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Stars and Stripes Sues Pentagon Over Firings | Durham News
Three former Stars and Stripes staffers are suing the Pentagon after being fired for speaking out against government interference in their reporting — a move they say was retaliation for exposing harsh conditions aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln. The publisher, editor-in-chief, and a reporter were let go shortly after voicing concerns about censorship, with the editor’s dismissal citing “insubordination.” The publisher’s ousting followed a surprise promotion of a new deputy publisher — an active-duty service member — above him without his knowledge. Backed by legal teams including Yale Law…
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