Jeff Bezos Imposes New Editorial Guidelines on Washington Post Opinion Section

The Amazon founder shifts the paper's opinion focus to libertarian ideals, prompting staff departures and internal criticism.

Jeff Bezos announced that the Washington Post's opinion section will prioritize defending personal freedoms and free markets, excluding opposing viewpoints.
David Shipley, the opinion section editor, is leaving the paper after disagreeing with the new guidelines.
The decision follows Bezos's refusal to endorse a candidate in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a break from the paper's tradition of backing Democratic candidates.
Several staff members, including Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes, have left the paper in recent months over editorial disputes.
Critics, including current staff, express concerns about the narrowing of ideological diversity and potential interference in broader editorial practices.