Washington Post Ends Presidential Endorsements

The Washington Post has officially decided to forgo presidential endorsements in the upcoming election, a significant shift from its long-standing practice since 1992. This decision, made by owner Jeff Bezos, follows internal turmoil where editorial staff had prepared an endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris, which was ultimately not published. Ten columnists from The Post condemned this move, arguing it undermines the paper's commitment to democratic values and freedom of the press. The publisher stated the decision aligns with the paper's values, emphasizing readers' autonomy in making electoral choices. This trend of non-endorsement mirrors similar actions at the Los Angeles Times, where editorial members resigned in protest against similar restrictions by their owner. Both incidents reflect growing tensions between editorial independence and ownership influence in major news organizations.