The Washington Post has made endorsements in previous elections and its editorial board has repeatedly called Trump unfit for office. That they have shied away from endorsing Kamala Harris now—when our democracy is on the line—is extremely disappointing. The presidential race is going to come down to a handful of votes, and a newspaper endorsement from one of the most widely read publications in America could determine the outcome. Let's express our disappointment and urge them to reconsider!
Our democracy is on the line this November. This election is shaping up to be the race of our lifetimes, and its outcome will have a profound impact on the future of this country, the climate, and the world.
Despite these stakes, you have declined to endorse a presidential candidate. We are writing to express our disappointment, especially in light of the fact that your editorial board has repeatedly declared Donald Trump unfit for office.
At this critical juncture, it is more important than ever that you use your influence to preserve our democracy. If you do not speak up now, there is no guarantee that you will be able to do so in the future. Democracy will truly die in darkness, and that would be a great tragedy for us all.
It's not too late to reconsider. We hope you will do so.