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Laid‑off Washington Post staff rally outside DC headquarters after massive cuts
WTOP ^ | February 5, 2026 | Mike Murillo

Posted on 02/06/2026 4:50:40 AM PST by KevinB

One day after the Washington Post laid off roughly a third of its newsroom, former staff and supporters gathered outside the paper’s Downtown D.C. headquarters to protest the cuts.

Former transportation reporter Rachel Weiner, who spent 15 years at the Post, told the large crowd she was struggling with the loss of her job and what it meant for the community.

“Yeah, I’m sad about it obviously,” she said. “It is really disappointing having worked to cover as much as possible in this region because it’s also important. The Post has just decided it doesn’t matter to them.”

Weiner said this round of cuts was handled differently from past layoffs.

“They did something they haven’t done in previous layoffs and buyouts, which is you lock us out of the building and the systems immediately and not let us finish anything we were working on,” Weiner said.

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TOPICS: Humor; Local News; Miscellaneous
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To: dfwgator

😂


41 posted on 02/06/2026 6:39:43 AM PST by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: KevinB

Yes their grandiose sense of their own importance is hilarious. “Three hundred journalists holding Power to account.” 😆😆😆


42 posted on 02/06/2026 6:44:18 AM PST by hinckley buzzard ( Resist the narrative. )
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To: KevinB

People get laid off every day! Why is it such a big deal when these leftists lose their jobs?

Their self-importance is magnified!


43 posted on 02/06/2026 6:51:42 AM PST by Joann37 (This )
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To: KevinB

I wish I could’ve been there. I would’ve stood there screaming learn to code.


44 posted on 02/06/2026 7:02:16 AM PST by steel_resolve (The Sleeper Must Awaken. )
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To: FlingWingFlyer

“It’s time to defund the entire weaponized judiciary.”

Federal Courthouse
Gun-Free Zone

Absolutely no gun allowed for anybody, government or civilian, robe-wearing or not.


45 posted on 02/06/2026 7:15:54 AM PST by Brian Griffin
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To: Brian Griffin

“Absolutely no gun allowed for anybody, government or civilian, robe-wearing or not.”

I say we go 100% in the other direction. Unless you’re a criminal defendant.

L


46 posted on 02/06/2026 7:21:13 AM PST by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: KevinB

I never got laid off in my working career, but if I ever did I’m pretty sure my only thought would be finding another job, not protesting the one that’s gone.


47 posted on 02/06/2026 7:23:54 AM PST by suthener ( I do not like living under our homosexual, ghetto, feminist government.)
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To: KevinB
From Seth Dillon, editor of the Babylon Bee.

X

If your position at The Washington Post was recently eliminated, please consider applying to write for The Babylon Bee. We are seeking applicants experienced in writing fictional content presented in the tone and style of a legitimate news organization.

48 posted on 02/06/2026 7:28:52 AM PST by Repealthe17thAmendment
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To: KevinB

Any thinking adult would be home polishing their resume and looking for work. They “wouldn’t let us finish what we were working on” “locked out of the system.” Yeah, WAPO knows there are several who would do as much damage as possible.


49 posted on 02/06/2026 7:32:51 AM PST by healy61
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To: KevinB

All these millions, whose jobs were send to China, feel your pain.
At least you are not forced to train your Chinese replacements!


50 posted on 02/06/2026 7:38:56 AM PST by AZJeep (sane )
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To: Repealthe17thAmendment
If your position at The Washington Post was recently eliminated, please consider applying to write for The Babylon Bee. We are seeking applicants experienced in writing fictional content presented in the tone and style of a legitimate news organization.

LOL!

51 posted on 02/06/2026 7:47:37 AM PST by KevinB (I don’t really care, Margaret.)
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To: KevinB

That's right, you partisan hacks. $25 million for Melania and ZERO for you. Suck it.

52 posted on 02/06/2026 7:54:45 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: AppyPappy
Learn to code  prompt, deadbeats.
53 posted on 02/06/2026 7:59:36 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution.)
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To: KevinB

The Bible says gloating is a sin.

I’m a sinner, saved by grace.


54 posted on 02/06/2026 8:59:02 AM PST by Albion Wilde (Yesterday only comes one time. —Sorrells Pickard)
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To: DeplorablePaul

“Right? It’s standard operating procedure to lock out a potentially angry laid off or fired employee to prevent violence, sabotage or theft especially during a mass layoff. She’s not special.”

“We find it’s always better to fire people on a Friday.”


55 posted on 02/07/2026 3:12:52 AM PST by rxh4n1
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To: KevinB

So long, it’s been bad to know ya
So long, it’s been bad to know ya
So long, it’s been bad to know ya
This fake news old rag is a-sending you home
And you’ve got to be drifting along

Lyrics! Please. “All together now!,” as the protest singers would say.


56 posted on 02/08/2026 4:33:05 AM PST by Eleutheria5 ("America can be summed up in one word: Asmpfutehehepfpfutehe")
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