The Washington Post announced that Karin Brulliard and Joanna Slater have joined the America desk as national correspondents, “adding to The Post’s continued expansion across the United States. Karin is based in Colorado and Joanna in Massachusetts.

“Joanna and Karin are the latest reporters to join The Post’s growing presence beyond the Beltway, following Holly Bailey and Tim Craig, who recently established new posts in Minnesota and South Florida, respectively. Our roster of national reporters carry front-line responsibilities for covering breaking news in their regions while also concentrating on themes relevant to the nation as a whole or on special projects.

“Amanda Erickson, a former deputy campaign editor, also has joined the desk to help oversee the new regional correspondents as a deputy editor. With reporters also stationed in California, Kansas and Texas, the America desk is positioning The Post to respond to news affecting Americans nationwide with greater speed and awareness.”

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