Resignation of Ruth Marcus from The Washington Post
Ruth Marcus resigned from The Washington Post after accusing the CEO and publisher of killing her column criticizing owner Jeff Bezos' new editorial policies. Bezos wants the opinion section to support personal liberties and free markets, leading to disagreements with columnists.
Key Points
- Ruth Marcus's resignation over editorial interference
- Jeff Bezos' new editorial direction for the opinion section
- Opinion editor David Shipley also resigned
- Speculation of currying favor with President Trump
Pros
- Ruth Marcus stood up for independent judgment and traditional freedom of columnists
- Highlighting concerns about editorial interference and erosion of columnists' autonomy
Cons
- Disagreements between columnists and owner's editorial policies