LA Times Kills Controversial Guest Editor Program After Rumsfeldgate/Grazergate

“In response to inquiries about the status of the overall Los Angeles Times Guest Editor program, we are issuing the following from The Times Publisher, David D. Hiller: ‘Although the Guest Editor program for the Current section was an innovative concept to bring more voices and diversity to Times’ readers, we have concluded we will not be moving forward with the program. Look for a new Sunday section that combines Opinion (formerly Current) with Book Review to debut on April 15th.'” This follows my story from yesterday: EXCLUSIVE: LA Times Publisher’s Friend And Tribune Co Ex-Director Don Rumsfeld Was Asked To Guest-Edit After Grazer