Headline Roundup April 12, 2018
Kevin Williamson's Firing Sparks Debate on Media Bias
Summary from the AllSides News Team
Conservative columnist Kevin Williamson was fired from The Atlantic for stating that women who have abortions should be hanged, sparking a debate around media bias and if certain views are too offensive for public discussion.
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A Dissent Concerning Kevin Williamson
The Atlantic
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When the “bonds of affection” are strained, the spirit of generosity and the virtue of tolerance demand extraordinary measures to avert a break.
'Hang women who have abortions' is not a view that's fit for public debate
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The Atlantic hired – and then fired – a writer whose views are beyond the pale. We can have ideologically diverse publications without sacrificing integrity
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