We write to you at a critical moment in American history. Our democracy is under siege by a growing authoritarian movement, fueled by the dangerous agendas of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Their influence threatens the very foundations of our freedoms—silencing dissent, dismantling democratic institutions, and consolidating power in the hands of a few.

Your recent announcement that The Washington Post will shift its opinion section’s mission to promote “personal liberties and free markets” is deeply concerning. This decision appears to align with efforts to stifle progressive voices and weaken the press’s role as a check on power. The free press must remain an unwavering force for truth, not a casualty of corporate or political pressure.

Silence in the face of fascism is complicity. We urge you to take a definitive stand by publicly condemning authoritarianism and rejecting any alignment—explicit or implicit—with those seeking to erode democracy. We call on you to:

Uphold the Freedom of the Press – Ensure that The Washington Post remains a stronghold for journalistic integrity, fearless in holding power to account.

Reject the Trump-Musk Agenda – Refuse to comply with policies or business decisions that enable authoritarian control, disinformation, or suppression of voices advocating for justice and equality.

Defend Democracy – Use your platform to unequivocally support free and fair elections, civil liberties, and the rule of law in the United States.

History will remember where individuals of immense influence stood in moments of crisis. We call on you to be on the right side of history—to be a defender of democracy rather than a bystander to its decline.