In a surprising turn of events, columnist Michele Norris has decided to resign from her role at The Washington Post. This decision comes after the newspaper chose not to endorse a presidential candidate, leading to backlash and criticism from various individuals, including renowned journalists and former Post employees like Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. Many have expressed disappointment and even canceled their subscriptions to the Post in protest.
Washington Post reporter Caroline Kitchener, whose own mother canceled her subscription, took to social media to urge readers not to lose faith in the journalists despite disagreeing with the paper’s decision. However, this sentiment has not stopped high-profile figures like Stephen King, Liz Cheney, and Mark Hamill from canceling their subscriptions as a form of protest.
Some have suggested canceling Amazon Prime instead of the Washington Post to send a message to Jeff Bezos, the owner of both entities. This suggestion aims to avoid negatively impacting the journalists at the Post while still exerting financial pressure on Bezos.
The Post’s decision not to endorse a candidate follows a similar move by the Los Angeles Times, which also faced backlash and resignations. The aftermath of this decision continues to unfold, with critics and supporters alike voicing their opinions on social media and in public forums. For further inquiries, contact Dana Gerber at dana.gerber@globe.com.
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