Sammy, I don't know if this is in line with your intentions for yourself, but how about starting a Substack composed of all these great climate journalists?
I subscribe to WAPO. Their comments sections were full of negativity with a lot of people stating they would drop their subscriptions due to the massive staff cut. WAPO is the second paper I read every day, right after the LA Times. I am suddenly contemplating a switch to the NY Times.
Jeff Bezos, who owns the Washington Post, funded the Melania mocumentary to the tune of $75 million but doesn't care to keep WAPO running properly...probably because of his attachment to Dear Leader. Bezos' net worth is said to be $250 billion. Breaking that into million-dollar chunks, it is 250,000 x $1 million. Does he really need Dear Leader that bad? I am mystified why this current group of billionaires gives so little to charity and social causes (climate!) while they keep their money to themselves. All while treating their employees poorly. OK, I am just ranting here. Better go. Thanks for what you do, Sammy.
Thanks, Dan. It's so tough, because I'm sure the Washington Post will still do a ton of great work. I love the remaining climate reporters, for instance. I plan to keep reading and supporting their work, personally, but realize that folks will come to their own decisions.
A sad day indeed. Thank you for breaking this story with more detail and perspective.
Appreciate your reading, Gene.
Sammy, I don't know if this is in line with your intentions for yourself, but how about starting a Substack composed of all these great climate journalists?
Sounds wonderful, unfortunately not in a position to do it myself.
I subscribe to WAPO. Their comments sections were full of negativity with a lot of people stating they would drop their subscriptions due to the massive staff cut. WAPO is the second paper I read every day, right after the LA Times. I am suddenly contemplating a switch to the NY Times.
Jeff Bezos, who owns the Washington Post, funded the Melania mocumentary to the tune of $75 million but doesn't care to keep WAPO running properly...probably because of his attachment to Dear Leader. Bezos' net worth is said to be $250 billion. Breaking that into million-dollar chunks, it is 250,000 x $1 million. Does he really need Dear Leader that bad? I am mystified why this current group of billionaires gives so little to charity and social causes (climate!) while they keep their money to themselves. All while treating their employees poorly. OK, I am just ranting here. Better go. Thanks for what you do, Sammy.
Thanks, Dan. It's so tough, because I'm sure the Washington Post will still do a ton of great work. I love the remaining climate reporters, for instance. I plan to keep reading and supporting their work, personally, but realize that folks will come to their own decisions.