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Why I'm quitting the Washington Post (anntelnaes.substack.com)

submitted 6 months ago by Five@slrpnk.net to c/news@beehaw.org

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[–] luciole@beehaw.org 23 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Lobbyism plays an enormous role in the USA's political system. It's unfortunate the WaPo is unwilling to recognize this fact.

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 8 points 6 months ago

oh, they are aware. They just don't want to openly acknowledge it because they are pro-lobbyism, and that stance doesn't play well with their readers.