There's Got to Be a Morning After

“I believe that fake news is the cancer of our times and social media the vehicles for metastasis. Institutions like The [LA] Times and The [San Diego] Union-Tribune are more vital than ever. They must be bastions of editorial integrity and independence if they are to protect our democracy and provide an antidote to disinformation.” 

—Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, upon taking over as the 18th owner of the Los Angeles Times, “New L.A. Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong writes a note to readers,” LATimes, June 17, 2018.

• Editorial Comment: Give it to me straight, Doc. What are our chances?

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