It takes time to research and write a factual story, whereas anyone can sit down and write a bullshit article without almost any work whatsoever, with a shocking title that will get eyeballs/clicks and pay for itself with ad banners. It's disconcerting but not sure how anything can be done about that.
Still not going to pay for any online news service. The Internet has been a free resource where everyone voluntarily chimed in, despite how angry freelance "writers" get.
What if someone wants to write full time?
I tend to think the opposite.
Truth is free: just head on over to the philosophy section or talk to some friends,
The lies: they are on a pay what you can afford model.
This article was free... Just saying.
Where can I find paywalled truth… Maybe from some botique firms or newsletters but good luck identifying them