Washington Post fires Karen Attiah: Columnist links dismissal to posts on Charlie Kirk; guild accuses paper of free speech violation
Karen Attiah, a former Washington Post Opinions columnist, claims she was dismissed for criticizing political violence and racial double standards. The Washington Post staff Guild has accused the paper of undermining free speech. Attiah's departure follows changes in the Opinions department, with concerns raised about a potential chilling effect on public debate after the firing and suspension of journalists.
Karen Attiah, a former Washington Post Opinions columnist, claims she was dismissed for criticizing political violence and racial double standards. The Washington Post staff Guild has accused the paper of undermining free speech. Attiah's departure follows changes in the Opinions department, with concerns raised about a potential chilling effect on public debate after the firing and suspension of journalists.
