Okay, you'll always wind up with one or two favorite sites (theSkimm is one of our never-miss-it morning reads), but it's vital to read a variety of news sources. Listen to everyone. Don't just get the facts - be attuned to the nuance behind the news. Most journalists have opinions...keep that in mind as you start to form your own. You can read more about this in our HuffPost piece below! Part of joining the uber-informed crowd is being free to change your mind. The more you learn, the more you might be able to see the opposing view. That's not flip-flopping. That's called developing your #ownviews. You may find, after getting familiar with the issues, that your views differ from those of your family or teachers. That's ok too. Respectful differences of opinion founded this nation - just remember, the respectful part is key.