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Two of the US’s biggest newspapers have refused to endorse a presidential candidate. This is how democracy dies

In February 2017, as Donald Trump took office, The Washington Post adopted the first slogan in its 140-year history: Democracy Dies in Darkness.

The Conversation

Washington Post stirs up fury in liberal America over neutral election stance

Failure to endorse any US presidential candidate for first time in decades ‘undermines’ paper’s independence, say critics

The Guardian - UK

‘Anticipatory obedience’: newspapers’ refusal to endorse shines light on billionaire owners’ motives

The Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post both declined to endorse a candidate – a sign of political media capture

The Guardian - US

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Washington Post becomes the second major US newspaper to decline to endorse a presidential candidate

The Washington Post says it won't endorse a candidate for president in this year’s tightly contested race and would avoid doing so in the future

The Independent UK

Patrick Soon-Shiong: the billionaire LA Times owner who blocked Harris endorsement

Biotech tycoon’s decision to refuse to allow presidential endorsement led to resignations and subscribers’ revolt

The Guardian - UK

Los Angeles Times sees resignations and loss of subscriptions after owner blocks Harris endorsement

Biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, who bought the newspaper in 2018, wouldn’t let board endorse Harris

The Guardian - US

LA Times owner blocks Harris endorsement

Mariel Garza said the owner's decision to cut Harris endorsement "undermines the integrity of the editorial board"

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Show Us Your Votes, Cowards!

News organizations lack the courage and "moral clarity" to be transparent about their political leanings.

Reason

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Reason

LA Times editor resigns after newspaper owner blocked plans to endorse Kamala Harris

Mariel Garza said she resigned after allegedly being told to remain silent on endorsement in upcoming US presidential election

Evening Standard

US presidential election briefing: Early voting records smashed as Trump urges Republicans to head to polls early

With less than two weeks until polls open in the presidential election, Trump celebrated early voting in Georgia as Harris doubled down on fascist claim

The Guardian - AU

LA Times editor resigns after owner blocks presidential endorsement

Mariel Garza says she is ‘standing up’ after billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong quashes support for Kamala Harris

The Guardian - US

LA Times editorials editor quits after billionaire owner reportedly blocked paper from endorsing Harris

Billionaire doctor and biotech entrepreneur bought struggling paper in 2018 for $500m

The Independent UK

Latino Leaders Criticize Los Angeles Times Over Recent Layoffs

In a letter first reported by Axios, a series of public figures told the outlet's owner that the paper needs Latino journalists to properly cover the city

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Broadcasting & Cable

Apple and Devo Hit the Bullseye, Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jay Penske Bite Journalism, FX and Hulu Put the Gold in Golden Age

In this week’s ‘Next Text,’ we also look back at another great week for Netflix

Top News

Los Angeles Times to Cut 115 Newsroom Jobs Amidst Financial Struggles

The Los Angeles Times announces layoffs of at least 115 employees, more than 20% of the newsroom, in an effort to build a sustainable future.

Newslaundry

LA Times fires 115 journalists in ‘HR Zoom webinar’

The Los Angeles Times has announced that it was laying off 115 journalists, or more than 20 percent of its newsroom.

The Guardian - US

LA Times fires 115 journalists in ‘HR Zoom webinar’ following union protests

Young journalists of color ‘disproportionately affected’, with many Black, Asian American and Latino staffers laid off, Times guild says

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International Business Times

LA Times Slashes A Fifth Of Its Newsroom Jobs

The Los Angeles Times announced Tuesday it is laying off more than a fifth of its journalists, as yet another once-storied US paper fell victim to the disruptions of the internet age.

Investors Business Daily

Billionaire L.A. Times Owner Sits On $10 Billion Nightmare Stock

L.A. Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong and fellow fund investors in his ImmunityBio are facing a much costlier issue.

Tribune News Service

Appreciation: Burt Bacharach, dead at 94, was a music legend who spoke out: 'I account for what I will say'

As one of the greatest and most innovative songwriters in pop-music history, Burt Bacharach inspired several generations of fans and fellow musicians alike. Beyond the great art he created, two of my fondest memories of Bacharach — who died Wednesday of natural causes at the age of 94 — reflect…

Los Angeles Times

West Hollywood cut a few LA County sheriff’s deputies and fuels national debate

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — If you were to listen to Fox News, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and felon O.J. Simpson, you would think West Hollywood is under assault.

Los Angeles Times

Councilman calls on Times owner to reopen empty hospital to care for homeless people

Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell called on Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong on Tuesday to work with the city to reopen St. Vincent Medical Center to provide acute care for homeless people, complaining that the billionaire had failed to respond to their efforts.

Benzinga

7 Corporate Titans Who Took Over Media Companies: Adelson, Bezos And More

As opposed to expectations for a drawn-out soap opera, it took just three weeks for Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk to force the Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) board into yielding.

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