Enemies Stopped at the Border

“He wanted to know if I’d ever worked for CNN or MSNBC or other outlets that are ‘spreading lies to the American people.’ He aggressively told me that journalists are liars and are attacking their democracy.” 

—James Dwyer, online editor-in-chief, Empire magazine, “Journalist stopped by U.S. border agent for ‘being part of the fake news media,’” The Independent, Aug. 23, 2019. 

• Editorial Comment: And what’s that notebook in your carry-on, bub?

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Barn Bath.

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