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Fourth Estate



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An array of factors led to this low estimation of the Fourth Estate, but the death of local journalism is close to the top of the list.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 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

There was one direction in which the Fourth Estate did serious mischief in the early days of the war.

From Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 by Callwell, C. E. (Charles Edward), Sir




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