Mediagazer: Providence Journal to halt editorials because of hyper-partisanship and because readers think reporters will try to reflect the paper's views in their coverage (Alan Rosenberg/Providence Journal)

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Alan Rosenberg / Providence Journal:

Providence Journal to halt editorials because of hyper-partisanship and because readers think reporters will try to reflect the paper's views in their coverage — Alan Rosenberg Journal Executive Editor alanrosenbergpj — Our opinion pages will instead feature more viewpoints from readers …

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