There is no valid reason for journalists to have direct access to the internet, television, radio and the printing press before their stories can be thoroughly checked by a gov’t authority first.
Get a "Journalism Permit" and have a background check on each story before it's printed, after filling out state and federal forms.
Depending on which state you reside in, your article may require a 2 week "cooling down" period, may require a supplemental permit to take it home, or limit you to one printed article per month (no "high capacity" assault journalism).