Amy Goodman

Amy Goodman has long been a prominent figure in the field of journalism, with a career spanning several decades and numerous awards to her name. Since 1996, she has served as the main host of "Democracy Now!", a globally recognized progressive news program. Goodman's dedication to her craft and relentless pursuit of the truth have led her to win several notable awards, including the Thomas Merton Award in 2004, the Right Livelihood Award in 2008, and the Gandhi Peace Award in 2012. She also received the I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence by Harvard University's Nieman Foundation in 2014. In 2026, Goodman is the subject of the award-winning documentary "Steal This Story, Please!".

Goodman's impact extends beyond broadcasting. She has authored six books, including "The Silenced Majority: Stories of Uprisings, Occupations, Resistance, and Hope" and "Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America". Additionally, she was the news director for Pacifica Radio station WBAI in New York City for over a decade. Her investigative work has also won her acclaim, with a George Polk Award in 1998 for the documentary "Drilling and Killing: Chevron and Nigeria's Oil Dictatorship."

Her dedication to meaningful, independent journalism has earned her praise from peers such as Michael Delli Carpini, dean of the Annenberg School for Communication, and media critic Robert McChesney. With a career highlighted by significant contributions to progressive news, Goodman's legacy in the field of journalism is undeniable.