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Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Columnist Karen Attiah After Firing

The Washington Post has been ordered to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah, who was fired following comments she made regarding Charlie Kirk. An arbitration ruling found in her favor, leading to her rehiring.

24 Aug, 22:47 — 25 Aug, 12:50
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fortune19h ago

Jeff Bezos ordered to reinstate fired Black opinion writer at Washington Post over Charlie Kirk reaction

Arbitrator Sarah Miller Espinosa rejected the Post's "gross misconduct" claim, ordering Karen Attiah's reinstatement with full back pay.

By Corey Williams, The Associated Press

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

Owens Rebukes TPUSA Post: Candace Owens slams Tyler Bowyer; dispute over Erika Kirk

Candace Owens has pushed back against TPUSA chief operating officer Tyler Bowyer after he compared the backlash faced by Erika Kirk with financial support for Lindsay Clancy. Owens criticized Turning Point USA’s handling of events following Charlie Kirk’s death, arguing that people can oppose fundraisers for Clancy while also believing TPUSA should stay out of the case. Her latest comments add another chapter to her ongoing public feud with Erika and TPUSA.

By Global Sports Desk

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1d ago

Washington Post columnist rehired after being laid off for comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination

The ruling, made public by the Democracy Defenders Fund on Monday, comes as the Post's opinion section faces scrutiny following a push by owner Jeff Bezos to focus on personal liberties.

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thestreet1d ago

United Airlines CEO has 3 surprising words after key rival's firing

Scott Kirby says he doesn't believe in revenge, but he has a simple message for his former employer.

By Mwangi Enos

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hurriyet-dailyMixed21h ago

Washington Post ordered to rehire fired columnist

The Washington Post was ordered on Aug. 24 to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah, who was fired over social media posts she wrote in the aftermath of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

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