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Welcome back, Len!

MediaBistro brings us the news that Len Downie, who famously abstained from voting while he served as executive editor of The Washington Post, registered with the...
September 11, 2008

MediaBistro brings us the news that Len Downie, who famously abstained from voting while he served as executive editor of The Washington Post, registered with the D.C. Board of Elections the very day he stepped down.

Now, Len, it’s on to the important matter of developing opinions on political issues.

Clint Hendler is the managing editor of Mother Jones, and a former deputy editor of CJR.