CNN, the so-called “most trusted name in news,” is finally shuttering its opinion section. Last Wednesday, a number of writers were informed via email that the network had made the decision to officially pull the plug on the controversial part of its website on August 9.

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This move comes after earlier revelations by journalist Claire Atkinson that contributors and behind-the-scenes teams had been informed weeks prior about their imminent dismissal.

“Just a quick note to let you know that unfortunately CNN has decided to shut down the opinion section,” lamented opinion editor Hilary Krieger in the email, according to The Hill. “I hope our paths cross elsewhere!”

According to a statement by a senior executive at the network, the decision to sunset the much-maligned opinion vertical was made at the beginning of the month. “We will no longer have a standalone Opinion section,” they added.