Washington Post Opinion Editor Adam O’Neal Resigns After One Year

O’Neal, who was hired to oversee a significant restructuring of the opinion section, is stepping down just 12 months into the role.

WASHINGTON — Adam O’Neal, the opinion editor for The Washington Post, is stepping down from his position, marking a significant leadership change just one year after he was brought on to oversee a major transformation of the newspaper's opinion desk. O’Neal’s tenure began during a period of active restructuring for the publication, following a directive from owner Jeff Bezos to modernize and diversify the opinion section. His departure was confirmed internally via a memo sent to staff, ending a high-profile stint that saw both institutional growth and internal friction. Throughout his time…