When the LA Times' owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, killed its endorsement of Kamala Harris, he also quashed a multi-part series, tentatively called "The Case Against Trump," @TheWrap says. So far, three staffers โ editorial writer Karin Klein, Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Green and editorials editor Mariel Garza have quit over the lack of endorsement, with Klein calling Soon-Shiong a "chickensh**." To date, the LA Times Guild is the only institution from the paper that has commented publicly. Here's more โ free registration may be required to read the full article.
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LA Times Planned 'Case Against Trump' Series Alongside Kamala Harris Endorsement Before Owner Quashed It | Exclusive - TheWrap
Patrick Soon-Shiong's interference with the paper's editorial freedom has sparked a crisis that includes canceled subscriptions and several high profile resignationsRoss A. Lincoln (TheWrap)
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in reply to Flipboard News Desk • • •Oh look... he's a billionaire and he's helping a fascist get elected. ๐คฎ
For anyone wondering who he is:
"Soon-Shiong's net worth is $6.2 billion as of 2024. He has been called the richest man in Los Angeles."