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Ask The Post: November, 2011

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 11/01/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Nov. 1
By Washington Post editors
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 10:38 AM ET, 10/31/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 31
By Washington Post editors
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  |  10:38 AM ET, 10/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 10/28/2011

Cheezburger’s Ben Huh: Weingarten is confusing journalism with the business of newspapers
By Ben Huh
Ben Huh, CEO of online humor destination, Cheezburger, offers his take on why Gene Weingarten’s recent column was wrong about journalism.

By Ben Huh  |  10:18 AM ET, 10/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Daily Roundup

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/28/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 28
By Washington Post editors
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  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:49 PM ET, 10/27/2011

Gene Weingarten on ONA: Did he get it wrong?
By Washington Post editors
Gene Weingarten offers his take on the Online News Association’s recent convention, but several other journalists say he’s got it wrong.

By Washington Post editors  |  05:49 PM ET, 10/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Daily Roundup

Posted at 03:25 PM ET, 10/27/2011

Jerry Seinfeld predicts our corrections, and other tales from the copy desk
By Bill Walsh
Is it on the wagon or off the wagon? And isn’t “all downhill” a good thing? Multiplatform editor Bill Walsh sounds off on a Seinfeldian correction.

By Bill Walsh  |  03:25 PM ET, 10/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  corrections, daily roundup

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 10/27/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 27
By Washington Post editors
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  |  10:48 AM ET, 10/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 10/26/2011

Occupy Oakland: What’s with the kitten photo?
By Washington Post editors
A photo editor explains why The Post ran a photo that didn’t reflect the tension between police and protesters during Occupy Oakland protests.

By Washington Post editors  |  05:30 PM ET, 10/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 03:21 PM ET, 10/26/2011

Washington Post Social Reader: What’s Going On With The Redirects?
By Katharine Zaleski
Executive Director of Digital News, Katharine Zaleski, answers some of your questions about The Post’s Social Reader and offers tips on how to use it (or not).

By Katharine Zaleski  |  03:21 PM ET, 10/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 10/26/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 26
By Washington Post editors
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, 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
By Washington Post editors
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?
By Washington Post editors
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)
Tags:  Who Does What?

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 10/24/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 24
By Washington Post editors
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  |  10:34 AM ET, 10/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:33 PM ET, 10/21/2011

Q&A: Responding to reader comments on the Marco Rubio story
By Washington Post editors
National Editor Kevin Merida and reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia respond to reader comments onThe Post’s story about Marco Rubio’s family history.

By Washington Post editors  |  02:33 PM ET, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 10/21/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 21
By Washington Post editors
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, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 10/20/2011

Moammar Gaddafi dead: Do you have questions about our coverage?
By Washington Post editors
The former Libyan leader was killed Thursday, the country’s prime minister announced. Send questions about The Post’s ongoing coverage.

By Washington Post editors  |  12:55 PM ET, 10/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 10/20/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 20
By Washington Post editors
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  |  11:32 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
By Washington Post editors
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  |  10:24 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’?
By Washington Post editors
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
By Washington Post editors
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)
Tags:  Critique

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 10/17/2011

Submit your questions for Post editors
By Washington 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)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 10/17/2011

Critique The Post’s front page:
By Washington Post editors
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?
By Andrea Caumont
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?
By Andrea Caumont
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
By Washington Post editors
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
By Washington Post editors
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?
By Washington Post editors
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
By Washington Post editors
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  |  10:03 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?
By Washington Post editors
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
By Washington Post editors
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
By Washington Post editors
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
By Washington 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  |  09:39 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?
By Julia Beizer
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
By Washington Post editors
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?
By Washington Post editors
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
By Washington Post editors
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, 10/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 10/05/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Oct. 5
By Washington Post editors
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?
By Washington Post editors
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
By Washington Post editors
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?
By Washington Post editors
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
By Melissa Bell
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
By Washington Post editors
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
By Washington Post editors
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
By Washington 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)
Tags:  Q&A

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 09/30/2011

Helpdesk: Accessing Post mobile content
By Washington Post editors
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)
Tags:  Helpdesk

Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 09/30/2011

Critique The Post’s front page: Sept. 30
By Washington Post editors
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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