The Washington Post can't keep an opinion editor for more than a year, but the institution still wants you to trust it as the arbiter of truth. Adam O'Neal resigned Friday after roughly 12 months on the job, becoming the second opinion chief to exit since owner Jeff Bezos mandated the section pivot to championing
Washington Post Can't Keep an Opinion Editor: Second Chief Exits in a Year
Adam O'Neal out after 12 months — the latest upheaval at a paper that's shed 500+ journalists but still wants to referee your news.

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Adam O’Neal Resigns as Washington Post Opinion Editor
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