Washington Post Staff Protest Massive Layoffs Impacting News Coverage
Following the Washington Post's decision to lay off approximately one-third of its newsroom staff, former employees and supporters gathered outside the newspaper's headquarters in Washington, D.C. to protest the cuts. The rally was organized by the Post News Guild and the Post Tech Guild unions, highlighting the significant impact of losing hundreds of colleagues. Former transportation reporter Rachel Weiner expressed her disappointment over the layoffs, emphasizing the importance of local coverage. The newspaper's decision to eliminate its entire sports department was particularly criticized, with former sports reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy describing the move as 'heartbreaking' and 'senseless.' The layoffs have raised concerns about the ability of the Metro section to adequately serve the community, as noted by D.C. communities reporter Michael Brice-Saddler. 
