October 01, 2025
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Washington Post opinion editor warns staffing cuts looming

Washington Post opinion editor Adam O'Neal told colleagues in a memo that a reorganization of the paper's opinion pages will require "tough decisions about staffing," as he outlines plans to make workflows nimbler, publish three unsigned editorials daily, place columnists on scheduled days and add new conservative-leaning hires. O'Neal — who joined the paper in July and frames the changes as part of an effort to broaden readership in line with owner Jeff Bezos' stated priorities — announced hires Dominic Pino, Kate Andrews and Carine Hajjar and said more contributor hires are coming.

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🔍 Key Facts

  • Adam O'Neal sent an internal memo saying a new org chart will require "tough decisions about staffing."
  • The Post plans to increase unsigned editorials and eventually publish three editorials per day while scheduling columnists on set days.
  • Three hires named to join next month: Dominic Pino, Kate Andrews, and Carine Hajjar; they will report to deputy opinion editor James Hohmann.