The Economic Times

Bloodbath at WaPo? Washington Post layoffs spark emotional messages from departing staff

Washington Post layoffs spark emotional messages from departing staff. Washington Post layoffs reveal a deeper crisis in U.S. journalism and newsroom sustainability. Job cuts hit political coverage hardest as revenues shrink nationwide. Black women journalists remain disproportionately affected amid declining diversity data. The layoffs expose economic strain, workforce vulnerability, and long-term risks to accountability reporting. For many, this is not just a job loss. It is a warning sign for American democracy.