Washington Post Editorial Board Members Resign

The Washington Post has faced significant backlash after its decision not to endorse a presidential candidate, leading to the resignation of several editorial board members, including Pulitzer Prize winner David E. Hoffman and Molly Roberts. Hoffman criticized the non-endorsement as a failure to uphold journalistic values during a critical political moment, citing the threat posed by Donald Trump. Roberts echoed similar sentiments, stating that the decision was imposed by owner Jeff Bezos, who allegedly nixed an already approved endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Alongside their departures, columnist Michele Norris also resigned, denouncing the non-endorsement as a 'terrible mistake' that undermines the paper's longstanding tradition of supporting democratic candidates. The decision has sparked subscription cancellations and criticism from both current and former Post journalists, highlighting a divide within the organization regarding its editorial direction. Some advocates have urged readers to reconsider their responses, suggesting that targeting Bezos's other ventures, like Amazon, could be more impactful than canceling subscriptions.