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Post Forced to Rehire Fired Journalist | Washington DC News
The Washington Post is being forced to reinstate Karen Attiah, the only Black female opinion writer they fired last year — after a social media post about Charlie Kirk’s death sparked controversy. An arbitrator ruled the Post lacked valid grounds for termination and must repay her lost wages and benefits. Attiah, who criticized the paper’s decision as part of a “year-long battle,” hailed it as a win for journalism. Her post argued that mourning violent white men risks emboldening them, while the Post claimed it violated policy and endangered staff safety. The ruling has ignited national…
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