David Shipley, the opinion editor of The Washington Post, is stepping down following a directive from the newspaper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to focus the opinion section on defending “personal liberties and free markets.” Bezos emphasized the importance of freedom in driving creativity and prosperity. Shipley decided to leave after reflecting on his future in the field. The shift appears to align the opinion section more closely with conservative principles, akin to The Wall Street Journal’s opinion pages. Will Lewis, The Post’s CEO, stated that these changes are not about political alignment but clarifying the newspaper’s stance. An interim editor will be appointed while a replacement is sought. — news from The New York Times
