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James Bennet Resigns As Editorial Page Editor of The New York Times; Katie Kingsbury Named Acting Editorial Page Editor — The New York Times announced today that James Bennet, Editorial Page Editor since May, 2016, is resigning effective immediately. The Times also announced …
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Marc Tracy / New York Times:
James Bennet Resigns as New York Times Opinion Editor — “Last week we saw a significant breakdown in our editing processes, not the first we've experienced in recent years,” said A. G. Sulzberger, the publisher. — James Bennet, the editorial page editor of The New York Times …
Ben Smith / New York Times:
Inside the Revolts Erupting in America's Big Newsrooms — Staff members' demands helped end the tenure of James Bennet as Opinion editor of The New York Times. And they are generating tension at The Washington Post. Part of the story starts in Ferguson, Mo.
Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:
What's a journalist supposed to be now — an activist? A stenographer? You're asking the wrong question. — With the country in turmoil over racial injustice, a public health crisis and devastating job losses, it should be no surprise that journalists are caught up in the tumult.
Ronn Blitzer / Fox News:
Sen. Tom Cotton blasts New York Times for caving to ‘woke child mob’ of staffers over op-ed
Sen. Tom Cotton blasts New York Times for caving to ‘woke child mob’ of staffers over op-ed
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Jay Willis / The Appeal:
Minneapolis City Council Members Announce Intent To Disband The Police Department, Invest In Proven Community-Led Public Safety — The move follows the police killing of George Floyd and more than a week of uprisings, where hundreds of thousands of people around the world have protested …
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Michael Levenson / New York Times:
For Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis, a Stinging Rebuke
For Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis, a Stinging Rebuke
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Detroit Free Press:
Joe Biden has doubled his lead over Donald Trump in Michigan, poll says — LANSING — Former Vice President Joe Biden has increased his lead over President Donald Trump to 12 percentage points in Michigan, where voters are unhappy with Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll.
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Michael C. Bender / Wall Street Journal:
Americans Are More Troubled by Police Actions in Killing of George Floyd Than by Violence at Protests, Poll Finds — Eighty percent feel country is spiraling out of control, according to Wall Street Journal/NBC poll — WASHINGTON—Americans by a 2-to-1 margin are more troubled by the actions …
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Mark Murray / NBC News:
Poll: 80 percent of voters say things are out of control in the U.S. — WASHINGTON — Eight out of 10 voters believe that things are out of control in the United States, with majorities still concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, pessimistic about the economy returning to normal …
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CBS News:
Transcript: Attorney General Bill Barr on “Face the Nation,” June 7, 2020 — The following is a transcript of an interview with Attorney General Bill Barr that aired Sunday, June 7, 2020, on “Face the Nation.” — MARGARET BRENNAN: A senior administration official told our CBS' David Martin …
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Melissa Quinn / CBS News:
Condoleezza Rice urges Trump to “put tweeting aside for a little bit” — Washington — Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged President Trump to take a break from Twitter and focus instead on fostering dialogue with the American people amid the swelling movement in support of racial justice and ending police brutality.
Jonathan Swan / Axios:
Inside the room: Trump's top aides plot new theme — President Trump's top political advisers, in a private meeting last week, said their boss needs to add more hopeful, optimistic and unifying messages to balance his harsh law-and-order rhetoric. — Why it matters: They're deeply concerned about …
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Sky News:
George Floyd death: Police investigation as home secretary condemns ‘disgraceful’ toppling of slave trader statue — Thousands of protesters are again gathering in cities across the UK to support the Black Lives Matter movement. — Key points: — Labour MPs tweet support of slaver statue being toppled
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Jack Arnholz / ABC News:
Mayor Muriel Bowser says Trump's response to protests brought out more demonstrators
Mayor Muriel Bowser says Trump's response to protests brought out more demonstrators
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Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
Bonfire of Trump's Vanity
Bonfire of Trump's Vanity
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CNN:
Park Police spokesperson said it was a mistake to deny tear gas was used to clear Lafayette Square. The acting chief then again denied using tear gas. — (CNN)A spokesperson for the US Park Police said Friday afternoon that the department had made a mistake by denying use of tear gas …
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Josh Kraushaar / National Journal:
Republican loyalty to Trump won't survive a November loss — History shows politicians put their self-interest above all else. If the president is defeated, Republicans will be forced to reinvent themselves while leaving Trump behind. — The latest wave of polls continues to paint …
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Bruce Y. Lee / Forbes:
CDC: 19% Of Americans Have Put Bleach On Food To Kill Coronavirus, How Instead To Keep Food Clean — There are some simple things that you can do to stay safe. Such as look both ways before you cross the street. Don't use a toaster while taking a bath. Oh, and don't eat or drink bleach.
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Lauren Burns / The Sun:
HAND ANDY OVER Prince Andrew ‘faces court quiz over paedo pal Epstein within weeks’ after US demands UK hand him over — THE US has officially demanded Britain hand over Prince Andrew to be quizzed over his links to billionaire paedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein.
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Jacob Knutson / Axios:
Colin Powell says he will vote for Biden over Trump — Former Secretary of State and retired four-star Gen. Colin Powell said on CNN's “State of the Union” Sunday that he will be voting for Joe Biden in November, rebuking President Trump as a liar and claiming he has “drifted away” from the Constitution.
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Devan Cole / CNN:
Colin Powell: Trump has ‘drifted away’ from the Constitution
Colin Powell: Trump has ‘drifted away’ from the Constitution
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AWR Hawkins / Breitbart:
Police Chief Forced out After Praising Citizens Armed Against Looters — The police chief of Lowell, Michigan, was forced to resign Thursday after using a Facebook post to praise four citizens who armed themselves to oppose looters. — WOOD reports Chief Steven Bukala posted a photo …
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Emily Bloch / Florida Times Union:
Jacksonville-area Naval Academy alumni board member resigns after accidentally broadcasting racial slurs — Scott Bethmann, a now-former Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees member, resigned from his position Saturday after an accidental Facebook Live video broadcast …
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Dave Jamieson / HuffPost:
The Labor Movement Faces A Reckoning Over Police Unions — Law enforcement unions make up a small slice of the AFL-CIO, but progressive members are increasingly uncomfortable associating with them. — Carmen Berkley spent four years directing the AFL-CIO's civil rights department …
Sabrina Moreno / Richmond Times-Dispatch:
Protesters pull down Confederate statue in Richmond's Monroe Park — 1 of 32 — Update 10:45 p.m.: Protesters toppled a Confederate statue from its pedestal in Monroe Park on Saturday night. — After a day and evening of peaceful protests and marches in Richmond and its suburbs …
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