What is the best way for the fourth estate to inform citizens in our American democracy?

Larry Ferlazzo asks this question on 08/21/19 as his "Question of the week." I think it applies to everyone, not just students. All citizens in a democracy should consider this question. I am going to tag posts related to this question as "Media literacy."

Perhaps we can reframe the question as "What are the best ways, the media, the fourth estate, can inform the citizens of our American democracy and the people around the world?"