Pentagon push to reshape Stars & Stripes sparks independence concerns
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The Pentagon says it will modernize Stars & Stripes and refocus its content away from 'woke distractions' and gossip columns, with content authored by active-duty service members; critics warn the move threatens the paper's editorial independence and risks turning a historic independent military newspaper into a government mouthpiece, prompting calls to protect press freedom.
Topics:nation#editorial-independence#first-amendment#military-journalism#pentagon#politics#stars-and-stripes
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