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Whoever the next editor-in-chief of Scientific American turns out to be, they would be well-advised to make sure their criticisms of MAGA supporters aren't too spicy. Laura Helmuth resigned Thursday… Read the rest of the article: Scientific American editor-in-chief out after posting anti-MAGA rant
