If the New York Times tells the truth, why does it care so much about preserving First Amendment protection from defamation suits in the first place?

04/12/2018

James Taranto on Twitter

If the New York Times tells the truth, why does it care so much about preserving First Amendment protection from defamation suits in the first place? https://t.co/ZkuzTZpBO8

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