This editorial was just published by the Barre Montpelier Times Argus, a local 5-days-a-week print and online newspaper based in Barre, Vermont. Consider it a message for our times.
Editorial: Freedom of the Press
Since the inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, this newspaper and members of its staff have been subjected to false accusations of misrepresenting facts, misinforming the public, censoring community voices, and foisting personal and political agendas on our readership. Some of our accusers have used vulgar and profane language. Some of the charges have come in the form of hostile telephone calls, emails and personal attacks on social media.
On Aug. 16, 2018, as an act of solidarity, U.S. newspapers and news organizations published, posted or broadcast editorials opposing press-bashing. The idea was sparked by the Boston Globe’s editorial page editor and embraced across the nation. Today, after a fresh round of accusations, we republish our words from 2018 as a reminder of our role and as a defense of our integrity.
We are the enemy. It’s true. We say that with no hesitation. If you abuse power, we are the enemy.
Read the full editorial here.
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