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The Atlantic Expands Politics Team Ahead of Trump’s Return to the White House
The Atlantic is enhancing its political coverage with a major hiring spree, adding about a dozen reporters and editors. Key recruits include Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer from The Washington Post, who are joining a team with established political journalists like McKay Coppins and Elaina Plott Calabro. The expansion, led by Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg and supported by owner Laurene Powell Jobs, follows The Atlantic’s milestone of one million subscribers. Meanwhile, The Washington Post is also reorganizing its newsroom amid internal turbulence and new hires, including intelligence reporter Warren Strobel. (Read More) (New York Times Rating)
German Newspaper Editor Resigns Over Elon Musk’s Far-Right AfD Op-Ed
Eva Marie Kogel, commentary editor at German paper Welt, resigned after the publication of an op-ed by Elon Musk defending Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right party. Musk’s op-ed, which criticized traditional parties and dismissed concerns about AfD extremism, sparked backlash. Welt also published a counterpoint by its incoming editor Jan Philipp Burgard, who condemned Musk’s stance and called AfD anti-Semitic and xenophobic. AfD’s controversial history includes leaders defending Nazi rhetoric and policies. Musk’s comments have drawn further scrutiny of his political influence. (Read More) (Mediaite Rating)
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