'More was at stake here than the name of a body of water'

'The AP's win against Trump shows principles still have power in the US'

Margaret Sullivan at The Guardian

A "victory in court for a news wire service might seem trivial," but The Associated Press' "win against the Trump administration this week is meaningful for two reasons," says Margaret Sullivan. It "underscores the judiciary's commitment to the First Amendment, and it suggests that standing up for one's principles may not be just a gesture made in vain." Trump is "willing to punish those who don't fall in line...