Post Traumatic Disorder
Last Thursday, at least a half-dozen staffers on The Washington Post’s opinion desk were quietly sent an email from the section’s new editor, Adam O’Neal. The note, which surprised some of its recipients, informed them that their positions had been “impacted as part of our organizational change.” Translation: they were being laid off.
“Please know that this decision was not made lightly and came after careful consideration of many factors, including the evolving needs of the section,” O’Neal wrote, according to a copy of one email obtained by Status. “We appreciate your contributions to the company.”
The move further hollowed out The Post’s opinion pages, cutting editors like Benjy Sarlin from its roster, along with several others, according to people familiar with the matter. Contractors were not spared either. I’m told that…
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