Eugene Robinson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, announced his departure from The Washington Post due to changes initiated by owner Jeff Bezos that aim to reshape the paper's opinion section towards more libertarian viewpoints. Bezos emphasized a focus on personal liberties and free markets, leading Robinson and other prominent journalists to express their dissent and ultimately resign. Robinson's exit follows that of David Shipley and Ruth Marcus, highlighting a growing trend of discontent among staff regarding the paper's editorial direction.
I wanted to let you know that I've decided to leave The Post. The announced 'significant shift' in our section's mission has spurred me to decide that it's time for my next chapter.
We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets. Viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others.
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