Stars and Stripes Under Siege: A Threat to Press Freedom in the Military The firing of Erik Slavin, editor in chief of the Stars and Stripes, has sent shockwaves through the journalism community.
The move is the latest salvo in a long simmering battle between the Pentagon and the independent newspaper that's been serving US military personnel for nearly two centuries.
This dispute goes beyond press freedom; it's about the role of media in a democratic society.