Latest from Alexandra Petri
- Opinion
Need a dose of humor in your day? Chat with Alexandra Petri.
Humor columnist Alexandra Petri takes your questions and comments on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
- Nov 2, 2021
- Opinion
Reader Q&A: Alexandra Petri chats about last-minute Halloween costume ideas
Humor columnist Alexandra Petri answered your questions and comments on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
- Oct 26, 2021
- Opinion
How to talk to your grandchildren about Joe Manchin and the climate
Tell them to sip their water ration slowly and savor it while you explain.
- Oct 26, 2021
- Opinion
The 50 best Halloween songs of all time
If you are an artist looking to break into a seasonal music canon, go for Halloween.
- Oct 22, 2021
- Opinion
Don’t worry! Voting is just one of many priorities voters have.
It's just one issue like other issues!
- Oct 21, 2021
- Opinion
Who knew ‘horror eateries’ were a thing? Alexandra Petri answered your questions.
Humor columnist Alexandra Petri takes your questions and comments on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
- Oct 19, 2021
- Opinion
Paternity leave is only for the weak!
Parents ought to leave their child on a mountaintop and go about their lives.
- Oct 18, 2021
- Opinion
What do you call a Frisbee on a tent? Chat with Alexandra Petri.
Humor columnist Alexandra Petri answered your questions and comments on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
- Oct 12, 2021
- Opinion
Speaking of bad art friends, I, Jay Gatsby, have a complaint
It seems he's just mining my life for material for a book about the American dream?
- Oct 12, 2021