Ruth Marcus Resigns from Washington Post Over Bezos' Editorial Control

Ruth Marcus, a veteran columnist at The Washington Post, resigned in protest against owner Jeff Bezos' recent decision to limit the opinion section to views that align with 'personal liberties and free markets.' In her resignation letter, Marcus condemned the decision as a threat to the traditional freedom of columnists and reader trust, emphasizing that it undermines the belief that columnists express their genuine views. Her resignation follows that of other high-profile staff, including opinion editor David Shipley, who left after expressing dissatisfaction with the new editorial direction. Marcus has been with the Post for over 40 years, covering significant political issues and serving on the editorial board. The changes imposed by Bezos have sparked widespread criticism from various journalists and former staff members, including ex-executive editor Marty Baron. The Post has not yet publicly commented on Marcus' resignation or the circumstances surrounding it.