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Stars and Stripes Under Fire | Washington DC News
The Pentagon just axed key figures at Stars and Stripes — including editor-in-chief Eric Slavin — sparking alarm over censorship and the future of military journalism. Slavin, shocked by the move, fears the firings signal a push to reshape the paper into a propaganda tool focused only on weapons and fitness, sidelining vital news coverage. He argues that editorial independence — legally mandated — is under threat, jeopardizing the ability to report truthfully from overseas hotspots like Italy or Tehran. With troops relying on this outlet for accurate, comprehensive updates, the fallout could…
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