Washington Post Publisher Fred Ryan Steps Down Amid Financial and Staffing Struggles

Fred Ryan is leaving as CEO and publisher of the Washington Post to lead a center on civility
Ryan's departure comes as the Post faces declining revenues, subscribers and an exodus of top talent
Jeff Bezos is funding Ryan's new initiative but the amount given is unclear
Patty Stonesifer, a former Gates Foundation CEO, will serve as interim CEO
Ryan cited concerns over declining civility and toxic politics as reasons for stepping down