The Guardian (i.e. someone on its staff) chose to publish this opinion piece. I spent 8 years of my life at a daily news organization, I know for a fact that r

The Guardian (i.e. someone on its staff) chose to publish this opinion piece. I spent 8 years of my life at a daily news organization, I know for a fact that reporters, editors, executives, and sometimes even the advertisers have a voice in what is published…whether opinion or not.