Washington Post Cuts a Third of its Staff

The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge that represented a brutal blow to journalism and one of its most legendary brands.

The Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, called the move painful but necessary to put the outlet on stronger footing and to weather changes in technology and user habits. "We can’t be everything to everyone," Murray said in a note to staff members.

He outlined the changes in a company-wide online meeting; staff members then began getting emails with one of two subject lines — telling them their role was or was not eliminated. The Post’s troubles stand in contrast to its longtime competitor The New York Times. 

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