On AlterNet: capitol hill

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"I'll Smoke a Joint on the Capitol Steps": Pro-Legalization Congressional Candidate Says He'd Risk Arrest for the Pot Movement

Stephen C. Webster, Raw Story. May 23, 2012.

Andy Caffrey (D), running in California’s 2nd District, says he is "fighting for our right to consume marijuana at will without any criminal penalties."

Congress Holds Historic Debate On Afghan War, But Media is MIA

Norman Solomon, AlterNet. March 11, 2010.

Wednesday marked the first major congressional debate about U.S. military operations in Afghanistan since the 2001 invasion. Where was the press?

What Happened When I Gatecrashed Dozens of Capitol Hill Fundraising Parties

Harry Hanbury, American News Project. March 24, 2009.

It's pretty awkward for members of Congress and their staff to have a video crew show up your fundraiser.

Thousands of Youth Descend on D.C. to Demand New Climate Change Policy

Jessica Lee, Indypendent. March 2, 2009.

Defying a major blizzard, students plan to take the Capitol by storm, with more than 2,500 ready to be arrested.

GOP Civil War: Growing Cracks

Jonathan Singer, MyDD.com. January 15, 2009.

Sit back and watch as the divisions foment.

Pain on Main Street

Staff, American News Project. September 26, 2008.

No relief in sight for homeowners facing foreclosure.

U.S. Bridges? F#cked. The Money to Fix Them? In Iraq

Jill C., July 29, 2008.

"I often wonder why so much lip service is given to 'national defense' and almost none given to having something to defend."

The Revolving Door on K Street

Isaac Fitzgerald, American News Project. July 9, 2008.

An in-depth look at the accepted practice of United States Congressmen rolling off of Capitol Hill and into high-paying lobbying jobs.