Fired Columnist Rejects Washington Post Return Despite Arbitration Victory

Karen Attiah rejects a Washington Post return despite winning her arbitration case.

Karen Attiah has chosen not to resume her role at the Washington Post after an arbitrator determined her termination following statements about Charlie Kirk was unjustified. The veteran writer, who spent more than a decade with the publication, announced her decision to remain away despite winning the reinstatement ruling.

• The backgroundAttiah spent 11 years working at the publication as an editor and opinion writer.
• The causeShe was dismissed following public remarks she made after the death of Charlie Kirk.