Washington Post Faces Turmoil as Veteran Columnist Resigns Over Editorial Policy Changes

Ruth Marcus steps down after 40 years, citing concerns over censorship and a shift in the paper's opinion direction under owner Jeff Bezos.

Ruth Marcus, a long-time Washington Post columnist and associate editor, resigned after her column criticizing Jeff Bezos' new opinion policy was reportedly spiked by CEO Will Lewis.
Jeff Bezos recently announced that the Post's opinion pages would focus on promoting personal liberties and free markets, excluding opposing viewpoints.
The policy shift has led to significant internal upheaval, including the resignation of opinions editor David Shipley and subscription cancellations by readers.
Executive editor Matt Murray outlined a newsroom reorganization to adapt to changing reader habits, including splitting national coverage into two teams and consolidating business, science, and climate desks into a new department.
The Washington Post is undergoing a broader transformation to prioritize digital engagement, diversify story formats, and expand its audience beyond political news.