Pentagon Reboots Stars and Stripes Toward Warfighter Focus, Sparking Independence Concerns
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The Defense Department signaled a reorientation of the independent Stars and Stripes to emphasize warfighter-focused reporting with more DoD-produced content and less ‘woke’ material, including plans for active-duty writers and reduced reliance on AP/Reuters. The move drew criticism from the paper’s publisher and ombudsman who warn it could undermine editorial independence, amid questions about the Defense Department’s authority and a recent report that job applicants were asked about supporting Trump policies, seen as a loyalty test.
- Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions' PBS
- Pentagon moves to turn independent military outlet into a ‘mouthpiece,’ advocates warn CNN
- Pentagon says it will ‘refocus’ Stars and Stripes content Stars and Stripes
- Stars and Stripes job applicants are asked if they back Trump policies The Washington Post
- Press advocates condemn Pentagon move to seize editorial control of Stars and Stripes The Guardian
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