Jennifer Rubin Leaves Washington Post for New Venture

Jennifer Rubin has resigned from The Washington Post, criticizing owner Jeff Bezos and the publication's decision not to endorse a candidate in the upcoming election. In her departure announcement, she expressed her belief that corporate interests undermine journalism’s mission to protect democracy. Rubin plans to launch a new media venture called The Contrarian, which she describes as 'Not owned by anybody,' indicating her discontent with traditional media ownership structures. The Contrarian will focus on combating authoritarian threats and has already gathered a team of contributors with similar views. Her exit marks a notable shift in the ongoing turmoil within The Washington Post, reflecting broader tensions in the media landscape regarding political coverage. Critics have pointed to her departure as symptomatic of the newspaper's struggles to maintain a balanced editorial approach amidst polarized opinions.