First, let me define what I mean by public utility. I'm talking about essential infrastructure we treat as a shared resource, like water or electricity, with guaranteed access and fair rules for everyone. Social media has become exactly that. It's where we get news, organize communities, run small businesses, and have public debate. For most people, leaving it isn't a real choice. That makes it essential. Regulating it like a utility doesn't mean the government runs it. It means enforcing common carriage principles: no arbitrary banning, transparent content moderation, and equal access to the platform's reach. Right now, a handful of private companies have unchecked power over public speech. That's a problem. Utilities already accept oversight because they control critical infrastructure. Social media controls critical communication infrastructure. I know the argument that regulation will stifle innovation. But we regulated telephones and electricity and they still innovated. The same can work here.

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