Washington Post Loses 75,000 Subscribers After Bezos' Opinion Changes

The Washington Post has experienced a significant wave of subscription cancellations, with over 75,000 digital subscribers leaving within two days following Jeff Bezos's announcement that the opinion section would only promote libertarian views. This shift comes on the heels of previous mass cancellations, totaling more than 300,000 since October, when Bezos prohibited a planned endorsement of Kamala Harris. Critics within the Post have voiced their discontent, leading to the resignation of Opinions Editor David Shipley and backlash from prominent figures like former Executive Editor Marty Baron. Despite the Post's efforts to attract new subscribers, they have reported a net loss of over 200,000 subscriptions since the changes began. Bezos's editorial decisions have sparked controversy and accusations of censorship, raising concerns about the direction and independence of the publication. The ongoing turmoil reflects broader tensions surrounding media ownership and editorial integrity.