Bezos focuses Washington Post opinion pages on ‘personal liberties’ and ‘free markets’
Billionaire owner says overhauled section will focus on ‘underserved’ viewpoints
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Washington Post opinion page to focus on 'personal liberties and free markets,' Jeff Bezos says
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos said Wednesday that the paper’s opinion editor has “decided to step away” as the section takes a new direction focusing on “personal liberties and free markets.”NBC News - 5h -
Washington Post opinion editor departs as Bezos pushes to promote ‘personal liberties and free markets’
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Bezos says Washington Post won't publish op-eds that oppose 'free markets and personal liberties'
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Musk praises Bezos' new rules for Washington Post opinion pages as top editor resigns
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