The Amber Ruffin WHCD Cancellation Is Journalism's Latest Embarrassment

How canceling Amber Ruffin proves that the press will sacrifice free speech to avoid upsetting the powerful

Back in February, the White House Correspondents' Association announced that comedian Amber Ruffin would headline their annual dinner on April 26. WHCA president Eugene Daniels was enthusiastic about the choice, saying Ruffin "has the ability to walk the line between blistering commentary and humor all while provoking her audience to think about the imp…