Laid‑off Washington Post staff rally outside DC headquarters after massive cuts
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Key Points:
- The Washington Post laid off about one-third of its newsroom, prompting former staff and supporters to protest outside the paper’s Downtown D.C. headquarters.
- Former reporter Rachel Weiner criticized the immediate lockout from the building and systems, which prevented laid-off journalists from finishing their work.
- The layoffs included the complete elimination of the sports department, a move former sports reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy called "heartbreaking" and "senseless."
- Journalists at the rally expressed concern that the cuts would undermine the paper’s ability to serve the community and hold power accountable, with former reporter Marissa J. Lang warning of broader negative impacts.
- Retired staff and current employees alike voiced sorrow over the changes, describing the
