Response to GOOD Magazine Layoffs
On June 1, 2012, Los Angeles-based GOOD magazine fired almost all of their editorial staff. Saddened and outraged journalists and media-watchers took to Twitter to respond to the mass layoff.
- Shortly after 5 pm (EST), Poynter broke the news that GOOD magazine was laying off most of its editors in favor of a "community-based publishing system."
GOOD magazine is laying off most of its editorial staff, including Executive Editor @annfriedman: journ.us/JTomXI- Confirmed layoffs @GOOD magazine include @annfriedman @amandahess @cordjefferson @NonaWA: journ.us/JTomXI
- The departing journalists tweeted their feelings.
Voluntary last day at @GOOD. For the dearly departed @annfriedman @megreenwell @cordjefferson @amandahess, this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3MXiTeH_Pg- Sometimes the only thing to do is put on a sundress and eat French fries and drink whiskey with your people. instagr.am/p/LWy5GcsDBO/
- And they received an outpouring of support.
Damnit, was hoping @cordjefferson had escaped the @GOOD layoffs. Incredible writer. You'll find another great gig soon.
@cordjefferson sad to hear the news. Really enjoyed your contributions to @GOOD. Hope things turn out well for you.
#FF @TimFernholz Rising young editor/reporter, ex-@GOOD biz editor, @NationalJournal econ whiz. I see good things ahead.- A common reaction to the news was resigned sadness.
Been on plane for 13 hrs, land to terrible news that GOOD magazine is laying off most editorial staff incl @annfriedman journ.us/JTomXI
Heartbreaking -- @GOOD laid off most of its (excellent) editorial staff today bit.ly/JTomXJ
