staged – adj. produced for public effect

journalist – n. a news reporter or media worker

excess – adj. an amount that is more than the usual or necessary amount

dissent – n. to publicly disagree with an official opinion, decision, or set of beliefs

editorial – n. a commentary in a newspaper or magazine that gives the opinions of its editors or publishers

authoritarianism – n. expecting or requiring people to obey rules or laws; not permitting personal freedom