In a Manhattan courtroom, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is once again squaring off against The New York Times in a defamation lawsuit that underscores the tension between free speech and media accountability. The retrial, which began Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for Southern New York, follows Palin’s successful appeal of a 2022 verdict that initially favored the Times. From a judicial viewpoint, this case highlights the dangers of a media establishment that wields its influence with little regard for truth or fairness, particularly when targeting conservative figures.
Slate reporting on retrial of Gov. Sarah Palin’s suit against NYTimes libsplains NYT oped at issue: “The (NYT) Editorial Board, in characteristic fashion, sensed an opportunity to condemn both ends of the political spectrum.”
“Both ends?” Heaping lies upon lies, @Slate must take……
