Newspapers demand accountability and transparency from the institutions they cover. But when it comes to The Post, one of the world's best-known media institutions, the attitude seems to be: Good for thee, but not for me.
Seems rather obvious to anyone who reads beyond the comics. [Shadow: You rarely do any more. Me: yes – too painful.]
A separate question is whether The Post adheres to the [ethical and journalistic] policies in place. In my first two months as ombudsman, I've found a disturbing lack of attention to the standards and ethics rules.
Gee, ya think?
[A] surprising number of staffers told me it's been years since they reviewed them. And several said they simply don't adhere to some of the policies ...."
Policies? We’re the Washington Post! We don’t need no stinkin’ policies.
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