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Adams Morgan Petition: 'Stop Treating Record Stores Like Pawn Shops' (UPDATED)

The Huffington Post | Arin Greenwood | Posted 05.23.2012

WASHINGTON -- A new petition circulating among Adams Morgan businessowners is asking District of Columbia officials to "stop treating record stores an...

A 'Scandal' Only a Reporter Could Love

Peter D. Rosenstein | Posted 05.11.2012

Peter D. Rosenstein

Many are obsessed with the ethics issues in Washington D.C., and at a recent panel discussion, the question was asked again: Who focuses more on ethics issues in any government -- the public or the press?

Learning To Be a Leader From My Mom

David Grosso | Posted 05.08.2012

David Grosso

Ultimately, I am lucky and grateful to have such an amazing mother who has taught me what it means to do my part to make the world a better place, even if it means sacrificing a bit of comfort and freedom.

Serious Questions About D.C.'s Proposed Health Care Exchange

Peter D. Rosenstein | Posted 05.04.2012

Peter D. Rosenstein

It appears that the recommendations of the Health Reform Implementation Council go against the intent of the Affordable Care Act.

Former D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. Sentenced

Posted 05.03.2012

WASHINGTON — Former D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr., who pleaded guilty in January to stealing more than $350,000 in government funds and filing...

Marion Barry Singles Out Nurses From Philippines

Posted 04.25.2012

WASHINGTON -- Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry is facing trouble again over comments he made about Asians working in the nation's capita...

No Weed in My Backyard!

Patricia McGuire | Posted 04.03.2012

Patricia McGuire

With the tremendous wave of crime already coursing through our neighborhood streets, does the D.C. government really think that we need six marijuana growing centers right here?

#VoteEveryTime: Max Skolnik Should Be Elected to D.C. Council, Ward 4

Sara Haile-Mariam | Posted 04.02.2012

Sara Haile-Mariam

Historically, we've tried just about everything in the pursuit of making things better. Protesting, rioting, marching, rallying, boycotting. We've yet to explore what happens if we #VoteEverytime.

Gay Divorce Bill Passes D.C. Council Vote

AP | Posted 03.06.2012

WASHINGTON -- City council members in the nation's capital have given final approval to a bill to make easier for gay and lesbian couples who marry in...

Give It Up for Lent

Patricia McGuire | Posted 04.23.2012

Patricia McGuire

While Lent is traditionally about private sacrifice, with so much talk of religion in the public square, it seems like a good time to consider embracing some collective acts of atonement for the sorry state of human behavior.

D.C. Official: Marion Barry Is Still A 'Despicable Human Being'

The Huffington Post | Posted 02.21.2012

WASHINGTON -- District of Columbia Councilmember David Catania (I-At-Large) is standing by the harsh words he used to describe his colleague Marion Ba...

We Can Fix Our Campaign Finance Laws and Use Full Disclosure to Stop Corruption in D.C.

David Grosso | Posted 04.16.2012

David Grosso

Corruption in D.C. damages our chances for full voting rights and cheats District residents. Recent federal prosecutions, along with a cascade of elections, may help clean out the D.C. Council. But we need more.

Jim Graham Excited By Cupcakes

The Huffington Post | Posted 02.13.2012

WASHINGTON -- When it comes to cupcakes in the nation's capital, navigating one's way through the seemingly endless parade of options is a tall order....

Congressional Panel OKs Norton's D.C. Voting Bill

| Posted 02.08.2012

By Emma Dumain Roll Call Staff A House committee approved a bill Tuesday that would shorten the window between the opening of a vacancy on the D.C...

D.C. Leaders Testify In N.H. On 'New Columbia' Statehood

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.27.2012

WASHINGTON -- The District of Columbia's official push to attain full and equal voting rights in Congress has now arrived in New Hampshire. Granite St...

D.C. Prostitution Moves East Of Anacostia River

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.17.2012

WASHINGTON -- The prostitution landscape in the nation's capital is changing. WAMU-FM's "Metro Connection" reported on the District of Columbia's c...

Occupy DC Passes Corporate Personhood Resolution

The Huffington Post | Arin Greenwood | Posted 01.15.2012

WASHINGTON -- Occupy DC's General Assembly passed a "corporate personhood resolution" on Saturday calling for a constitutional amendment ending the "j...

Same-Sex Divorce Bill Advances In D.C. Council

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.12.2012

WASHINGTON -- As Maryland lawmakers prepare to tackle the issue of marriage equality in new legislative session, the District of Columbia is thinking ...

College Is Not for Everyone

Patricia McGuire | Posted 03.10.2012

Patricia McGuire

D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown is right to want every pupil in the D.C. Public Schools to aspire to the highest possible levels of learning. However, the specifics of his new bill need some work.

Should D.C. Residents Be Denied Voting Rights?

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.09.2012

WASHINGTON -- It's a common argument used in the case against greater voting rights or statehood for the District of Columbia: Why should the resident...

D.C. Lawmaker Resigns, Will Plead Guilty To 2 Federal Crimes

AP | BEN NUCKOLS and ERIC TUCKER | Posted 03.06.2012

WASHINGTON — A D.C. councilmember charged with stealing more than $350,000 in government funds and filing false tax returns announced his resign...

Marion Barry: 'They Can't Touch Me Politically' (PHOTOS)

AP | BEN NUCKOLS | Posted 03.06.2012

WASHINGTON — As HBO considers making a movie about Marion Barry with Eddie Murphy in the title role, the real Barry is doing something that come...

Reports: D.C. Councilmember Will Resign, Plead Guilty

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.04.2012

WASHINGTON -- Embattled District of Columbia Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. (D-Ward 5) will resign from office and plead guilty to at least one felony...

Marion Barry Notified Of Potential D.C. Council Violation

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.30.2011

WASHINGTON -- District of Columbia Council Chairman Kwame Brown (D) has sent a letter to Ward 8 Councilmember Marion Barry (D) rebuking the former may...

Did Marion Barry Improperly Use D.C. Council Resources?

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.29.2011

WASHINGTON -- The District of Columbia's Republican Party is accusing former Mayor Marion Barry (D), who represents Ward 8 on the D.C. Council, of usi...