Karen Attiah, the last Black full-time opinion columnist at the Washington Post, says she was FIRED for DIRECTLY quoting Charlie Kirk’s anti-Blackness
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He has directly attacked black people with his words , so how is it white folks business
richaveli83
Veteran
Hopefully she can sue and get paid.
THAT fakkit IS DEAD AS fukk
WHICH IS THE ULTIMATE GET BACK.
I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY SO
MANY NEGROS HAVE TO
POST ANYTHING ABOUT HIM ON
SOCIAL MEDIA.
WHAT EXACTLY IS IT GONNA
ACCOMPLISH OUTSIDE OF THE FACT
YOU MAY LOSE YOUR JOB?
DrBanneker
Space is the Place
They been gunning for her for a second. Even abroad in the Daily Mail. This is opportunism as much as it is a witch hunt
www.dailymail.co.uk
WaPo PROMOTES Karen Attiah to columnist a year after 'revenge' tweet
Attiah, 35, will be writing on 'race, international affairs, culture, and human rights' for the Post's new Voices Across America initiative, the newspaper said in a statement on Thursday.
BruhManFromTheFifthFlo
Veteran
ReturnOfJudah
Veteran
Black ownership > working for cacs. As long as we are working for them, they gonna use us, then spit us out
Karen Attiah (@karenattiah.bsky.social)
The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama. His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful. Now he is tweeting in support of me. This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*. Or used to work.
bsky.app
1/52
karenattiah.bsky.social
The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama.
His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful.
Now he is tweeting in support of me.
This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*.
Or used to work.
2/52
karenattiah.bsky.social
This was my last political commentary for the @washingtonpost.com
Critiquing our desire for Barack Obama to be a messiah.
Today he’s coming to my (digital) rescue after WaPo fired me.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
3/52
karenattiah.bsky.social
And now, @washingtonpost.com has fired me, the last Black staff columnist left.
All for doing my job — condemning political violence, critiquing empty rhetoric and noting America’s tolerance for violence and hatred coming from white men.
open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
4/52
karenattiah.bsky.social
I lost my dream job.
For doing journalism.
For fighting for people to able to express themselves.
In America.
5/52
karenattiah.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who has supported me.
I refuse to be silenced.
Please consider a paid subscription to my Substack so I can continue doing my work.
My pen will now be sharper than ever.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
Karen Attiah | Substack
6/52
natureone.bsky.social
We are here for you. Bring it.
7/52
godschile.bsky.social
All of these, “crash and burn” antics occurring, have me believing that Epstein list, is more prominent than any of us could conceive.
8/52
empty52.bsky.social
What about the right of foreign nationals to due process rather than being blown to bits by a drone strike, or is Obama only interested in the rights of American and Israeli citizens, do we think?
9/52
colas.nahaboo.net
Just for reference, your pointedly relevant article:
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
10/52
zebnorris.bsky.social
Right wingers used to say I "worshiped" Obama.
More projection. I was critical of him when he appointed Larry Summers. That was before he was even sworn in.
11/52
neecy.bsky.social
I was critical of him when he let Rahm call anyone to the left of the administration “fukking retarded” without a word of apology.
12/52
neecy.bsky.social
I’ll add that we were the same people who supported him over Hillary in 2008 and this was our reward.
13/52
pbcgames.bsky.social
Donald Trump launched his political career spreading racially motivated disinformation about Obama's nationality, and the Obama admin never once attempted to abridge his 1st Amendment rights.
14/52
n13e86.bsky.social
They should have.
Because it was not, in fact, covered by the 1st Amendment.
15/52
rumraisin48.bsky.social
Obama was not a delusional megalomaniac.
16/52
tjreturns.bsky.social
He was tho. And a war criminal. Millions of dead on his black soul.
17/52
yozootoo.bsky.social
That’s at least partially because he’s not a small weak man haunted endlessly by the fear that his weakness and self hatred could be exposed at any minute bringing down the carefully crafted “pretend Trump” image he has created for others.
18/52
dagobert913.bsky.social
I hope every actor associated with Disney goes on strike to protest this acquiescence to fascism. Every actor, every writer, every musician, every producer, and every director.
19/52
poppins1.bsky.social
Thank you President Obama and also Governor Pritzker for speaking out in support for all of us & our first amendment rights! Our voices are being silenced and it’s so scary - the republicans are destroying our country, dismantling our democracy and abandoning her people! Vote the OUT!
20/52
flipturns.bsky.social
Obama was a great president, which is wh Trump and the Magats hate him with passion.
21/52
dove333.bsky.social
I remember when Obama had a heckler. His audience started to boo the man, but Obama told them that the man had a right to ‘free speech’.
I also remember when Trump had a heckler & he told his followers to take the person out side & teach the person a lesson & he’d pay their legal fees - hate speech
22/52
mikerdadof2.bsky.social
Money seems to be our power lately. Everyone should cancel Disney plus and Hulu streaming right now, right after reading this. I also would boycott the movies and product and Disney visits until they turn this around. They can cave to fascism, we don’t have to.
23/52
handi817.bsky.social
Should I delete Peacock?
24/52
jamesh1977.bsky.social
Remember that last address he made to the White House press corps, basically saying how important they are?
25/52
rcarr57.bsky.social
That's because President Obama is a decent man.
26/52
jtunes6.bsky.social
Yes, the two parties are *not the same*. Choose wisely, folks.
27/52
blueskyfox.bsky.social
I bet if you kept writing criticisms against Obama you would still be at the @postopinions.bsky.social.
28/52
mercizzle.bsky.social
This is what happens with late-stage capitalism.
The press is not about truth anymore, but is about profit.
29/52
goodplacejames.bsky.social
It's possible to disagree civilly.
But Trump's ego is so fragile, his skin so thin, every critique hurts his man-baby soul like a hammer.
30/52
democratsofa.bsky.social
31/52
lagloriacubano.bsky.social
I read the @washingtonpost.com for over 45 years & it broke my heart to cancel my subscription (and lose the crossword!)
#FJeffBezos
Bluesky
32/52
mzfreud.bsky.social
I grew up on a steady diet of Disney.
It kills me to have to cancel and delete everything Disney/ABC, including Hulu and ESPN.
But I did it.
If a corp as big as Disney can get pushed around with threats from the government, then fascism is already here.
33/52
catman52.bsky.social
A wonderful post!!!
34/52
verbaljones.bsky.social
MAGA loves to create this false equivalency where people on the left were just as fanatically devoted to everything President Obama did as MAGA is to Trump. That's not how I remember it (environmentalists in particular always criticized Obama), but that's history etched in stone now for MAGA.
35/52
markmcclane.bsky.social
Conservatives number about 30% of the country, the maga sub set is about a 6th of that. They have managed to control the other 5/6ths thru subornation, extortion, bribery, etc.
A tiny russian backed neofascist minority, trying desperately to dismantle the US. Media, social and broadcast, play along.
36/52
cindymoonfan252525.bsky.social
They're doing all of this for a guy who was significantly less relevant than Rush Limbaugh, another dead guy they've already forgotten about.
How's his replacement show doing by the way? I'm pretty sure my parents are the only ones who watch it.
37/52
cindymoonfan252525.bsky.social
* listen to it, whatever
38/52
ladyfirehorse.bsky.social
You're right. This used to work. It only works in a functioning democracy. America chose a fascist wanna-be dictator. Twice. That ship has sailed. It will take for people to rise up, take to the streets in a campaign of sustained civil resistance & for the military to defect & support the people.
39/52
ladyfirehorse.bsky.social
This is how a nation topples a dictatorship. History has shown that it takes years, often decades for a nation to reach a point where their tolerance for cruelty ends. I hope America doesn't wait years before it decides it has had enough.
40/52
darryl901.bsky.social
They're part of the same corpo club tho, fascism is the goal, to maintain power while cutting out both the customers and the employees. In the words of the late great Leonard Cohen I've seen the future, it is murder.
41/52
pisst.bsky.social
42/52
blueamerican.bsky.social
43/52
iwantyoustudio.bsky.social
44/52
tradesouthwest.bsky.social
Ha-ha, he said capitulating.
45/52
vpofcommonsense.bsky.social
This makes no sense
46/52
woesofwednesday.bsky.social
It's information like this which does more damage than good.
Media companies aren't going to resist. They are literally owned by the billionaires who are destroying this country.
MAGA made change with a single bullet against itself.
Let this sink in. Really let it sink in.
47/52
jeffwave.bsky.social
He was a smart, decent man who really tried to do the best things for the common good. A very tough job for sure.
48/52
littlesheba.bsky.social
Your character matters as well as your words, Lady.
Perhaps more so--in this particular instance.
49/52
ggaatplay.bsky.social
50/52
thosrhodes.bsky.social
They won’t.Too much money involved.
51/52
pslistings.bsky.social
STAND UP and say NO to these morons
52/52
lovelydumpling.bsky.social
thanks obama
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karenattiah.bsky.socialThe last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama.
His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful.
Now he is tweeting in support of me.
This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*.
Or used to work.
2/52
karenattiah.bsky.socialThis was my last political commentary for the @washingtonpost.com
Critiquing our desire for Barack Obama to be a messiah.
Today he’s coming to my (digital) rescue after WaPo fired me.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
3/52
karenattiah.bsky.socialAnd now, @washingtonpost.com has fired me, the last Black staff columnist left.
All for doing my job — condemning political violence, critiquing empty rhetoric and noting America’s tolerance for violence and hatred coming from white men.
open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
4/52
karenattiah.bsky.socialI lost my dream job.
For doing journalism.
For fighting for people to able to express themselves.
In America.
5/52
karenattiah.bsky.socialThank you to everyone who has supported me.
I refuse to be silenced.
Please consider a paid subscription to my Substack so I can continue doing my work.
My pen will now be sharper than ever.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
Karen Attiah | Substack
6/52
natureone.bsky.socialWe are here for you. Bring it.
7/52
godschile.bsky.socialAll of these, “crash and burn” antics occurring, have me believing that Epstein list, is more prominent than any of us could conceive.
8/52
empty52.bsky.socialWhat about the right of foreign nationals to due process rather than being blown to bits by a drone strike, or is Obama only interested in the rights of American and Israeli citizens, do we think?
9/52
colas.nahaboo.netJust for reference, your pointedly relevant article:
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
10/52
zebnorris.bsky.socialRight wingers used to say I "worshiped" Obama.
More projection. I was critical of him when he appointed Larry Summers. That was before he was even sworn in.
11/52
neecy.bsky.socialI was critical of him when he let Rahm call anyone to the left of the administration “fukking retarded” without a word of apology.
12/52
neecy.bsky.socialI’ll add that we were the same people who supported him over Hillary in 2008 and this was our reward.
13/52
pbcgames.bsky.socialDonald Trump launched his political career spreading racially motivated disinformation about Obama's nationality, and the Obama admin never once attempted to abridge his 1st Amendment rights.
14/52
n13e86.bsky.socialThey should have.
Because it was not, in fact, covered by the 1st Amendment.
15/52
rumraisin48.bsky.socialObama was not a delusional megalomaniac.
16/52
tjreturns.bsky.socialHe was tho. And a war criminal. Millions of dead on his black soul.
17/52
yozootoo.bsky.socialThat’s at least partially because he’s not a small weak man haunted endlessly by the fear that his weakness and self hatred could be exposed at any minute bringing down the carefully crafted “pretend Trump” image he has created for others.
18/52
dagobert913.bsky.socialI hope every actor associated with Disney goes on strike to protest this acquiescence to fascism. Every actor, every writer, every musician, every producer, and every director.
19/52
poppins1.bsky.socialThank you President Obama and also Governor Pritzker for speaking out in support for all of us & our first amendment rights! Our voices are being silenced and it’s so scary - the republicans are destroying our country, dismantling our democracy and abandoning her people! Vote the OUT!
20/52
flipturns.bsky.socialObama was a great president, which is wh Trump and the Magats hate him with passion.
21/52
dove333.bsky.socialI remember when Obama had a heckler. His audience started to boo the man, but Obama told them that the man had a right to ‘free speech’.
I also remember when Trump had a heckler & he told his followers to take the person out side & teach the person a lesson & he’d pay their legal fees - hate speech
22/52
mikerdadof2.bsky.socialMoney seems to be our power lately. Everyone should cancel Disney plus and Hulu streaming right now, right after reading this. I also would boycott the movies and product and Disney visits until they turn this around. They can cave to fascism, we don’t have to.
23/52
handi817.bsky.socialShould I delete Peacock?
24/52
jamesh1977.bsky.socialRemember that last address he made to the White House press corps, basically saying how important they are?
25/52
rcarr57.bsky.socialThat's because President Obama is a decent man.
26/52
jtunes6.bsky.socialYes, the two parties are *not the same*. Choose wisely, folks.
27/52
blueskyfox.bsky.socialI bet if you kept writing criticisms against Obama you would still be at the @postopinions.bsky.social.
28/52
mercizzle.bsky.socialThis is what happens with late-stage capitalism.
The press is not about truth anymore, but is about profit.
29/52
goodplacejames.bsky.socialIt's possible to disagree civilly.
But Trump's ego is so fragile, his skin so thin, every critique hurts his man-baby soul like a hammer.
30/52
democratsofa.bsky.social
31/52
lagloriacubano.bsky.socialI read the @washingtonpost.com for over 45 years & it broke my heart to cancel my subscription (and lose the crossword!)
#FJeffBezos
Bluesky
32/52
mzfreud.bsky.socialI grew up on a steady diet of Disney.
It kills me to have to cancel and delete everything Disney/ABC, including Hulu and ESPN.
But I did it.
If a corp as big as Disney can get pushed around with threats from the government, then fascism is already here.
33/52
catman52.bsky.socialA wonderful post!!!
34/52
verbaljones.bsky.socialMAGA loves to create this false equivalency where people on the left were just as fanatically devoted to everything President Obama did as MAGA is to Trump. That's not how I remember it (environmentalists in particular always criticized Obama), but that's history etched in stone now for MAGA.
35/52
markmcclane.bsky.socialConservatives number about 30% of the country, the maga sub set is about a 6th of that. They have managed to control the other 5/6ths thru subornation, extortion, bribery, etc.
A tiny russian backed neofascist minority, trying desperately to dismantle the US. Media, social and broadcast, play along.
36/52
cindymoonfan252525.bsky.socialThey're doing all of this for a guy who was significantly less relevant than Rush Limbaugh, another dead guy they've already forgotten about.
How's his replacement show doing by the way? I'm pretty sure my parents are the only ones who watch it.
37/52
cindymoonfan252525.bsky.social* listen to it, whatever
38/52
ladyfirehorse.bsky.socialYou're right. This used to work. It only works in a functioning democracy. America chose a fascist wanna-be dictator. Twice. That ship has sailed. It will take for people to rise up, take to the streets in a campaign of sustained civil resistance & for the military to defect & support the people.
39/52
ladyfirehorse.bsky.socialThis is how a nation topples a dictatorship. History has shown that it takes years, often decades for a nation to reach a point where their tolerance for cruelty ends. I hope America doesn't wait years before it decides it has had enough.
40/52
darryl901.bsky.socialThey're part of the same corpo club tho, fascism is the goal, to maintain power while cutting out both the customers and the employees. In the words of the late great Leonard Cohen I've seen the future, it is murder.
41/52
pisst.bsky.social
42/52
blueamerican.bsky.social
43/52
iwantyoustudio.bsky.social
44/52
tradesouthwest.bsky.socialHa-ha, he said capitulating.
45/52
vpofcommonsense.bsky.socialThis makes no sense
46/52
woesofwednesday.bsky.socialIt's information like this which does more damage than good.
Media companies aren't going to resist. They are literally owned by the billionaires who are destroying this country.
MAGA made change with a single bullet against itself.
Let this sink in. Really let it sink in.
47/52
jeffwave.bsky.socialHe was a smart, decent man who really tried to do the best things for the common good. A very tough job for sure.
48/52
littlesheba.bsky.socialYour character matters as well as your words, Lady.
Perhaps more so--in this particular instance.
49/52
ggaatplay.bsky.social50/52
thosrhodes.bsky.socialThey won’t.Too much money involved.
51/52
pslistings.bsky.socialSTAND UP and say NO to these morons
52/52
lovelydumpling.bsky.socialthanks obama
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