Resignation of Ann Telnaes from The Washington Post

SOURCE www.theguardian.com
Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned from The Washington Post after a satirical cartoon showing the paper's owner kneeling before Donald Trump was rejected. The cartoon criticized tech and media CEOs currying favor with Trump. The resignation followed backlash over the Post's decision to prevent endorsement of Kamala Harris in the 2020 election. Telnaes has a history of prestigious awards in cartooning.

Key Points

  • Cartoon criticized tech and media CEOs currying favor with Trump.
  • Resignation followed rejection of cartoon depicting paper's owner kneeling before Trump.
  • Backlash over the Post's decision to prevent endorsement of Kamala Harris.
  • Telnaes has a history of prestigious awards in cartooning.

Pros

  • Ann Telnaes stood up for her artistic freedom and principles.
  • The cartoon highlighted the relationship between tech and media CEOs and political figures.

Cons

  • The rejection of the cartoon led to Telnaes' resignation.
  • Backlash and subscription cancellations were faced by The Washington Post and LA Times.