This is truly unacceptable and super disappointing. Though when I think of the censorship - you know much better than me on this - it makes sense. The editor was very likely thinking of their pub's ratings, readers & stats!!
I caught that interview on Democracy Now and when Amy asked him if the institution had left any other offer on the table, it didn't surprise they hadn't.
I keep telling people - the U.S. of KKK is the world's most well-oiled, well-funded, well-established terrorist state. Period. The end.