Does the Washington Post Want Democracy to Die in Darkness?
The Washington Post sure seems bent out of shape over wealth taxes. And I suppose that makes sense, given that the once-storied publication is owned by one of the five richest dudes on the planet, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, who put the kibosh on the paper’s 2024 endorsement of Kamala Harris, proceeded to kiss the ring […]
The Washington Post has been actively opposing wealth taxes, especially in light of their ownership by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The paper has published ten opinion pieces since March arguing against state and federal wealth taxes, claiming that such taxes would cause unintended consequences and threaten democracy. Opinions Editor David Shipley left the Post for personal reasons, and his replacement, Adam O'Neal, also cited personal reasons for departing.
The paper's stance on wealth taxes has led to criticism, as it seems to contradict their slogan "Democracy Dies in Darkness." One op-ed in particular, written by former Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson on behalf of a dark money group, has drawn particular scrutiny. Nelson, known for his conservative stance, argues that wealth taxes would devastate family farmers—an argument that has been debunked in the past.
The op-ed is seen as a prime example of the Post publishing content that aligns with oligarchic interests, rather than promoting democratic values.
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