Media
ownership carries significant responsibilities, and
editorial or journalistic decisions shouldn't change
drastically based on the owner. However, that's exactly
what is happening with billionaires Jeff Bezos and
Patrick Soon-Shiong. Recently, these billionaires have
made decisions that effectively silence the editorial
boards of The Washington Post and The Los Angeles
Times, preventing these publications from
fulfilling an essential role in democracy: to inform, to
challenge, and to lead public discourse.
Sign the petition to
urge Jeff Bezos and Patrick Soon-Shiong to restore the
tradition of editorial
endorsements!
Editorial
endorsements are a cornerstone of journalistic
expression, offering insights and guidance to the
electorate. By discontinuing presidential endorsements,
Bezos and Soon-Shiong are not only muting their
newspapers' voices but are also sidelining the expertise
of their editorial teams — teams that historically help
navigate complex political landscapes.
The immediate context of these billionaires'
dangerous decisions cannot be
ignored: Donald Trump is running for his
second term as president, and has promised even more
destruction of democracy and human rights if he wins.
Sign the petition to
tell Bezos and Soon-Shiong that manipulating editorial
content for personal or political safety is
unacceptable!
