World PulseNowPowered by AI
Newsletter
Washington Post Columnist Claims Firing Over Social Media Posts on Charlie Kirk's Murder
US NewsFiring ControversyUpdated 12 hours ago

Washington Post Columnist Claims Firing Over Social Media Posts on Charlie Kirk's Murder

Karen Attiah, a former columnist for the Washington Post, alleges she was fired after 11 years due to her social media posts discussing gun control and race in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. She describes the reaction to her comments as 'gross misconduct' and expresses concern over the implications for free speech and journalistic integrity.

Related Articles
Washington Post columnist says she was fired over posts after Charlie Kirk’s killing
The Guardian12 hours ago
Washington Post columnist says she was fired over posts after Charlie Kirk’s killing
NegativeU.S News
Karen Attiah, a columnist for the Washington Post, claims she was fired after 11 years for her social media posts discussing gun control and race following the killing of Charlie Kirk.
Editor’s Note: This situation raises concerns about freedom of speech and the potential repercussions journalists face when addressing sensitive topics like political violence and race. Attiah's dismissal highlights the ongoing debate about the role of media in discussing controversial issues.
Read full article
via The Guardian
Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah claims she was fired over reaction to Charlie Kirk’s murder: ‘Excessive, false mourning’
New York Post12 hours ago
Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah claims she was fired over reaction to Charlie Kirk’s murder: ‘Excessive, false mourning’
NegativeU.S News
Karen Attiah, a columnist for the Washington Post, claims she was fired due to her reaction to Charlie Kirk's murder, which was labeled as 'gross misconduct' by the paper.
Editor’s Note: This situation raises concerns about freedom of expression in journalism and the potential repercussions for journalists who express their opinions on social media.
Read full article
via New York Post
Washington Post columnist fired over social media posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination
Fox News15 hours ago
Washington Post columnist fired over social media posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination
NegativeU.S News
Karen Attiah, a former columnist for the Washington Post, was fired due to her social media posts following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Editor’s Note: This incident raises concerns about freedom of expression and the consequences journalists face for their opinions, especially in sensitive political contexts.
Read full article
via Fox News
Washington Post columnist says she was fired over Charlie Kirk posts
The Hill15 hours ago
Washington Post columnist says she was fired over Charlie Kirk posts
NegativeU.S News
Columnist Karen Attiah claims she was fired by The Washington Post due to her social media posts regarding gun control and race following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Editor’s Note: This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between media freedom and the consequences of expressing controversial opinions, especially in the current political climate.
Read full article
via The Hill

Why World Pulse Now

Global Coverage

All major sources, one page

Emotional Lens

Feel the mood behind headlines

Trending Stories

Know what’s trending, globally

Read Less, Know More

Get summaries. Save time

Multi-Language

Switch languages to read your way

Save for Later

Your stories, stored for later

Live Stats

Our system has analyzed 4,441 articles worldwide

~185 per hour

431 trending stories shaping headlines

From breaking news to viral moments

Monitoring 200 trusted sources

Major outlets & specialized publications

Latest update an hour ago

Always fresh

Learn moreHow it works