Karen Attiah

Karen Attiah is a high-profile opinion columnist for The Washington Post. She recently gained significant attention after being fired by the newspaper in September 2025. The dismissal stemmed from social media posts Attiah made concerning Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who had recently been killed. An independent arbitrator has since ordered The Washington Post to rehire Attiah and award her back pay. The arbitrator found that the newspaper lacked sufficient grounds for her termination and had violated her rights as a union-protected employee. This ruling highlights ongoing discussions about social media policies for journalists and the rights of unionized workers within news organizations.