Author: Harris L

Politico list on all of the people who have left the Washington Post

Politico compiled a list of people who've left The Washington Post over the last eight months and it's three pages long. Think it's important to be transparent about how many people have left, and why h/t @benmullin.bsky.socialwww.politico.com/f/?id=000001…

— Drew Harwell (@drewharwell.com) 2025-07-25T16:11:10.938Z

I know at least ten other people departing or already gone, *besides* people leaving Opinions for the newsroom, who aren’t even on this list — including big names who are major subscriber draws

— Amanda Katz (@katzish.bsky.social) 2025-07-25T19:54:36.818Z

Once again, if you're wondering why Bezos doesn't seem bothered that he's wrecking The Post, keep in mind that he spent twice what The Post cost him just on his boat.He can afford to wreck this toy. All those lives and careers where just playthings for him.

— David Waldman (@kagrox.bsky.social) 2025-08-01T02:46:10.942Z

Of the flow of talent from the Post, this one is maybe the hardest to take. Rampell packed data and evidence and deep policy knowledge into the format of an opinion column. At once clarifying and sophisticated. (And her last column is also terrific advice about writing).

— Don Moynihan (@donmoyn.bsky.social) 2025-07-23T21:14:35.088Z

scoop: @davejorgenson, one of the breakout stars of the Marty Baron era of The Post, is leaving to start his own company with two Post alumswww.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/b…

— Ben Mullin (@benmullin.bsky.social) 2025-07-22T09:49:45.352Z

And, uh, some personal news: This is also my last column for The Post. I was offered and accepted a buyout. To answer one possible next question, I'm not sure what's next save taking some time off. If you want, you can enter your email at pbump.net and I'll let you know when I figure it out!

— Philip Bump (@pbump.com) 2025-07-17T13:15:57.431Z

This is really terrible: Davidson had one specific beat, which was understanding the federal workforce. It is a huge loss, and speaks poorly to how things are going at the Post.

— Don Moynihan (@donmoyn.bsky.social) 2025-07-10T16:44:34.186Z

This email says the Washington Post opinion page will promote “timeless American values,” which has previously been defined as right-wing claptrap. All Washington Post journalists not “aligned” with the decision to promote those values are now being told to leave.

— Judd Legum (@juddlegum.bsky.social) 2025-07-09T22:44:27.995Z

Lots of brilliant colleagues mark the ends of their Post careers today. But the special thing about this newsroom is its incredible spirit of camaraderie and friendship. Every legend who leaves has mentored countless others who are going to take up the baton. Underestimate us at your own peril.

— Sarah Kaplan (@sarahkaplan48.bsky.social) 2025-07-31T16:01:32.339Z

I said farewell to the @washingtonpost.com today, after 30 years. My note to my friends and colleagues, threaded:

— Sally Jenkins (@sallyjenx.bsky.social) 2025-07-30T22:27:02.227Z

The Washington Post is losing its world class fact checker. Glenn Kessler tried “to arrange a short-term contract that would have given the editors time to find a worthy successor and allow me to train him or her.”But Jeff Bezos’ WaPo is lost. #Journalism http://www.linkedin.com/posts/glennk…

— Nancy Levine Stearns 🌎 (@nancylevinestearns.bsky.social) 2025-07-30T00:41:11.966Z

Another must-read from Mark

— Will Bunch (@willbunch.bsky.social) 2025-07-28T15:48:09.804Z

Immigration polls are bad news for Trump

By a huge margin, Americans reject Trump's and Stephen Miller's ideas about immigration.

— Scott Horton (@robertscotthorton.bsky.social) 2025-12-16T23:11:37.048Z

Gallup reports that Trump is at a net -22%(!) approval rating on immigration (38% approve, 60% disapprove).That is the second lowest rating they've ever recorded for him, just behind -23% in August 2018 (38% approve, 61% disapprove).

— Aaron Reichlin-Melnick (@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social) 2025-07-24T17:05:21.557Z

Polls show immigration is becoming less of a concern for all Americans even Republicans. More people in the U.S. are starting to view immigrants as a positive thing for the country. The tide is turning and I think the midterms will show it. #Pinks#ProudBluenews.gallup.com/poll/692522/…

— AnnieOakleyinGA (@annie1x.bsky.social) 2025-07-21T21:27:27.331Z

Trump approval on immigration even worse among independents in the new CNN poll: 35-65. Remarkable.

— Greg Sargent (@gregsargent.bsky.social) 2025-07-16T15:59:02.643Z

Amazing. New CNN poll has Trump's approval on immigration absolutely tanking. It's down to 42-58. A 19-point net swing against him on this issue in just the last few months.Curious what those who keep saying we're in the midst of a huge societal backlash to 1965 immigration law think of this

— Greg Sargent (@gregsargent.bsky.social) 2025-07-16T15:28:59.776Z

CNN: “Take a look at Trump's net approval rating on immigration… Bad to just downright terrible. The American people have turned against Trump on what was his best issue.”

— The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) 2025-07-14T14:53:14.727Z

Wording matters: U.S. public support for mass deportation in surveys ranged from 33% to 62%, @aedwardslevy.bsky.social found. Results varied greatly, depending on how the question was asked. http://www.cnn.com/2024/11/17/p…

— Conrad Hackett (@conradhackett.bsky.social) 2025-07-13T16:31:11.539Z

This is remarkable. New Quinnipiac poll finds support for path to legalization for most undocumented immigrants has risen to 64%. Only 31% want most of them deported.That's a 14 point net swing for legalization since Trump took office.On immigration generally, he's at 41-57!

— Greg Sargent (@gregsargent.bsky.social) 2025-06-26T18:07:33.536Z

Ah, I see that the "discount egg shopper" and "economic anxiety" crowd still approve of this admin's immigration policies.91% of Trump voters approve of his immigration policies. 91%.And the majority of white US people, voters or not, 56%, approve of these immigration policies.Embarrassing.

— Mekka Okereke (@mekka.mekka-tech.com) 2025-06-05T00:32:10.251Z

what people seem to believe is that there is a large number of criminal, layabout immigrants who can be easily found and deported. they support doing so snd are dismayed by the deportation of otherwise law abiding people. the problem is that the criminal group is imaginary!

— jamelle (@jamellebouie.net) 2025-06-09T14:11:54.650Z

NEW — Trump's eroding immigration approval rating follows an iron law of ICE enforcement: the more Americans see what it looks like, the less they tend to support mass deportation http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc…

— Nick Miroff (@nickmiroff.bsky.social) 2025-05-12T19:55:15.911Z

Ceding an issue has never been a successful strategy. Immigration is not only good for America, it’s essential. Now that the rule of law and the Bill of Rights are in play, this is no time for timidity. It’s time to beat Trumpism on its own turf.

— T. J. Stiles (@tj-stiles.bsky.social) 2025-04-25T19:32:24.218Z

79% say immigration is good

Polls show Trump is unpopular

In our new poll with @verasight.bsky.social, immigration dominated the news for July, overshadowing economic issues. But despite Trump's positive numbers on border security, he's underwater on immigration and deportations — approval down to just 43%. Full poll http://www.gelliottmorris.com/p/new-poll-d…

— G Elliott Morris (@gelliottmorris.com) 2025-07-22T14:21:55.322Z

New YouGov/Economist poll has Trump approval sliding to 86% among Republicans . GOP split 43-29% approve/disapprove over the president’s handling of Epstein files

— G Elliott Morris (@gelliottmorris.com) 2025-07-22T14:37:56.906Z

Trump Approval – 18-29 Year Olds:February 7, 2025:🟢 Approve: 55%🔴 Disapprove: 45%July 18, 2025:🔴 Disapprove: 72%🟢 Approve: 28%- YouGov –

— Mike Walker (@newnarrative.bsky.social) 2025-07-21T23:42:39.587Z

Trump is unpopular, polls show, and he’s building an America most Americans hate | Opinion

Republicans want to gerrymander Texas again to undermine fair elections

They can’t even wait until 2030 when most states revise their districts.

Dems hold minorities in both Texas chambers. But, as promised, they're already doing what they can to delay and obstruct Republican efforts to steal the next election.www.texastribune.org/2025/07/21/t…

— Bren (@kindofnerdy.bsky.social) 2025-07-23T01:01:00.465Z

How Texas could help ensure a GOP House majority in 2026

Texas congressional districts:Whites 40% population but majority in 60% districtsHispanics 39% of pop but majority in 18% districtsBlacks 12% of pop but majority in 0% districtsNow Texas re-gerrymandering for 2026 bc Trump says they’re not skewed enough 🤔 http://www.motherjones.com/politics/202…

— Ari Berman (@ariberman.bsky.social) 2025-07-10T19:36:43.265Z

Another reason to always read @pkcapitol.bsky.social — Texas goes back to future with controversial congressional redistricting wapo.st/3UiJmgC

— Karen Tumulty (@ktumulty.bsky.social) 2025-07-19T22:15:24.627Z

Does this ever work? I reported a story on it in like 2010 and my recollection is: Eventually, they always lose http://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/u…

— David A. Graham (@dgraham.bsky.social) 2025-07-15T20:59:56.863Z

NEW: National Democrats are exploring options to stop Texas Republicans' plan for a rare mid-decade redistricting push, after the DOJ pressured the state to redraw its maps to aid the party in retaining its slim House majority.From: @jenrice.bsky.social

— Democracy Docket (@democracydocket.com) 2025-07-15T19:57:33.651Z

NEW: The seeming contradiction raises new questions about the decision by the state’s GOP leaders to conduct a rare mid-decade redistricting — which came after pressure from the Trump White House, as it looks to boost the GOP in next year’s midterms. http://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/…

— Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) 2025-07-13T02:19:36.718Z