Amidst the Squealers: The Media in the Democratic Circus—Riya Lohia

Courtesy: Alfredo Garzon, Cartoon Movement. The mass media, considered the fourth pillar of democracy, exists today amidst total frenzy. It has been hollowed by noise, insignificant debates, emotional appeals, and distorted facts and has abandoned its responsibilities as watchdog, social critic, navigator of information, and, most importantly, shaper of discernible public opinion. The media’s reliance … Continue reading Amidst the Squealers: The Media in the Democratic Circus—Riya Lohia