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Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah claims she was fired after posting on social media about gun control and race, which the paper labeled as misconduct, amid broader concerns about diversity and editorial direction at the newspaper.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Karen Attiah, a longtime Washington Post columnist, claims she was fired for criticizing political violence and Charlie Kirk's role in it, amid internal department upheaval and management concerns over her posts, highlighting tensions over free speech and editorial direction.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Karen Attiah, a Washington Post columnist, claims she was fired for posting on social media about gun violence and political violence following Charlie Kirk's assassination, criticizing inaction by white America and asserting her posts did not endanger colleagues.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Deadline
Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah claims she was fired for her social media comments following the killing of Charlie Kirk, criticizing the publication's handling of her posts and defending her views on gun violence and political discourse.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Washington Post opinion columnist Karen Attiah warned that "many will not survive" unless there is a shift in cultural and political systems in the country, urging marginalized communities to "divest" from institutions and enter into a "self-preservation" mode. She pointed to the recent decision by the University of Southern California to cancel a Muslim valedictorian's speech as an example of the need for change, and criticized the silence and censorship surrounding the conflict in Gaza. Attiah's comments have sparked controversy on social media, with some questioning her past statements and positions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah faced backlash for her column arguing against standing by and watching Israel commit atrocities. Attiah criticized Israel's retaliation against Hamas' terrorist attack, stating that the US cannot allow collective punishment and genocidal language. Critics pointed out her failure to condemn Hamas' actions and questioned her selective outrage. The Israeli military has urged Gazan civilians to evacuate as they prepare for an all-out assault on Northern Gaza.