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Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 05/20/2013

Last week's biggest coverup

President Obama summoning umbrellas from the Marines to shield himself and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a news conference was the runaway reader comment winner over the weekend.

By Doug Feaver  |  02:53 PM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:59 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Post readers debate the Boston bombings

Post readers discuss the decision to bring federal charges against a suspect, as well as the White House's handling of the case.

By Doug Feaver  |  12:59 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Reader representative

Posted at 01:34 PM ET, 04/15/2013

Opting out of school tests: Readers respond

A cross-section of reaction to the growing resistance to standardized testing.

By Doug Feaver  |  01:34 PM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Reader representative

Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 04/10/2013

Where Congress stands on guns: The team project with ProPublica

The Post and ProPublica teamed up to offer a detailed look at where Congress stands on gun control. You can contribute by helping track where your lawmaker plans to vote on upcoming gun legislation.

By Kat Downs  |  10:29 AM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:27 PM ET, 04/05/2013

The case of the vanished print button

Readers are writing to inquire about Post reporting, a coming paywall and more.

By Doug Feaver  |  04:27 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Reader representative

Posted at 09:31 AM ET, 03/29/2013

'Read In': How readers are consuming our journalism across the country, in real time

We just soft-launched a feature that shows where readers across the country are consuming Post journalism, in real time.

By Cory Haik  |  09:31 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Today's front page: Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Top stories and photos.

By TJ Ortenzi  |  10:01 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  a1, front page

Posted at 09:29 AM ET, 03/25/2013

Today's front page: March 25, 2013

Today's top stories.

By TJ Ortenzi  |  09:29 AM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  front page

Posted at 07:07 AM ET, 03/25/2013

Introducing an all-new version of our flagship iPad app

We're excited to roll out to you an all-new version of our flagship iPad app.

By Marty Baron  |  07:07 AM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 03/13/2013

How readers contributed to our 'gun number' story

After the magazine ran a story about nine Washington area residents whose lives had been affected by gun violence, readers responded with their own stories.

By Bethonie Butler  |  11:54 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Read comments on mobile Web

You can now read comments on The Post's mobile Web site. Posting is coming soon!

By Julia Beizer  |  03:23 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 03/05/2013

The Gun Moment: Behind WP Magazine's recent coverage

A look at how the Post is covering guns and the issues surrounding gun violence, gun control and gun rights.

By Bethonie Butler  |  10:27 AM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  guns

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 02/27/2013

About Wednesday's 'impressionist' front page photo

Wednesday's edition of The Washington Post features an "impressionist" front page photo from photographer Michael Williamson.

By Bethonie Butler  |  11:31 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Long Reads: Follow new and classic Washington Post stories

Follow new and classic Washington Post stories on Longreads.

By Bethonie Butler  |  12:40 PM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Hax-Philes: Discuss advice in our new Hax forum!

Hax-Philes can discuss Carolyn Hax's columns, weekly chats and more in our new Hax forum.

By Bethonie Butler  |  12:43 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 02/04/2013

How to submit photos to the 2013 Peeps Diorama Contest

A step-by-step guide to submitting photos for the 2013 Peeps Diorama Contest.

By Bethonie Butler  |  10:00 AM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:35 PM ET, 01/29/2013

Introducing Truth Teller: Political fact-checking

Truth Teller is a prototype for a news application that aims to fact check political speeches in near realtime.

By Bethonie Butler  |  12:35 PM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  cory haik, knight foundation, steven ginsberg, truth teller, washington post

Posted at 04:56 PM ET, 01/22/2013

Forums: Talk amongst yourselves

Conversation flows freely in the Post's new online forums.

By Greg Barber  |  04:56 PM ET, 01/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:35 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Changes to Washington Post comments

We've introduced exciting changes to Washington Post comments! You can now view your past comments and ignore comments from particular readers.

By Bethonie Butler  |  05:35 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Comments

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 12/05/2012

Today's front page: December 5, 2012

Short summary of story

By TJ Ortenzi  |  08:53 AM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  A1, front page

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Today's front page: Dec. 3, 2012

Short summary of story

By Bethonie Butler  |  11:12 AM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  front page

Posted at 04:55 PM ET, 11/29/2012

Animating The Washington Post's home page with GIFs for Capitol Assets

Why we used a GIF to illustrate our Capitol Assets on the homepage and how The Post plans to use GIFs in the future.

By Bethonie Butler  |  04:55 PM ET, 11/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 11/29/2012

The Federal Diary celebrates 80 years

The Federal Diary, which covers the federal government and its workforce, launched 80 years ago on Nov. 29, 1932.

By Bethonie Butler  |  01:50 PM ET, 11/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  80th birthday, Federal Diary, Federal Diary anniversary, Federal Diary column, Federal workforce, Joe Davidson

Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 11/06/2012

Election 2012: How the Post will call key races

Election 2012: How The Post will call key races

By Bethonie Butler  |  12:37 PM ET, 11/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  barack obama, battleground states, calling elections, Campaign 2012, election 2012, election calls, election results, jason bartz, key races, mitt romney, serdar tumgoren, swing states, wilson andrews

Posted at 10:25 PM ET, 10/29/2012

Hurricane Sandy may impact Post home delivery

The storm may impact home delivery.

By Melissa Bell  |  10:25 PM ET, 10/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:13 PM ET, 10/19/2012

What’s your favorite #dcintersection?

Short summary of story

By Robert Samuels  |  12:13 PM ET, 10/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 10/11/2012

Washington Post now delivers to your home computer!

Washington Post now delivers to your home computer!

By Bethonie Butler  |  11:06 AM ET, 10/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ad, advertisement, nostalgia, the washington post, vintage Washington Post ad, washington post

Posted at 11:06 AM ET, 10/11/2012

Washington Post now delivers to your home computer!

Washington Post now delivers to your home computer!

By Bethonie Butler  |  11:06 AM ET, 10/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  the washington post

Posted at 05:05 PM ET, 10/08/2012

Animating The Washington Post’s home page with GIFs for Capitol Assets

The Post's design team weighs in on why The Washington Post homepage illustrated our Capitol Assets series with a GIF image and how The Post plans to use GIFs in the future.

By Bethonie Butler  |  05:05 PM ET, 10/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  animated GIF, animated GIFs, Emily Chow, GIF, GIFs, graphic GIF, graphics, Post design, Post GIFs, Post graphics, The Atlantic Wire, The Guardian, Tumblr, Washington Post graphics

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 10/08/2012

Post blogs getting a facelift

We've made exciting changes to Post blogs.

By Bethonie Butler  |  01:56 PM ET, 10/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  blog design, design changes, post blog design, post blogs, the washington post, washington post

Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 10/05/2012

Nationals or Senators? Depends on who you ask.

The Nationals or The Senators? When it comes to Nats history, it depends on who you ask.

By Bethonie Butler  |  05:01 PM ET, 10/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  1924, 1933, baseball, Bertram Abramson, J. Freedom du Lac, Nationals, Nats, NL East, Teddy Roosevelt, The Nationals, The Senators, World Series

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 10/04/2012

Who won the debate?

Who won last night's debate? Get a sense of the social reaction and what our experts are saying.

By Bethonie Butler  |  11:35 AM ET, 10/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2012 presidential debate, barack obama, debate, denver, election 2012, first presidential debate, mitt romney, obama, presidential debate, presidential election, romney, vote, who won the debate?

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 10/04/2012

Who won the debate?

Who won last night's debate? Get a sense of the social reaction and what our experts are saying.

By Bethonie Butler  |  11:35 AM ET, 10/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  barack obama, election 2012, first presidential debate, mitt romney, presidential debate, presidential election, who won the debate?

Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 08/20/2012

The Washington Post and the mobile Web: Meeting users where they are

Our all-new mobile Web site is rolling out to our smartphone audience gradually over the next several days. Here’s what we have in store.

By Julia Beizer  |  04:13 PM ET, 08/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 08/15/2012

Games and puzzles offerings expand for Washington Post readers

Dozens of interactive games added to The Washington Post.

By Washington Post Editors  |  02:30 PM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  games

Posted at 11:37 PM ET, 07/31/2012

Introducing @MentionMachine Social Index

@MentionMachine Social Index tracks Twitter mentions of companies in the NASDAQ-100.

By Cory Haik  |  11:37 PM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:15 PM ET, 05/20/2012

Exploring the White House visitors database

The White House visitor logs capture the ordinary (and extraordinary) pulse of the presidency, from state arrival ceremonies to bowling alley tours.

By Amanda Zamora  |  08:15 PM ET, 05/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:53 PM ET, 05/17/2012

Washington Post video team nominated for 12 regional Emmys

The Emmy-nominated video work ranges from general assignment news to large projects months in the making.

By Mark S. Luckie  |  04:53 PM ET, 05/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 04/30/2012

How the Post is improving site performance

The Post IT team has taken specific steps to improve site performance.

By Bethonie Butler  |  04:16 PM ET, 04/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 04/24/2012

Ezra Klein: Ask him anything

Have questions for Wonkblog’s Ezra Klein? Ask him anything.

By Bethonie Butler  |  01:23 PM ET, 04/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 05:13 PM ET, 04/23/2012

Questions for Post editors? Submit them here

Have questions for Post editors? Submit them here or tweet them using #askthepost.

By Bethonie Butler  |  05:13 PM ET, 04/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 04/14/2012

The Washington Post launches a new site navigation

The redesign provides a much clearer and easier to use interface.

By Sarah Sampsel  |  12:00 PM ET, 04/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:37 PM ET, 04/13/2012

Ann Romney, Mike Wallace and faith, with doubts: Comments of the week

From smart commentary on the debate surrounding Ann Romney’s role as a stay-at-home mom to Some of our favorite comments from the past seven days.

By Jon DeNunzio and Bethonie Butler  |  05:37 PM ET, 04/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ask the Post

Posted at 06:15 PM ET, 04/03/2012

How has The Post’s Social Reader changed readership? Post Chairman Don Graham responds on Quora

Don Graham, chairman of The Washington Post Co., responded to a question about how The Post’s Social Reader has changed the newspaper’s readership.

By Bethonie Butler  |  06:15 PM ET, 04/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 03/30/2012

Post Most Reads: March’s Top 10 Don’t Miss Stories

By Michael Katz  |  12:33 PM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 03/29/2012

John Temple appointed a Managing Editor of The Washington Post

The Washington Post named John Temple as a new managing editor.

By Marcus Brauchli  |  10:27 AM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:50 PM ET, 03/27/2012

The Post’s Branded Channel on Stumbleupon

The Post recently launched a branded channel on the social sharing site.

By Justin Bank  |  06:50 PM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 03/14/2012

Facebook Interest Lists: Follow custom news feeds created by Post staffers

We’re using Facebook’s new Interest Lists. Follow custom news feeds created by Post staffers.

By Mark Luckie and David Beard  |  02:16 PM ET, 03/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 03/07/2012

Question for Post editors? Submit it here.

Do you have a question for Post editors? Submit it here.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:10 AM ET, 03/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 02/29/2012

10 Top Post Reads of February

By Michael Katz  |  02:29 PM ET, 02/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:27 AM ET, 02/27/2012

Washington Post Politics app for the iPad: An introduction

The app tells you everything you need to know about the latest election news and developments, delivered in one-of-a-kind graphical display and with stunning photography.

By Steven Ginsberg  |  05:27 AM ET, 02/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:13 PM ET, 02/26/2012

Introducing the Washington Post Politics App for iPad: a letter from the Executive Editor

By Marcus Brauchli  |  11:13 PM ET, 02/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:10 AM ET, 02/24/2012

Introducing Personal Post

Personal Post is a new a tool that will allow Washington Post readers to create customized streams of content.

By Washington Post Editors  |  07:10 AM ET, 02/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 02/13/2012

Critique The Post’s front page: February 13

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:08 AM ET, 02/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 02/06/2012

Questions for Post editors? Submit them here

By Washington Post editors  |  08:30 AM ET, 02/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 06:13 PM ET, 01/30/2012

About our changes in comment threads and moderation

The Post introduces changes to its commenting platform and comment moderation.

By Jon DeNunzio  |  06:13 PM ET, 01/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:08 PM ET, 01/30/2012

CIA suicide bombing victim: Reporter responds to reader questions

Post reporter Ian Shapira responds to reader questions about his story on one of the victims of a 2009 suicide bombing at a base in Afghanistan.

By Washington Post editors  |  05:08 PM ET, 01/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 01/27/2012

#CampaignReads: Post Politics wants to know what you’re reading

Share the most compelling election coverage on Twitter using the hash tag #CampaignReads. Your picks might be featured on campaignreads.com.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:40 AM ET, 01/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  #campaignreads

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 01/25/2012

Critique The Post’s front page: January 25

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:46 AM ET, 01/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 01/24/2012

Critique The Post’s front page: January 23

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  12:18 PM ET, 01/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 04:35 PM ET, 01/23/2012

Black Women in America: A look at The Post’s new series

A look at The Post’s series on black women in America.

By Bethonie Butler  |  04:35 PM ET, 01/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 01/23/2012

Questions for Post editors? Submit them here

Submit your questions for Post editors: Week of January 23, 2012.

By Washington Post editors  |  01:24 PM ET, 01/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 01/23/2012

Critique The Post’s front page: January 23

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:13 AM ET, 01/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 01/20/2012

Critique The Post’s front page: January 20

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:00 AM ET, 01/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 12:13 PM ET, 01/19/2012

Critique The Post’s front page: January 19

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  12:13 PM ET, 01/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 01/18/2012

Wikipedia blackout: The Post tries to fill in the blanks

The Post joins The Guardian, NPR and other news outlets in filling in for Wikipedia as the online encyclopedia goes dark in protest of SOPA and PIPA.

By David Beard  |  10:39 AM ET, 01/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Daily Roundup

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 01/18/2012

Critique The Post’s front page: January 18

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:00 AM ET, 01/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 01/17/2012

Post photography and the use of high dynamic range

Director of photography Michel Du Cille responds to questions about the use of high dynamic range in a front page photo that appeared in the Jan. 13 edition of The Post.

By Michel du Cille  |  11:29 AM ET, 01/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 01/13/2012

Critique The Post’s front page: January 13

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  02:00 PM ET, 01/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 01/12/2012

Post RSS Feeds: Why are Wonkblog and Plum Line RSS feeds no longer full text? Q&A

Readers ask why The Post decided to truncate RSS feeds. Mobile editor Julia Beizer responds.

By Washington Post editors  |  04:54 PM ET, 01/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 01/08/2012

Too much innovation at The Post?

In a recent column, Post ombudsman Patrick Pexton wonders if The Post is innovating too quickly. Managing Editor Raju Narisetti responds.

By Washington Post editors  |  12:21 PM ET, 01/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Daily Roundup, Q&A

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 01/06/2012

Why doesn’t The Post have closed captioning on its videos? Q&A

A reader asks why The Post doesn’t have closed captioning on its videos. The Post’s Director of Video, Andrew Pergam responds.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:44 AM ET, 01/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 01/05/2012

Book World: Will it ever come back as a stand-alone section? Q&A

A reader asks if Book World will ever be a stand-alone section. Post Managing Editor Raju Narisetti responds.

By Washington Post editors  |  03:12 PM ET, 01/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 01/05/2012

Questions for Post editors? Submit them here

Do you have questions for the Post? Whether you’re curious about our Web site, how we covered the day’s big story, a photo or anything in between, post your question in the thread below.

By Washington Post editors  |  02:15 PM ET, 01/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 01/05/2012

Critique The Post’s front page: January 5

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:41 AM ET, 01/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 01/04/2012

Critique The Post’s front page: January 4

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:02 AM ET, 01/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 01/03/2012

The 25 richest/poorest members of Congress: Why it pays to listen

After we published a gallery featuring the members of Congress with the highest net worth in 2010, a reader asked us to show him the 25 poorest members of Congress. So, we did.

By David Beard  |  02:35 PM ET, 01/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 01/03/2012

Corrections: Down in 2011

The Post published 877 corrections in print editions in 2011, down from 1054 in 2010.

By Washington Post editors  |  12:58 PM ET, 01/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 01/03/2012

Changes on Pages A1 and A2 of The Post

Read about the changes on Pages A1 and A2 of The Post.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:10 AM ET, 01/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Daily Roundup

Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 01/02/2012

2011 by the numbers: A memo to Post staff from Managing Editor Raju Narisetti

Managing Editor Raju Narisetti sent this memo to Post staff Jan. 2.

By Washington Post editors  |  03:33 PM ET, 01/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  staff memo

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 12/30/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 30

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:42 AM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 12/29/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 29

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:36 AM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 12/28/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 28

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:50 AM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 12/23/2011

Good storytelling and great design: A happy marriage

TheMarioBlog holds up The Washington Post as a textbook example of what happens when great stories are presented through innovative design with insights from Post news designers Jon Wile and Katie Myrick.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:57 AM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/22/2011

The Washington Post’s most innovative journalism of the year

In 2011, The Washington Post used a variety of techniques and technology to bring to life this year’s biggest news stories. We want you to vote on your favorites.

By Mark S. Luckie  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Daily Roundup

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 12/21/2011

Notable deaths in 2011: Why did The Post publish a separate gallery featuring African Americans?

We respond to criticism of the Post for pulling together a gallery on prominent African Americans who died in 2011.

By Washington Post editors  |  12:14 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/20/2011

Seat Pleasant 59: Behind the series

Lynda Robinson, editor of the Seat Pleasant 59 series, explains how the story came about.

By Lynda Robinson  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:21 PM ET, 12/19/2011

Kim Jong Il: Why the North Korean leader’s obituary was below the fold in an earlier edition of the Post

Readers ask why news of Kim Jong Il’s death was below the fold. The North Korean leader’s obituary appeared below the fold in earlier editions of Monday’s Post.

By Washington Post editors  |  04:21 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 12/19/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 19

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:52 AM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 12/14/2011

Newt Gingrich: The focus of too many Post op-eds? Q&A

Twitter users wonder if the Post’s op-ed page on Wednesday, Dec. 14 was too critical of Newt Gingrich.

By Washington Post editors  |  04:00 PM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:21 PM ET, 12/14/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 14

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By Washington Post editors  |  03:21 PM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:14 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 13

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:14 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 12

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By Washington Post editors  |  11:29 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Questions for Post editors? Submit them here

Do you have questions for the Post? Whether you’re curious about our Web site, how we covered the day’s big story, a photo or anything in between, post your question in the thread below.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:25 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 12/09/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 9

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By Washington Post editors  |  11:29 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 8

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By Washington Post editors  |  12:07 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 12/07/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 7

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:55 AM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 12/06/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 6

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:04 AM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:20 PM ET, 12/05/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: December 5

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By Washington Post editors  |  02:20 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 12/01/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Dec. 1

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By Washington Post editors  |  11:16 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 11/30/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 30

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:29 AM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 11/29/2011

Facebook’s most shared of 2011: Which Washington Post articles made the list?

Three Washington Post articles are featured on Facebook’s list of most-shared articles in 2011.

By Washington Post editors  |  05:04 PM ET, 11/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Daily Roundup

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 11/29/2011

Editors’ note: New choices for washingtonpost.com readers

Now you can take your pick: a Washington Post homepage with more D.C.-region headlines, or a homepage with mostly U.S. and international headlines.

By Raju Narisetti  |  10:00 AM ET, 11/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:19 AM ET, 11/28/2011

Submit your questions for Post editors

By Washington Post editors  |  09:19 AM ET, 11/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 11/28/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 28

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By Washington Post editors  |  09:11 AM ET, 11/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 11/23/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 23

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:41 AM ET, 11/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 11/22/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 22

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:33 AM ET, 11/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 11/21/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 21

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By Washington Post editors  |  09:48 AM ET, 11/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 11/18/2011

Occupy Wall Street: Questions about Post coverage

Occupy Wall Street: A look at some of the responses to Post coverage of the growing movement.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:07 AM ET, 11/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 11/18/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 18

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By Washington Post editors  |  09:57 AM ET, 11/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:35 AM ET, 11/17/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 17

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:35 AM ET, 11/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 11/16/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 16

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By Washington Post editors  |  11:46 AM ET, 11/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 11/15/2011

Get badged: A new way to request badges and share feedback

We’re changing the way you can request badges and nominate fellow commenters for badges. And we want to hear from you.

By Bethonie Butler  |  12:07 PM ET, 11/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:17 AM ET, 11/15/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 15

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By Washington Post editors  |  09:17 AM ET, 11/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 11/14/2011

Questions for Post editors? Submit them here

Submit your questions about our news coverage, Web site and more.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:43 AM ET, 11/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 11/14/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 14

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By Washington Post editors  |  09:33 AM ET, 11/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:13 PM ET, 11/11/2011

Local election results: Why couldn’t I find them?

A reader asks why it was difficult to find local elections results on the Post’s Web site.

By Washington Post editors  |  02:13 PM ET, 11/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:19 AM ET, 11/10/2011

Chief Experience Officer Laura Evans answers your questions

Laura Evans, the Post’s chief experience officer, whose role is to make sure Post products are engaging and easy to use, answers 25 questions about The Post.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:19 AM ET, 11/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A, Who Does What

Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 11/10/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 10

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:29 AM ET, 11/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 11/09/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 9

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By Washington Post editors  |  11:22 AM ET, 11/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:39 PM ET, 11/08/2011

Jennifer Rubin’s retweet: Post ombudsman weighs in

The Post ombudsman weighs in on a controversial retweet from opinion writer Jennifer Rubin.

By Washington Post editors  |  05:39 PM ET, 11/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Daily Roundup

Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 11/08/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 8

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:20 AM ET, 11/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 11/07/2011

Post e-mail alerts: Tell me something I don’t know?

Readers wonder whether there was actual news in a recent e-mail news alert.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:25 AM ET, 11/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 11/07/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 7

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:27 AM ET, 11/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 11/04/2011

Five goals for The Post’s front page layout: A Q&A

A reader asks why The Post’s front page looks the same every day. Not so, says senior news designer Jon Wile, who shares the paper’s five daily goals for the front page.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:22 AM ET, 11/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 11/04/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 4

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:28 AM ET, 11/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 11/03/2011

Lululemon: Why has The Post devoted so much coverage to this story?

A commenter asks why The Post has devoted so much coverage to the Lululemon trial.

By Washington Post editors  |  02:17 PM ET, 11/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:24 AM ET, 11/03/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 3

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:24 AM ET, 11/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 11/02/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 2

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:55 AM ET, 11/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 11/01/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 1

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:28 AM ET, 11/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:05 AM ET, 11/01/2011

How to contact the Post newsroom

E-mail writers, pass along a news tip or send a news release.

By Washington Post editors  |  12:05 AM ET, 11/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:06 PM ET, 10/31/2011

Questions for Post editors: Submit them here

Whether you’re curious about our Web site, how we covered the day’s big story, a photo, or anything in between, post your question for Post editors.

By Washington Post editors  |  04:06 PM ET, 10/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:38 AM ET, 10/31/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 31

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:38 AM ET, 10/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/28/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 28

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 10/27/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 27

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:48 AM ET, 10/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 10/26/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 26

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:55 AM ET, 10/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 10/25/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 25

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:05 AM ET, 10/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:09 PM ET, 10/24/2011

Do you have questions for The Fact Checker, Glenn Kessler?

Do you have questions for The Post’s Glenn Kessler, a.k.a. The Fact Checker? Ask him about his career and his blog.

By Washington Post editors  |  05:09 PM ET, 10/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 10/24/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 24

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:34 AM ET, 10/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 10/21/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 21

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By Washington Post editors  |  09:27 AM ET, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 10/20/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 20

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By Washington Post editors  |  11:32 AM ET, 10/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:24 AM ET, 10/19/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 19

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:24 AM ET, 10/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:58 AM ET, 10/18/2011

Why does The Post refer to military decorations as being ‘won’?

A reader asks why some Post stories refer to military decorations as having been “won,” as opposed to “received.”

By Washington Post editors  |  09:58 AM ET, 10/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:42 AM ET, 10/18/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 18

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:42 AM ET, 10/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 10/17/2011

Submit your questions for Post editors

Whether you’re curious about our Web site, how we covered the day’s big story, a photo, or anything in between, post your question for Post editors.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:02 AM ET, 10/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 10/17/2011

Critique The Post’s front page:

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:06 AM ET, 10/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 10/15/2011

More profanity in the Post?

Washington Post ombudsman Patrick Pexton comes down in favor of a bit more profanity in Post articles. Where do you stand?

By Andrea Caumont  |  10:11 AM ET, 10/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 10/14/2011

Q&A: Does advertising affect the Post’s coverage?

Managing editor Raju Narisetti responds to a reader wondering whether or not accepting advertising affects the Post’s coverage.

By Andrea Caumont  |  02:17 PM ET, 10/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 10/14/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 14

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:30 AM ET, 10/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 10/13/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 13

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:19 AM ET, 10/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:36 AM ET, 10/12/2011

Q&A: Why don’t more Post reporters respond to reader comments?

A reader asks why more Post reporters don’t respond to reader comments on their blog posts and stories.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:36 AM ET, 10/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:03 AM ET, 10/12/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 12

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By Washington Post editors  |  10:03 AM ET, 10/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:42 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Q&A: Why isn’t Gary Johnson included in the Republican Debate?

A reader asks why a Republican presidential candidate isn’t included in the Bloomberg/Washington Post Republican Presidential Debate

By Washington Post editors  |  05:42 PM ET, 10/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 10/11/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 11

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:02 AM ET, 10/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 10/10/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 10

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:09 AM ET, 10/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:39 AM ET, 10/10/2011

Submit your questions for Post editors: Week of Oct. 10

Whether you’re curious about our Web site, how we covered the day’s big story, a photo, or anything in between, post your question for Post editors.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:39 AM ET, 10/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 10/07/2011

More on mobile: What would you like to see?

We’ve gotten great feedback on the issues readers are having with The Post’s mobile site, and our mobile team wants to hear from you!

By Julia Beizer  |  01:33 PM ET, 10/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A, Helpdesk

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 10/07/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 7

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:52 AM ET, 10/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 10/06/2011

Q&A: Is The Post ignoring the Fast and Furious gun operation?

Readers say that the Post is ignoring the Fast and Furious scandal. Is it true? Post editors respond.

By Washington Post editors  |  12:34 PM ET, 10/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:42 AM ET, 10/06/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 6

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By Washington Post editors  |  09:42 AM ET, 10/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 10/05/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 5

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  08:53 AM ET, 10/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:43 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Q&A: What’s the matter with The Post’s e-mail newsletter system?

A reader asks why delivery of Post e-mail newsletters has been inconsistent, and The Post responds.

By Washington Post editors  |  04:43 PM ET, 10/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Helpdesk, Q&A

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 10/04/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 4

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:43 AM ET, 10/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Q&A: Wall Street protests: Is The Post covering them?

Readers ask why The Post isn’t devoting more coverage to the recent “Occupy Wall Street” protests.

By Washington Post editors  |  04:13 PM ET, 10/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Anwar al-Aulaqi becomes al-Awlaki at The Washington Post

The al-Qaeda operative and U.S.-born imam, killed in an airstrike Friday, was originally Anwar al-Aulaqi, but The Post adopted a change to “Awlaki” on Saturday.

By Melissa Bell  |  12:15 PM ET, 10/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 10/03/2011

Washington Post Launches New Android App

The Washington Post introduces its new smartphone .

By Washington Post editors  |  11:25 AM ET, 10/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:50 AM ET, 10/03/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 3

What do you think of The Post’s front page today? From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:50 AM ET, 10/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 10/03/2011

Submit your questions for Post editors

Whether you’re curious about our Web site, how we covered the day’s big story, a photo, or anything in between, post your question for Post editors.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:12 AM ET, 10/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 09/30/2011

Helpdesk: Accessing Post mobile content

Readers send feedback about accessing Post content on their mobile phones.

By Washington Post editors  |  04:24 PM ET, 09/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 09/30/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Sept. 30

From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently on today’s front page.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:08 AM ET, 09/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 09/30/2011

Capital Weather Gang: Calling all Weather Watchers

The Capital Weather Gang is looking for weather enthusiasts to join its community of Weather Watchers.

By Washington Post editors  |  08:43 AM ET, 09/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 09/29/2011

Q&A: Why won't your Web site auto-detect my phone's browser?

Our newsroom mobile guru responds to a reader’s question about our mobile site.

By Washington Post editors  |  03:34 PM ET, 09/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 09/29/2011

Q&A: Readers question The Post’s front-page photo choice

Michel du Cille, director of photography, responds to criticisms from readers about a front page photo depicting the Washington Monument with a jet flying close by.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:25 AM ET, 09/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 09/29/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Sept. 29

From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently on the Post’s front page today.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:46 AM ET, 09/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:51 AM ET, 09/28/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Sept. 28

From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently on the Post’s front page today.

By Washington Post editors  |  08:51 AM ET, 09/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Q&A: Why hasn’t The Post updated its “Fixing D.C. Schools” interactive?

A reader asks why The Post hasn’t updated a popular and detailed interactive on D.C. schools. Education editor Nick Anderson responds.

By Washington Post editors  |  03:51 PM ET, 09/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 09/27/2011

Twitter Q&A: Links in stories; Post Social Reader; digital publishing guidelines

Managing Editor Raju Narisetti talked about The Post’s new Social Reader, links in stories and our digital publishing guidelines in a Twitter chat with the American Society of News Editors.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:47 AM ET, 09/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:37 AM ET, 09/27/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Sept. 27

From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently on the Post’s front page today.

By Washington Post editors  |  08:37 AM ET, 09/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:49 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Q&A: World news vs. political coverage

A reader asks about the ratio of political to world news coverage at The Post and other mainstream media outlets.

By Washington Post editors  |  05:49 PM ET, 09/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:38 AM ET, 09/26/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Sept. 26

From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently on the Post’s front page today.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:38 AM ET, 09/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:06 AM ET, 09/26/2011

Submit your questions for Post editors: Week of Sept. 26

Whether you’re curious about our Web site, how we covered the day’s big story, a photo, or anything in between, post your question for Post editors.

By Washington Post editors  |  06:06 AM ET, 09/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:37 PM ET, 09/24/2011

Post Ombudsman, readers weigh in on slow page load time

By Washington Post editors  |  01:37 PM ET, 09/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Style Editor Frances Stead Sellers answers your questions

Readers sent in questions for Post Style Editor Frances Stead Sellers. Here, she weighs in on everything from The Post’s Fashion Week coverage to Sunday Style.

By Washington Post editors  |  01:07 PM ET, 09/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Who Does What, Q&A

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Q&A: Why do I have to register to read Post articles?

Editors respond to a common question from Post readers about why they have to register to read online articles.

By Washington Post editors  |  12:55 PM ET, 09/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:28 AM ET, 09/23/2011

Critique the Post’s front page: Sept. 23

From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently on the Post’s front page today.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:28 AM ET, 09/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:01 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Introducing the Washington Post Social Reader

Read about the Washington Post Social Reader.

By Washington Post editors  |  04:01 PM ET, 09/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Daily Roundup

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Q&A: Subscriptions, sports photography and other reader questions

Washington Post editors weigh in on managing your subscription, the Post’s position on altered images and other reader questions.

By Washington Post editors  |  03:15 PM ET, 09/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 09/22/2011

Critique the Post’s front page: Sept. 22

From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently on the Post’s front page today.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:54 AM ET, 09/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Q&A: Social Security outlook; News vs. analysis; Five Myths

Washington Post editors weigh in on social security, analysis vs. news and the Post’s Five Myths series.

By Washington Post editors  |  12:57 PM ET, 09/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 09/21/2011

Critique the Post’s front page: Sept. 21

From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently on the Post’s front page today.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:36 AM ET, 09/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:59 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Q&A: Would the Post ever charge readers to leave comments on a story?

Post editors answer reader questions about our Web site and news coverage.

By Washington Post editors  |  02:59 PM ET, 09/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:51 AM ET, 09/20/2011

Critique the Post’s front page: Sept. 20

From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently on the Post’s front page today.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:51 AM ET, 09/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:53 AM ET, 09/19/2011

Q&A: Why the inaccurate headlines? How do you choose photos for the front page? Politico’s influence

Post editors answer reader questions about our Web site and news coverage.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:53 AM ET, 09/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:16 AM ET, 09/19/2011

Critique the Post’s front page: Sept. 19

From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently on the Post’s front page.

By Washington Post editors  |  09:16 AM ET, 09/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:12 PM ET, 09/16/2011

Welcome to Ask The Post

Managing Editor Raju Narisetti welcomes readers to Ask The Post, an ongoing conversation between Post readers and the Post newsroom.

By Raju Narisetti  |  12:12 PM ET, 09/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:28 AM ET, 09/16/2011

Q&A: Submit your questions for Post editors

Whether you’re curious about our Web site, how we covered the day’s big story, a photo, or anything in between, post your question for Post editors.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:28 AM ET, 09/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 09/16/2011

Critique the Post’s front page: Sept. 16

From headlines to story placement, tell us what you like, don’t like and what you would have done differently in the comments section below.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:21 AM ET, 09/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:13 AM ET, 09/16/2011

Style editor Frances Stead Sellers: Call for reader questions

Do you have questions for Style editor Frances Stead Sellers? Sellers took over the Post’s Style section in mid-August, after editing health and science stories.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:13 AM ET, 09/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 09/16/2011

Helpdesk: Reporting offensive comments

Each week, we’ll spotlight bugs and improvements across the site and let you know what readers have been e-mailing our interactivity and customer care teams about.

By Washington Post editors  |  11:07 AM ET, 09/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 09/16/2011

About Ask The Post

Welcome to Ask The Post. We hope this page will build on the ongoing conversations between the Post newsroom and readers.

By Washington Post editors  |  10:58 AM ET, 09/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)