Pentagon Censors Stars and Stripes Branding News as Woke
The Defense Department has implemented new policies aimed at modernizing Stars and Stripes, which were announced following criticism that the independent military newspaper was focusing on “woke distractions.” These changes require the newspaper to adhere to interim Defense Department policies and cease publishing certain types of content, stating that its reporting must now be “consistent with good order and discipline.” This phrase has raised concerns for military journalists who could face legal jeopardy if their reporting is deemed inconsistent with this standard. The Pentagon asserts these updates are intended to refocus the publication on its original mission of serving service members by the warfighter and for the warfighter.
John Q. Hosedrinker