When Everyone Is Yelling, Listen to What They’re Not Saying
Subtitle:
In the age of information, the greatest struggle may not be over facts—but over who gets to shape the story.
“The wise person listens carefully, weighs the evidence, and keeps learning.”
By Sister Leah M
July 20, 2026 • 5-minute read
Today’s Topic
Questions about election security, foreign influence, and public trust continue to make headlines. Government officials have made claims about protecting elections and potential foreign threats, while critics have challenged those claims and called for more evidence. As citizens, we are left trying to sort through competing narratives.
As I See It…
Every day the headlines seem louder than the day before.
One side says democracy is under attack.
Another side says government power is expanding too far.
Some say the media is protecting one narrative. Others say misinformation is the real danger.
As I see it, we should be careful not to let the volume of the debate replace the search for truth.
History teaches us that information has always been a source of power. Long before television and the internet, rulers controlled messages through scribes, town criers, newspapers, and radio. Today’s battlefield includes social media, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and twenty-four-hour news cycles.
The result is that many Americans are no longer asking, “Is this true?”
Instead, they’re asking, “Who said it?”
That should concern every one of us.
Connecting the Dots
One lesson repeated throughout history is that people who control information often influence the direction of society.
The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad repeatedly urged his followers to seek knowledge, study history, and understand the forces shaping the world rather than simply accepting what they were told. Whether someone agrees with all of his conclusions or not, his consistent message was that an informed people are harder to mislead.
The Bible also contains repeated warnings about deception and the importance of discernment. Throughout history, many civilizations have struggled with questions of truth, propaganda, and competing loyalties.
Today, artificial intelligence, targeted advertising, and personalized news feeds have made information more powerful than ever before. Some analysts believe these technologies could reshape politics for generations. Others argue they are simply new tools in an old struggle.
Those possibilities deserve thoughtful discussion—but they should not be confused with established facts.
Healthy skepticism means asking for evidence, remaining open to new information, and resisting the temptation to believe something simply because it confirms what we already think.
Remember When?
There was a time when most Americans watched the same evening news and generally agreed on the basic facts, even if they disagreed about the conclusions.
Today, two neighbors can watch entirely different news sources and come away believing they live in two different countries.
That change alone should make us stop and think.
What I’ll Be Watching
- Whether additional evidence is released regarding election security claims.
- How artificial intelligence continues to influence political messaging.
- Whether transparency increases or public trust continues to decline.
- How Americans respond to competing narratives over the coming months.
Think About It
- Who benefits when citizens stop trusting one another?
- Is information becoming the world’s most valuable resource?
- How do we separate verified facts from persuasive storytelling?
- Are we taking enough time to investigate before forming strong opinions?
- What habits can help us become wiser consumers of information?
Our nation has faced difficult moments before.
The challenge has never been simply deciding who is right.
The challenge has been having the patience, humility, and courage to keep searching for truth—even when it is uncomfortable.
And that’s how I see it.
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