Ruth Marcus Resigns Amid Editorial Policy Shift

Ruth Marcus, a veteran columnist at The Washington Post, resigned after her critical column about owner Jeff Bezos' new editorial policies was spiked by publisher Will Lewis. Bezos' directive to focus the opinion section on personal liberties and free markets, while eschewing opposing views, has led to significant internal dissent and subscriber cancellations. The policy shift, which also led to the resignation of opinions editor David Shipley, is seen as a move to align more closely with libertarian values and possibly curry favor with political figures like Donald Trump. Marcus' departure, after four decades at the Post, underscores concerns about the erosion of journalistic independence and the breach of reader trust. The decision not to endorse a presidential candidate and the subsequent subscriber exodus further highlight the turmoil and financial struggles faced by the publication under Bezos' leadership. The situation reflects broader tensions between journalistic integrity and ownership influence in media.