The Washington Times

The Washington Times is a daily newspaper headquartered in Washington, DC. Though its local competitor, The Washington Post, has a circulation about 7 times higher, the Times is one of the nation's most influential newspapers with a decidedly conservative editorial bent.

Fast Facts

1. Circulation: 102,000
2. Editor: John Solomon
3. Founded: 1982
4. Headquarters: 3600 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC

History

The paper was co-founded—and is funded—by Sun Myung Moon, the leader of the controversial Unification Church, which has been called a cult. In January, 2008, the Times named Washington Post reporter John Solomon as its new executive editor. From 1987 to 1990, the Times Editorial page was edited by Tony Snow, who went on to be White House Press Secretary for President George W. Bush.

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