Resignation of Harry Litman from LA Times

SOURCE www.mediaite.com
Former LA Times Senior Legal Columnist Harry Litman resigned from his position after the newspaper made editorial decisions favorable to President-elect Donald Trump, including spiking an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Litman criticized the paper for appeasing Trump and facilitating his assault on democratic rule.

Key Points

  • Litman criticized LA Times for appeasing Trump and facilitating his assault on democratic rule.
  • He praised the editorial staff in a Substack post before resigning from his position.

Pros

  • Harry Litman stood up for his principles and refused to work for a publication he believed was compromising its integrity.

Cons

  • Resignation of a senior editor may lead to loss of valuable expertise and perspective within the publication.