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How much abuse can a local newspaper reporter take?

Washington Post - Erik Wemple · Erik Wemple · last updated
Republican county commissioners in Lancaster, Pa., claim that reporter Tom Lisi lies, fabricates and otherwise twists his reporting to promote a liberal agenda. How should he respond?

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