US Edition'Save the Post': Hundreds protest cuts at famed US newspaper
About 300 journalists, including most overseas staff, were laid off amid financial losses and political pressures, sparking protests outside the Post's headquarters.
- On Feb 5, several hundred people rallied outside The Washington Post headquarters in Washington, D.C., in a `Save the Post` rally after widespread layoffs were announced.
- Financial strain from subscriber and advertising losses, along with ownership decisions, preceded the cuts as The Wall Street Journal reported 250,000 digital subscribers left and the paper lost around US$100 million in 2024.
- The New York Times reported approximately 300 of the paper's 800 journalists were laid off, including its Middle East roster and Kyiv correspondent, while departments like sports and graphics were cut.
- Ms Marissa J. Lang, an enterprise reporter fired by the Post, said the full effect of the layoffs remains to be seen, as protesters displayed signs including `And you, Jeff Bezos, have turned off the lights`.
- On Feb 4, the Post announced sweeping cuts as major outlets faced intense pressure from Mr Trump, with Michael Brice-Saddler warning the newsroom will lose resources and Washington coverage.
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Destructive role of billionaires emphasized at ‘Save Washington Post’ rally
WASHINGTON—The “Save the Post” rally here on Jan. 5 was much more than a protest against layoffs. Speakers and participants emphasized that whether it involves freedom of the press, saving democracy, or saving jobs, the billionaire class is working hard on the wrong side of history.
Hundreds of people demonstrate in front of the Washington Post against the dismissal of hundreds of journalists. Especially affected: reporters from Ukraine and the Middle East.
Following mass layoffs at The Washington Post, its readers and journalists staged a protest outside the editorial office, condemning Jeff Bezos, the owner of one of America's most prominent publications.
The traditional newspaper has dismissed around a third of its workforce – according to media reports, about 300 of the approximately 800 journalists have to go.
Hundreds of people protested on Thursday in front of the Washington Post building in the U.S. capital against the dismissal of numerous journalists from the traditional U.S. newspaper. "Democracy dies in darkness. And you, Jeff Bezos, have turned off the light," said one of the posters at the demonstration with a view to the Amazon founder and billion-dollar owner of the newspaper. Several dismissed employees who participated in the protest cond…
Hundreds of people demonstrated on Thursday in front of the Washington Post's offices against the decision of the daily newspaper of the US capital, in financial difficulty, to separate a large part of its editorial.
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