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"Democracy Dies in Darkness" was the first slogan to be officially adopted by The Washington Post in its 140-year history. According to the newspaper, the phrase was popularized by investigative journalist Bob Woodward.
Oct 22, 2023 · “Democracy Dies in Darkness” — ultimately chosen by owner Jeff Bezos — was seen as a shot at Trump, but it wasn’t, Baron writes in his new book, Collison of Power.
The Washington Post added a new phrase beneath its online masthead this week — "Democracy Dies in Darkness" — and the commentary flowed immediately. The slogan quickly trended on Twitter ...
Feb 3, 2019 · The story behind the ‘Democracy Dies in Darkness’ slogan. The Washington Post’s new tagline turns out to be an old saying, with historical significance. Post Reports: Sound. Informed. The...
Sep 26, 2023 · Two years earlier—a month into Trump’s presidency—the Post had affixed “Democracy dies in darkness” under its nameplate on the printed newspaper, as well as at the top of its website and ...
- Martin Baron
Feb 22, 2017 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post is featuring a new motto on the paper’s website: “Democracy Dies in Darkness.” The words now appear underneath the name of the paper on its website. They were not, however, in a similar place in the paper’s print edition Wednesday.
Feb 22, 2017 · The 140-year-old paper’s adopted slogan “Democracy Dies in Darkness” is now on the website’s homepage underneath the title. Popularized by legendary American investigative journalist Bob...
