So Now HuffPost Decides to Pay Writers. Its Effect on the Industry Still Lingers

Posted Thursday, January 25, 2018 3:00 pm

Matthew Hays | CJR

Many freelance writers rejoiced last week when the web site HuffPost (formerly The Huffington Post) announced it would be paying for all written contributions. Since its inception almost 13 years ago, the site—founded by millionaire Arianna Huffington—relied heavily on free content.

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So Now HuffPost Decides to Pay Writers. Its Effect on the Industry Still Lingers

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