I truly appreciate that National Public Radio reads the Declaration of Independence every year. It's a moving document, and the words in it that almost no one actually knows provide some of the context for the rest of the 4th Celebrations.

I wish more people would actually listen or read the whole thing, and not just "life liberty & pursuit of happiness"

No, it's not an abridgment. Any newspaper publisher would still be free to make political endorsements, just not with the same tax advantages that they could have if they took non-profit status.

Rights come with responsibilities. The right of absolute freedom of speech also comes with the responsibility to pay the full costs of their organization.