Ronald Reagan Foundation forms new nonpartisan center focused on civility in politics
Frederick J. Ryan, publisher of The Washington Post, is stepping down to lead the formation of a new center on civility in politics at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation in Simi Valley.
Ryan, who had led the Post for the past nine years, is a veteran publisher who was co-founder of Politico. He also was a former chief of staff in the Reagan White House. He managed a period of explosive growth at the Post, which has dramatically enhanced its digital offerings in recent years.
In a release, the Reagan Institute said that the new center will “promote constructive solutions to address the deep divisions and discord in America.”
“Americans of all political persuasions are calling for a return to a culture of civility and respect in our political processes, social media platforms, schools and communities,” Ryan said in a statement.
Ryan is currently the board chair for the Presidential Foundation and Institute.
