Why I'm quitting the Washington Post

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Ann Telnaes, an editorial cartoonist for the Washington Post since 2008, resigned from her position after the paper rejected one of her cartoons criticizing billionaire tech and media executives. She explains that while editorial feedback and revisions were common, this was the first time a cartoon was rejected due to its point of view. Telnaes highlights the importance of a free press and holding powerful individuals accountable, concluding that she will continue to use her cartooning to voice truth to power.