Letters to the Editor — September 13, 2025
Issue: The 24th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attack on the United States. On September 11, I remember the grace and kindness shown as first responders and everyday people rushed to help those in need amidst the horror of the attacks. Today, however, my heart sinks at the sight of politicians justifying atrocious violence, […]
Boston Globe supports ‘Spotlight’ editor Brendan McCarthy after allegations of mistreating reporters: report
Boston Globe Investigation Clears Editor of Allegations Brendan McCarthy, the prominent editor of the Boston Globe’s “Spotlight” team, was recently cleared of allegations stemming from staff complaints made this spring. These complaints prompted an internal investigation after claims that he verbally harassed colleagues during an editorial dispute. At least two journalists from the Globe submitted […]
Restaurants in DC could be boycotted if Trump comes to town, according to an editor.
Trump’s Restaurant Plans in D.C. Could Stir Controversy A local magazine has advised President Trump to steer clear of eating out in Washington, D.C., warning that it could lead to a significant political uproar. On Wednesday, Trump mentioned the possibility of dining at a D.C. restaurant, stating, “I love doing that. I love the food […]
New editor faces tough challenge to restore Anna Wintour’s declining magazine, sources say.
Vogue’s September Issue Debuts with New Leadership This year’s September issue of Vogue is making waves in a rather unexpected way. Anna Wintour announced her successor as editor of the US edition on Tuesday, but the reaction from those in the media and fashion world seemed mixed—while there’s a fresh face, her connection to what […]
Vandals Attack the Apartment Building of a New York Times Editor Over Israel Controversy
Vandalism Targeting New York Times Executive Editor The executive editor of the New York Times, Joseph Khan, became a target for anti-Israel activists on Friday when someone vandalized the building of his Manhattan apartment with red paint. Messages aimed at him were also scrawled on the sidewalk. The vandal used black spray paint to write […]
Vandals oppose Israel at luxury NYC building where New York Times executive editor Joe Kahn resides
Early Friday, someone splattered red paint at the entrance of a building in Ritzie Greenwich Village, where Joseph Kahn, the executive editor of the New York Times, resides. Police received a call just before 5 a.m. concerning the incident at 43rd and Fifth Avenue. Residents found red paint covering the stairs, walls, sidewalks, and lamps […]
Editor urges TV programs to represent the true reality of fascism in America
Trade Magazines Call for Reflection on Fascism in TV Editors from prominent trade publications are urging television producers to hold up a “mirror” to America’s disturbing shift toward what they describe as fascism during Donald Trump’s presidency. As the 2025 Emmy Awards approach in September, Michael Schneider, executive editor at Variety, referenced a recent remark […]
Editor from New Republic Advocates for Overhaul of U.S. Constitution
A Call for a New Constitution A leftist columnist recently suggested in the New York Times that the United States may need a new constitution. In an interview, Ojuzeta Nwanevu, an editor, outlined his vision for what this new constitutional framework might include. During the conversation, he was asked about proposed reforms. He highlighted a […]
Former Washington Post editor Glenn Kessler admits he made a mistake in the COVID lab leak fact check.
Glenn Kessler Reflects on Covid-19 Lab Leak Remarks Glenn Kessler, a former fact-checker at the Washington Post, acknowledged on Thursday that he was “double wrong” in 2020 when he labeled the Covid-19 lab leak theory as unlikely. In a conversation with Ira Stoll, founder of the website The Editors, Kessler discussed a piece from the […]
Ex-WaPo editor attributes Trump’s ‘enemy of the people’ remark to media distrust
Media Bias Debate: Kessler vs. Halperin Glen Kessler, a prominent fact-checker and former writer for the Washington Post, recently found himself in the spotlight, criticized by Mark Halperin regarding allegations of media bias. Kessler, who has been the face of the Washington Post’s “Pinocchio” fact-checking feature, announced in late July that he would be leaving […]