Resistance Brief 1.2.26

A viral panic about a Post Office rule change turned out not to be much of a story at all.

But the reaction to it says a lot about where we are right now. Journalism is failing. Social media is filling the gap. And fear spreads faster than facts.

If we’re going to be the new Fourth Estate, we have to do better than outrage. We have to choose curiosity, verification, and accountability.

Because the sky doesn’t have to be falling for democracy to be in danger.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit resistorvic.substack.com/subscribe