Ruth Marcus Resigns from Washington Post Over Spiked Column

Veteran columnist's unpublished critique of Jeff Bezos' editorial policies highlights growing concerns about journalistic independence at the Post.

Ruth Marcus, a 40-year veteran and associate editor at the Washington Post, resigned after her column criticizing Jeff Bezos' editorial vision was blocked from publication.
The unpublished column, now featured in The New Yorker, questioned Bezos' push for an opinion page focused on 'personal liberties and free markets' without opposing viewpoints.
Marcus revealed that publisher Will Lewis declined to meet with her after deciding to spike the column, a rare move for a high-profile journalist at the Post.
The incident has drawn attention to broader concerns about the Post's editorial direction under Bezos' ownership, including its perceived alignment with the Trump administration.
Marcus also disclosed that another critical column, written by Post media critic Erik Wemple, was similarly blocked, raising further questions about editorial independence.