Laura Helmuth's resignation as editor in chief of Scientific American follows controversial social media posts labeling Trump supporters, prompting accusations of political bias and calls for her resignation.
In her posts, Ms. Helmuth expressed regret towards younger voters, claiming Generation X harbors fascist sentiments and aimed criticism at high-school classmates celebrating early election results.
Amidst backlash, Helmuth stated her comments were a response to shock and confusion over the election, asserting they were not representative of Scientific American's stance.
Scientific American's president thanked Helmuth for her contributions, while Helmuth's resignation reflects the tension between her personal views and the magazine's journalistic integrity.
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