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Fourth Estate



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The news media and free press are supposed to function as the Fourth Estate and the guardians of democracy.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

His film envisions the Fourth Estate as a check on extremism and authoritarianism.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2024

The Fourth Estate once spoke truth to power.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2023

The California Journalism Awards, announced on May 25, highlighted the best reporting across the state, the brightest stars of the Fourth Estate.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023

During the entire course of these proceedings we have been endeavoring to find a representative of the great Fourth Estate who would present its claims in relation to arbitration on this occasion.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Ingersoll, Robert Green




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