Fifth Estate

The Fifth Estate is a phrase used to describe certain people or organizations who have influence over public opinion, but are not part of the traditional government or political system. They’re like a fifth branch of government watching what the official branches are doing, and shining a light on things that the public should know about. Examples of fifth estate groups include journalists, bloggers, and social media users. All of these people can use their media platforms to spread important information and help shape public opinion.