Good news for those who were a bit wary of the Post colluding with faux-country artist Clint Black (oh, and parterning with the administration on a government-sponsored march supporting the military and the war) — the Post announced today that it is dropping its plans to promote the Freedom Walk, set to take place September 11 on the Mall:

“As it appears that this event could become politicized, The Post has decided to honor the Washington area victims of 9/11 by making a contribution directly to the Pentagon Memorial Fund,” said Eric Grant, a Post spokesman. “It is The Post’s practice to avoid activities that might lead readers to question the objectivity of The Post’s news coverage.”

Negative press in recent days and public pressure on the Post from readers and the newspaper’s news employees’ union probably contributed to their withdrawal; Fishbowl DC mentions that there were internal memos circulated in the Post newsroom yesterday, so keep your eyes on that site for any further info. There’s been no word if the other media sponsors, WJLA, WTOP, and News Channel 8, have plans to drop their sponsorship.