08/16/2018

Ohio newspapers run editorials against Trump's attacks on media

On August 16 over 350 newspapers across the United States ran editorials to protest President Donald Trump's continual attacks on the media.

Here are some of the Ohio newspapers which published editorials.

• Akron Beacon Journal: Not the enemy of the people
• Ashland Times-Gazette: Mr. President, we are not 'the enemy of the people'
• Athens News: In attacking journalists, Trump damages all Americans
• Canton Repository: 'Fake news' label doesn’t fit local newspapers
• The Chagrin Valley Times: Local news is real
• The Chronicle: The media are not the enemy
• Columbus Dispatch: What’s the value of a free press? Judge for yourself
• The Courier: Real news
• The Marietta Times: Attacks of ‘fake news’ must end
• Sandusky Register: Stop that talk right now
• The Star Beacon: President must end war on press
• Toledo Blade: No more enemies
• The Vindicator: President’s attack on press is an attack on democracy

In addition, other Ohio newspapers explained why they didn't run editorials today or published separate columns regarding President Trump's attacks on the media. These include:

• The Plain Dealer editorial board on if news outlets should respond to Trump's attacks on the press
• George Rodrigue of The Plain Dealer on checking President Trump's claims of 'fake news'
• Georgie Anne Geyer in The Star Beacon on why the press is not the enemy