Los Angeles Times Journalist Resigns Amid Controversy Over Kamala Harris Endorsement
A journalist at the Los Angeles Times, Mariel Garza, has resigned from her position after the paper's owner blocked an endorsement of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Garza wrote in her resignation letter that she struggled with the implications of the department's silence on the matter and felt it was "hypocritical," "sexist," and "racist" not to endorse Harris.
The paper's owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, responded by explaining that the editorial board was given the opportunity to draft a factual analysis of the candidates' policies, but chose to remain silent instead. This decision has sparked controversy and raised questions about the role of journalism in promoting transparency and accountability.
Source: https://www.wionews.com/world/los-angeles-times-journalist-resigns-after-owner-blocks-endorsement-of-perfectly-decent-kamala-harris-770326
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"content": "Los Angeles Times Journalist Resigns Amid Controversy Over Kamala Harris Endorsement\n\nA journalist at the Los Angeles Times, Mariel Garza, has resigned from her position after the paper's owner blocked an endorsement of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Garza wrote in her resignation letter that she struggled with the implications of the department's silence on the matter and felt it was \"hypocritical,\" \"sexist,\" and \"racist\" not to endorse Harris.\n\nThe paper's owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, responded by explaining that the editorial board was given the opportunity to draft a factual analysis of the candidates' policies, but chose to remain silent instead. This decision has sparked controversy and raised questions about the role of journalism in promoting transparency and accountability.\n\nSource: https://www.wionews.com/world/los-angeles-times-journalist-resigns-after-owner-blocks-endorsement-of-perfectly-decent-kamala-harris-770326",
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