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How does Afghanistan affect Biden’s credibility? Ask Eugene Robinson.

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Humor columnist Alexandra Petri answered your questions and comments on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.

Airport testing sites, evolving EU restrictions and favorite travel books

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Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein of Cheap Old Houses join Jura Koncius to talk about renovating your home
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Humor columnist Alexandra Petri takes your questions and comments on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
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What happens if we don’t evacuate everyone in Afghanistan? Chat with Jennifer Rubin.

Columnist Jennifer Rubin answered your questions and comments on her daily columns and the latest news.

With 2,000 students in the building and 30 in a classroom, will masks really protect us?

The Post's Amy Joyce and Valerie Strauss answered your questions about the start of the school year.
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Q&A: Garden designer Fernando Wong on creating an outdoor room for all seasons

Garden designer Fernando Wong joins Jura Koncius for a chat about creating an outdoor room that will work any time of year.

If you’ve got summer jam and preserving questions, we’ve got answers from experts

Send in your questions to The Washington Post Food team, and we’ll help solve your cooking quandaries and share our latest recipes.

Is it cool for me to use a restaurant gift certificate now?

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
  • Opinion

What can Biden do to right this disaster in Afghanistan? Ask Eugene Robinson.

Columnist Eugene Robinson answered your questions and comments on the latest political news and developments.
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Is the Starbucks fall menu a sign the end is near? Chat with Alexandra Petri.

Humor columnist Alexandra Petri answered your questions and comments on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.

The fall travel outlook, disappearing rollaway beds and things to do in Detroit

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Can you mix and match vaccines? The Post answered your questions on coronavirus booster shots.

Washington Post health and science reporters will answer your questions Friday at 3:30pm.
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How will history books look at the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan? Chat with Jennifer Rubin.

Columnist Jennifer Rubin takes your questions and comments on her daily columns and the latest news.

Carolyn Hax chat: My sister-in-law is telling people I killed my father-in-law

Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers your questions about the strange train we call life.
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Q&A: James Seuss on how to choose a rug

Jura Koncius and James Seuss talk about choosing and caring for a rug.

Let’s talk back to school lunches, snacks and all your cooking questions

Send in your questions to The Washington Post Food team, and we’ll help solve your cooking quandaries and share our latest recipes.

On Parenting: Meghan Leahy took your questions

Join coach Meghan Leahy and editor Amy Joyce to at 11 a.m. to talk all things parenting.
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Will Americans still care about Afghanistan in a few weeks? Ask Eugene Robinson.

Columnist Eugene Robinson answered your questions and comments on the latest political news and developments.
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Is it Halloween already? Chat with Alexandra Petri.

Humor columnist Alexandra Petri answered your questions and comments on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.

Coronavirus self-test kits, fall travel prospects and how to explore Alaska by car

Read a transcript of the Travel section’s weekly online discussion.
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Every Thursday, home and design writer Jura Koncius helps you in your quest to achieve domestic bliss. She and weekly guest experts answer your decorating, homekeeping and decluttering questions.

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Columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news every Tuesday.

Petri Dishes

Columnist Alexandra Petri offers a lighter take on recent news and political in(s)anity every Tuesday.