After the Washington Post spiked its endorsement of Kamala Harris, the columnist Ruth Marcus made the decision to stay at the paper, where she’d worked for 40 years. Then Jeff Bezos announced that a change was coming to the paper’s Opinion section. nyer.cm/LkPyVSX - ThreadSky

newyorker.com • 10 days ago

After the Washington Post spiked its endorsement of Kamala Harris, the columnist Ruth Marcus made the decision to stay at the paper, where she’d worked for 40 years. Then Jeff Bezos announced that a change was coming to the paper’s Opinion section.
http://nyer.cm/LkPyVSX

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mfharts.bsky.social•10 days ago

Bezos can't stand his ex is more respected than he is.

ayethat.bsky.social•10 days ago

I read every one of your columns, you were a steady voice in the dark. High praise. Did not always agree but always considered..I stopped my 30 year subscription…the Grey Lady Too.. I’ll keep Mad Magazine

the-wise-teen.bsky.social•10 days ago

I think all columnists and crew of such newspapers must show their reaction quickly and strongly keeping resigning threat as well to keep 'DEMOCRACY' STRONG in media, on the first attempt a 'FASCIST' dictate is tried to be mandated, with no time lost causing encouragement for more fascism.

rungholt.bsky.social•9 days ago

from a distance : Why not rename to 'The Republican Post' ?
[ FacePalm ]

p-krptkn.bsky.social•10 days ago

That’s how the common folk feel now too.

downwith.bsky.social•10 days ago

Continuing to encourage people to scorn WAPO. Unsub, but also ignore anything that comes from that paper, don't interact with anything they post anywhere, unless and until they recommit to the principals of a free press. With Bezos at the helm, I wouldn't hold my breath.

moneyordemocracy.bsky.social•9 days ago

...and Jeff Bezos is the leash holder.

glenij.bsky.social•10 days ago

It used to be a newspaper.

historydejavu.bsky.social•10 days ago

George Orwell’s thoughts/writings about totalitarian governments controlling the media, and peoples ideas, keep ringing in my ears.

radbradley.bsky.social•10 days ago

MAGA has taken the Culture War to its logical conclusion: death. They have decided it’s them or us. Either Maga or Liberal Democracy survives, but not both. Cool. I’m a liberal Democrat. We kicked their ass in World War II, World War I, the Civil War & Revolutionary War.
~ Say when…

bofusteefus.bsky.social•10 days ago

Yep. Sadly, they're a joke now.

davidnums.bsky.social•10 days ago

Bezos doesn't understand those terms, either.

award2010.bsky.social•10 days ago

BOZOS along with other sold their man hood for one dollar.
They would get more if they stand up to the fool

aquart1.bsky.social•10 days ago

Male menopause has been very tough on Jeff Bezos.

kennethstremsky.bsky.social•10 days ago

Jews to often ignore reality.

First they come for green card holders.

Then legal immigrants married to people born in USA.

Then people born in USA who have ancestors who lived over 100 years ago in USA.

Was going to Temple Beth Abraham in 1983 when soldier was killed

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/10/14/Marine-slain-by-sniper-in-Lebanon/3992434952000/

mavislee.bsky.social•10 days ago

We need to do something to create safe & profitable places for these patriots to work. I'd love to see these journalists & editors join TOGETHER & form some kind of affordable "independent" subscription service where they can contribute & we can subscribe to. Just a thought. Any other ideas?

downwith.bsky.social•10 days ago

Love you for this. Lean, unencumbered, foundational journalism is something many independent journos have achieved on a variety of platforms. But, as networks, with increasing costs considerations, the influence of the money grows and you start to see the corruption return. Ways to stop that?

mavislee.bsky.social•10 days ago

I'm not in the media business, so I can't offer expertise. But I am a consumer. I subscribe to many podcasts & editorials, most for free because can't afford to pay for all. We have to think outside the box.. How bout an aggregated outlet of independent journalist? I'd pay for that!

cissynthstx.bsky.social•10 days ago

Appreciate your stance.

emptynest70.bsky.social•10 days ago

Ban Amazon.

mavislee.bsky.social•10 days ago

I have banned.I used to order REGULARLY.. I haven't ordered anything from Amazon in 3 weeks, and have even put the things I need on a list to shop in physical stores. AND believe me, it's only necessities. I REFUSE to participate in the economy of Traitor Trump & his complicit corporate enablers..

emptynest70.bsky.social•10 days ago

Good for you, spread the word.