The enduring power of Fourth Estate
From exposing major scandals to challenging censorship and highlighting grassroots failures, media has repeatedly served as democracy’s watchdog. Its influence reflects the role of free press in holding governments accountable, informing citizens and ensuring that voices of people are heard
· 9/4/2026, 8:20:48 AM· 2 min read

From exposing major scandals to challenging censorship and highlighting grassroots failures, media has repeatedly served as democracy’s watchdog. Its influence reflects the role of free press in holding governments accountable, informing citizens and ensuring that voices of people are heard
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