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 The Washington Post has faced a significant backlash after its owner, Jeff Bezos, blocked an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Over 200,000 digital subscribers have cancelled their subscriptions, and several columnists have resigned from the paper. The controversy stems from Bezos' decision to not endorse any presidential candidate, citing the Post's history as an "independent paper." Critics argue that this move is a departure from the paper's usual stance on issues.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2024/10/28/nx-s1-5168416/washington-post-bezos-endorsement-president-cancellations-resignations