The Washington Post Writers Group

The Washington Post Writers Group (WPWG), a division of The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate, is a press syndication service composed of opinion journalists, editorial cartoonists, comic strips and columnists. The service is operated by The Washington Post.

The Washington Post Writers Group
TypeSyndication
IndustryMedia
Founded1973 (1973)
Headquarters,
Area served
United States
Servicesopinion journalists, editorial cartoonists, comic strips, and columnists
OwnerThe Washington Post
ParentThe Washington Post News Service & Syndicate
DivisionsThe Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News
Websitewashingtonpost.com/syndication

The Writers Group provides syndicated columns, editorial cartoons, features, and comic strips to newspapers, magazines, and other subscribers globally. The Writers Group also offers The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News, which provides up to 150 national and international stories plus photos and graphics.[1]

History

The Washington Post Writers Group formed in 1973.[1]

Writers

Writers syndicated by the group include Eugene Robinson, Kathleen Parker, E. J. Dionne, George Will, and Ruth Marcus. The late Charles Krauthammer was also a syndicate member.

Comic strips

The syndicate began distributing comic strips in 1980 with Berkeley Breathed's Bloom County. Long-running strips distributed by the service include Brian Crane's Pickles (1990–present), Dave Blazek's Loose Parts (1991–present), and Darrin Bell's Rudy Park (2001–present) & Candorville (2003-present). As of 2018, the service syndicates eight comic strips to newspapers nationwide and abroad.

Current comic strips

Former comic strips

See also

References

  1. "About Us". Washington Post – Washington Post Writers Group. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  2. "A Comic Life: Donna Lewis '86," UMBC Magazine (Jan. 31, 2011).
  3. Holtz, Allan. "Mystery Strips of E&P Special Edition," Stripper's Guide (Jan. 7, 2014).
  4. Holtz, Allan. "Obscurity of the Day: Middle Ages," Stripper's Guide (Feb. 25, 2014).
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