WP staffers can observe, but not ‘participate’ in Colbert, Stewart rallies

The Upshot
“By participate,” says a Post memo, “we mean that Post newsroom employees cannot in any way put themselves in a position that could be construed as supporting (or opposing) that cause. … This guideline does not prohibit Post newsroom employees from observing — that is, watching and listening from the sidelines.” Michael Calderone has other news orgs’ rally attendance policies.

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