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Multi-tasking pushed beyond its limits by dismissal of Sun-Times photographers

Former members of The Chicago Sun Times photo staff John White, left, and Scott Stewart speak Thursday, June 6, 2013, in Chicago, during a protest in opposition the the Sun Times Media Group laying off 28 full time photographers. About 100 people picketed outside the newspaper's headquarters, chanting and carrying signs that read Save the photogs and The Sun-Times is out of focus. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Scorn. Ridicule. Indignation. You name it, and the Chicago Sun-Times’ decision last month to layoff its entire photo department has been met with it, by both the public and the newspaper industry.

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What does history say about Espionage Act, snooping on journalists?

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Flynt's criticism of Charleston newspapers puts First Amendment ignorance on display

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