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From the Washington Post to the Washington Sun: A New Newspaper for Bezos-Laid-Off Journalists

The Washington Sun is funded by Robert Allbritton, former publisher and co-founder of Politico, and has hired many veterans of the Washington Post.

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What is happening

The new newspaper was created by journalists who were laid off from the Washington Post, which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and is described as being in crisis.

Why is it on the Radar?

The Washington Sun provides a new outlet for experienced Washington Post journalists amid the newspaper’s reported difficulties.

Sources and timeline