A free press, often termed the “fourth estate,” is fundamental to preserving democracy. It serves as a watchdog, holding government officials and institutions accountable by uncovering corruption, exposing injustices, and ensuring transparency. A vibrant media landscape fosters informed citizenry by providing diverse perspectives and critical information necessary for public debate and decision-making. By amplifying marginalized voices and scrutinizing power, a free press upholds democratic principles, encourages civic engagement, and guards against the erosion of civil liberties. In essence, the freedom of the press is indispensable for a healthy, functioning democracy, ensuring that truth and justice prevail over censorship and propaganda.
- Cold Reality of Power: Murdoch Family’s Ideological Rift (July 27, 2024)
- From CUNY to the NYT: A.M. Rosenthal’s Championing of Justice (Aug. 13, 2011)
- Nigel Roberts, First Editor of The Stewardship Report (May 26, 2014)
- Power of the Pen: Why Every High School Needs a Newspaper (Aug. 16, 2024)
Follow Jim Luce on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X (Twitter).
© 2024 The Stewardship Report on Connecting Goodness – Towards Global Citizenship is published by The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation Supporting & Educating Young Global Leaders is affiliated with Orphans International Worldwide, Raising Global Citizens. If supporting youth is important to you, subscribe to J. Luce Foundation updates here.
ABOUT Addiction Advice Africa Africa – East Africa – South Africa – West Americas & Caribbean Analysis Animals & Animal Rights Anthropology Architecture Asia Asia – East Asia – South Asia – Southeast Authoritarianism Available Content Calendar Celebrity Children Childrens' Literature Cities & Urban Development Corporations Cuisine & Culinary Arts CULTURE Dance Disaster & Development Economics Education Europe Events EXPRESSION Extremism Eyewitness Faith, Religion & Theology Family & Relationships Fashion Film & TV Global Warming Goodness Gun Control Health & Hygiene Heros of Democracy History Human Rights Humor Immigration & Migration In Depth Interior Design International Relations Jim Luce Writes Law & Judicial System Leadership Media Mental Health Mideast Monthly Feature Museums Music Nature News Obituary Older Adults Open Orphans International Outer Space Pacific Islands Peace & Conflict Resolution Philanthropy Philosophy Photography Poetry & Fiction Politics Pop Culture Poverty Press Pulse Prison Reform Profiles Racisim & Black Lives Matter Review Royalty Science & Technology Service Organizations Sexuality & Gender Slide Shows & Photo Essays Social Media Sports & Olympics The Arts Theater & Comedy Travel U.N. U.S. Video Viewpoint War, Conflict & Terrorism Women WORLD World War III Youth
