Thousands in Delhi protesting for educational reforms? That’s headline news—if you believe the corporate media. Outlets like CNN and The Washington Post would want you to think this is just another passing trend, a fun spectacle to gloss over in favor of their sensationalized, clickbait narratives. They’ve turned heartfelt activism into mere background noise in their grand saga of daily drama. Meanwhile, these protesters display an alarming urgency to fix a broken system, but good luck finding an outlet that gives their concerns the substantial coverage they deserve.

Fox News might focus on the chaos—cue the images of rioting and unrest—a classic fearmongering tactic. Meanwhile, they’ll ignore the underlying issues these protesters face, choosing instead to paint a one-dimensional picture of “rowdy mobs” instead of advocates for genuine change. Both sides of the media coin are too focused on who’s protesting rather than why, completely squandering an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about educational inequities.

The unfiltered reality is that there’s a real hunger for reform hidden behind the sensationalist headlines. People are fed up—and they are voicing their dissent. But don’t expect that kind of raw narrative to surface anytime soon. Corporate media is way too busy pushing divisive propaganda to bother with substantive issues. In the end, it’s about serving multi-billion dollar agendas, not empowering the populace. Keep an eye on the protests and remember, there’s always more than what’s on the surface.