Karen Attiah, a columnist for The Washington Post, stated on Monday, September 15, that her employment was terminated by the newspaper the previous week. The Post reportedly cited “unacceptable” social media posts as the reason for the dismissal, which occurred in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death.
Attiah is an American writer, commentator, and editor recognized for her work on race, gender, culture, human rights, and international affairs. She joined The Washington Post in 2014, where she later founded its Global Opinions section in 2016 and was promoted to columnist in 2021. Her career accomplishments include advocating for press freedom following Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and earning multiple awards for journalistic excellence. Additionally, Attiah is a martial artist, having won a silver medal at the 2021 US Muay Thai Open.
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