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Patrick Svitek
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Politics Breaking News Reporter, The Washington Post
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Biography
Patrick Svitek is a reporter for the Texas Tribune in Austin, Texas. He covers state politics, the Texas Legislature and the role of Texas in the 2016 presidential race. Svitek previously worked in the Austin bureau of the Houston Chronicle, where he also covered politics. Svitek graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He received his bachelor’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism. Svitek has interned for The Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, the Huffington Post in Washington, D.C., and the Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has also worked part-time for the Chicago Tribune and Journal Gazette. Before graduating, Svitek served six terms on the editorial board of The Daily Northwestern, including twice as City editor and twice as a managing editor. He was editor in chief of the 2013 summer edition. Svitek grew up in Newtown, Connecticut, and Fort Wayne. He is currently based in Austin.
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post is a prominent newspaper in the United States, founded in 1877. It has evolved from its initial alignment with the Democratic Party to an independent stance. The newspaper has a rich history, including a significant turnaround under financier Eugene Meyer in 1933, followed by his son-in-law, Philip Graham, who became publisher in 1947. The Washington Post primarily publishes a daily newspaper that covers a wide array of topics, including national and international news, politics, business, sports, and entertainment. It also offers digital subscriptions, allowing readers to access content online and through mobile apps, featuring breaking news, in-depth analysis, and multimedia elements like videos and podcasts. Additionally, the newspaper includes specialized sections such as The Washington Post Magazine and Style, and it hosts various events and conferences that often feature notable figures in politics and journalism.
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