Erik Slavin, veteran editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, was abruptly fired by the Pentagon after 21 years — alongside reporter Lara Korte and publisher Max Lederer — amid growing tensions over press freedom and censorship. Slavin claims his dismissal stems from comments he made about journalistic integrity, while Korte and Lederer link their ousters to a recent interview that challenged Pentagon control. As the military newspaper, historically editorially independent despite partial Pentagon funding, faces mounting pressure, critics including the National Press Club call the firings an assault on free speech — especially vital for service members who defend the Constitution. This follows a broader pattern of administration attempts to restrict media access, including a rejected policy requiring journalists to only report officially sanctioned information — a move major outlets refused to accept, citing national security concerns. With a daily audience of 1.4 million, Stars and Stripes remains a critical voice — both online and in print — for those without internet access.
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