Mediagazer: Class divisions in media rise to the surface as executives and stars take refuge in the Hamptons while reporters continue to deal with the pandemic and protests (Ben Smith/New York Times)

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Ben Smith / New York Times:

Class divisions in media rise to the surface as executives and stars take refuge in the Hamptons while reporters continue to deal with the pandemic and protests — Those who can afford it left the city, shining a spotlight on class divisions in the media. — EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. …

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Lachlan Cartwright / The Daily Beast:

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