The Washington Post added a new phrase beneath its online masthead this week — "Democracy Dies in Darkness" — and the commentary flowed immediately.. The Washington Post has long been viewed as a bastion of democracy and freedom of expression, and the phrase "Democracy Dies in Darkness" has become an iconic part of its identity. But what does this phrase mean, and why has it become so important to the Post? It's a reminder of the power of a free press to hold leaders and governments accountable, an essential element in maintaining a.
"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.. That's why, a few years after I bought it, I, Jeff Bezos, proudly chose our slogan, "Democracy Dies in Darkness." That said, it has come to my attention that many of our readers misunderstood my reason for adopting that phrase—first popularized by legendary investigative journalist Bob Woodward.