**Title**: Uri Berliner Joins The Free Press After Exposing NPR's Liberal Bias
**Sapo**: Uri Berliner, a former NPR editor who resigned after revealing alleged liberal bias in the organization, has found a new position with The Free Press.
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Uri Berliner, the former NPR editor who famously resigned in April after exposing alleged liberal bias within the organization, has found a new home at The Free Press.
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Berliner announced his decision to join The Free Press in a statement on Tuesday, saying, "I'm joining The Free Press because it provides America with groundbreaking, fearless, and independent-minded journalism. I'm inspired to join this team."
Berliner's resignation from NPR followed a five-day suspension for not getting approval for outside work with other outlets, including an essay for The Free Press that criticized NPR's coverage of several polarizing topics.
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In his resignation letter, Berliner wrote that NPR had drifted from "a bit to the left" in 2011 to its current form, where he said an "open-minded spirit no longer exists." He also alleged an "absence of viewpoint diversity" within the organization.
Berliner's claims sparked calls from the right to defund NPR, but NPR editor-in-chief Edith Chapin defended the organization's journalism, saying, "We're proud to stand behind the exceptional work that our desks and shows do to cover a wide range of challenging stories."
Despite the controversy over his allegations, Berliner's decision to join The Free Press, which was founded by former New York Times opinion editor Bari Weiss, who also called out liberal bias at her former employer, highlights the ongoing debate over media bias and the role of viewpoint diversity in journalism.
The Free Press, known for its independent and opinionated approach, has been critical of NPR's coverage, with Weiss herself accusing NPR of "reporting as fact what are actually highly partisan claims."
In his new role as senior editor at The Free Press, Berliner is expected to continue to focus on uncovering alleged liberal bias in mainstream media organizations and promote viewpoint diversity in journalism.
However, it remains to be seen how his allegations will be received by his new colleagues at The Free Press, who have also been accused of liberal bias by some.
Meanwhile, NPR continues to defend its journalism and has appointed a new CEO, Katherine Maher, who has expressed a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the organization. The appointment of Maher has been met with mixed reactions, with some commentators praising her focus on diversity and others expressing concerns about her progressive views.
As the media landscape continues to evolve and the debate over media bias intensifies, it is likely that Uri Berliner's allegations will continue to be a topic of discussion and controversy within the industry.
