Pentagon 'Refocuses' Military Paper, Leaves US Public Uninformed
The New York Times reports the Pentagon will 'refocus' Stars and Stripes , a paper known for its independent reporting on military life. This isn't the first time the Pentagon has attempted to exert control; in 2020, the Trump administration tried to defund it entirely. (Remember when the military brass claimed '$1.2 million' from Stars and Stripes was a critical cut, yet they could 'lose' $2.3
trillion?) The implication is clear: critical reporting, even for service members, is undesirable. Perhaps the 'refocus' is to ensure content aligns with the Defense Department's message—a message that conveniently omits details like how much taxpayer money flows into endless wars, or the cost in human lives. While service members deserve independent journalism, the Pentagon seemingly prefers a
well-curated morale booster. Who needs inconvenient truths when you can have a propaganda leaflet?