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D.C. Squirrel offers advice on beating the heat

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You think you’re hot? Try living without AC like the D.C. Squirrel. He offers up his extreme-heat survival tips.

Who said it best? Readers face off on the debt

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Take a look at two reader comments on Mitch McConnell’s debt ceiling proposal and tell us who you agree with.

Are you dealing with unemployment?

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Have you, a loved one or a close friend dealt with unemployment? The Post is looking for stories of the real impact of the jobs crisis.

Your Washington places

The unique scenes and beauty of the Washington region often get lost in the rush of our daily lives. Join the Post’s photographers by sharing photos you’ve taken of your favorite places. We’ll publish some of the best in the newspaper’s Metro section.

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GOP too dug in on debt talks

They are more concerned about upsetting their campaign contributors than saving our economy or helping middle class taxpayers.

GOP too dug in on debt talks

It seems to me the news is one big sign that says, ‘Nothing done yet.’

GOP too dug in on debt talks

Congress, of course, is the problem. Both sides. No one is exempt.

Tell Us: State of the Metro

"Union Leaders met Monday, June 20, and addressed rider concerns, two years after the worst Metro crash in history. We want to know how you view the state of the Metro today."

Dana Hedgpeth

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Your travel photos

Your travel photos

There’s still time to submit your travel photos to our12th annual Travel photo contest.So pick your best shot (be it gorgeous or gritty) and upload a photo from a recent trip.

Your storm photos

Your storm photos

Share photos of local storm aftermath, rough commutes and flooding.

Your Photos

Your Photos

It’s your day in photos. Share snapshots of the people, places and events that catch your eye, from the perfect sunrise to sights from your daily commute.

Good Brews: Your beer photos

Good Brews: Your beer photos

Nothing pairs with the summer heat like an ice-cold brew. Send in photos of frothy pitchers and refreshing mugs.

Your pet photos

Your pet photos

From cute kittens to pampered pups, share photos of the pets in your life.

Peace Corps: Around the world

Peace Corps: Around the world

Have you volunteered for Peace Corps? Send in photos from your volunteer assignments.

Your D.C. events and neighborhood photos

Your D.C. events and neighborhood photos

Share photos of your favorite places and events in D.C.

Your wedding day photos

Your wedding day photos

Share photos of your wedding day with other washingtonpost.com users.

Your artistic photos

Your artistic photos

Do you love taking artsy photos? Whether you’re a budding photographer or just love capturing the world through a lens, we want to see your most artistic snapshots!

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Hax-Philes

Hax-Philes

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Dirda’s Reading Room

Dirda’s Reading Room

Readers of the world unite! Come talk about books with critic Michael Dirda

Admissions 101

Admissions 101

Trading tips With Jay Mathews on winning at the college admissions roulette table

Caption contest.

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Tom Toles caption contest: Toy Congress

Check out the gallery of the winning captions for the “Toy Congress” cartoon caption contest.

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@beerspotter Yours.

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On Leadership

Leadership in the news

Steven Pearlstein and Raju Narisetti host this open and lively forum for discussions about what makes for great leadership. Check out On Leadership’s advice columns, videos, guest blogs and more.

On Faith

Exploring religion in the news

A conversation on religion and politics with Sally Quinn.

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Style Conversational

Style Conversational

Loser-friendly discussion with The Empress of The Style Invitational

Your Take

Your Take

Readers sound off on today's hot topic.

Right Matters

Right Matters

Talking about the future of conservatism with Ramesh Ponnuru

Redskins Tailgate Zone

Redskins Tailgate Zone

Join the fan huddle where you control the conversation

Sietsema’s Table

Sietsema’s Table

A Smorgasbord for the food curious.