Seattle Times Columnist Resigns Over Spiked Column

Matt Calkins, a prominent columnist at the Seattle Times, has resigned from his position following the publication’s decision to spike a column he wrote about transgender issues. The resignation marks a significant moment in ongoing debates about editorial independence and content moderation at major newspapers. Calkins’ departure highlights tensions between columnists and editorial leadership over which perspectives should reach readers.

AI-generated summary — triage, not the story; the byline above links out to the publisher.