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I Was a Heretic at The New York Times (www.theatlantic.com)

Adam Rubenstein, reflecting on his tenure at The New York Times, discusses the challenges and controversies he faced due to his conservative background, particularly regarding the publication of Tom Cotton’s controversial op-ed. He emphasizes the importance of diverse viewpoints in journalism and critiques the influence of activism within the newsroom.
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- Personal account of political bias and controversy at The New York TimesAdam Rubenstein shares his experience working at The New York Times, highlighting the difficulties faced due to his political beliefs and the controversies that surrounded the publication of Tom Cotton's op-ed.
- Challenges in publishing conservative viewsRubenstein discusses the obstacles to publishing conservative viewpoints, the backlash from The New York Times staff, and the impact of this resistance on journalistic integrity.
- Journalistic integrity versus activism debateThe article sheds light on the internal conflicts and debates over journalistic versus activist goals within the newsroom, emphasizing the need for a diversity of opinions.
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