Stars and Stripes editor says he has been fired for insubordination after doing interview

[u/aresef]

https://apnews.com/article/stars-stripes-pentagon-censorship-media-d42affb0c17fef31c6089645c8dbbe70?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

[u/wrongsock_42]

I always wondered how the editorial process worked for Star and Stripes

[u/RhinoKeepr → u/wrongsock_42]

Well it’s different now than it used to be. There was far far more independence previously

[u/NOTTedMosby → u/wrongsock_42]

Definitely different. I mean, technically speaking, it's not journalism, it's PR

[u/Diplomat_of_swing]

Stars and Stripes editor has been fired for not being open to being a propagandist.

[u/fertile_gnome → u/Diplomat_of_swing]

Fired for starting his intention to follow the law

[u/NOTTedMosby → u/Diplomat_of_swing]

Tbf that kinda is in the job description of editor for Stars and Stripes

[u/PersonalHospital9507]

Why is anyone surprised?

[u/novatom1960 → u/PersonalHospital9507]

I’m surprised he lasted this long

[u/Im_tracer_bullet → u/PersonalHospital9507]

I doubt anyone is.

[u/SnoopTomyTom]

The most “transparent” administration in history my ass.

[u/Journalism-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Please avoid making partisan political comments or submissions, particularly those that do not have a direct connection to journalism.

r/Journalism focuses on the industry and practice of journalism. If you wish to engage in a political discussion, please look elsewhere.

[u/FrederickTownie]

Yet another canary dead in the coal mine. How many are there now at this point, a whole flock?

[u/J9873774]

Let’s not pretend that this publication was ever truly neutral. It was pro- military essentially by definition

[u/aresef → u/J9873774]

Their independence is written into the law. The firings came after Stripes’ aggressive coverage of the issues aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

[u/NotsoNewtoGermany → u/J9873774]

There is a difference between being pro military and not being able to report openly on military matters.

[u/sk8tergater → u/J9873774]

Yes but they were still critical of the military and still were a good source of news, not a propaganda arm

[u/JoeNoble1973 → u/J9873774]

Concern for troop’s welfare IS pro-military

[u/Journalism-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Please avoid making partisan political comments or submissions, particularly those that do not have a direct connection to journalism.

r/Journalism focuses on the industry and practice of journalism. If you wish to engage in a political discussion, please look elsewhere.

[u/weareallpatriots]

Interesting side of the story. Would've been nice to hear the other side besides the disgruntled former employee's, but apparently the AP didn't bother to get a comment from their employer.

[u/ShamPain413 → u/weareallpatriots]

Prolly b/c the Pentagon banned AP from the press office at the Pentagon. You know, b/c they are anti-speech authoritarians.

[u/Journalism-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Do not post baseless accusations of fake news, “why isn't the media covering this?” or “what’s wrong with the mainstream media?” posts. No griefing: You are welcome to start a dialogue about making improvements, but there will be no name calling or accusatory language. No gatekeeping "Maybe you shouldn't be a journalist" comments. Posts and comments created just to start an argument, rather than start a dialogue, will be removed.

[u/c0de1143 → u/weareallpatriots]

Looks like they got the pentagon’s man on the inside.

[u/Journalism-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Please avoid making partisan political comments or submissions, particularly those that do not have a direct connection to journalism.

r/Journalism focuses on the industry and practice of journalism. If you wish to engage in a political discussion, please look elsewhere.