New York Times ‘Fires’ Queer Journalist Lauren Wolfe
The New York Times reportedly fired award-winning queer journalist Lauren Wolfe, after she posted a Tweet saying she had “chills” watching US President Joe Biden’s plane land in Washington.The newspaper’s action was preceded by an online campaign of abuse, harassment and threats against Wolfe over her perceived pro-Biden tilt. The Times in a statement said they didn’t “end someone’s employment over a single tweet.” In a statement, Wolfe said it was “a shot at my reputation.”Wolfe has reported from the Middle East, Central Africa and Central America.