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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "dc"

D.C. Reporters Just Make Sh*t Up, Part 1,489,890,992,384

D.C. Reporters Just Make Sh*t Up, Part 1,489,890,992,384

David Sirota, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. April 19, 2009.
When creating D.C. myths, Washington reporters aren't interested in actual data.

Equal Rights: Iowa, Vermont, DC ... Virginia next?

Equal Rights: Iowa, Vermont, DC ... Virginia next?

Adam Green, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. April 9, 2009.
"As a delegate, I'll make it one of my top priorities to ensure civil liberties for all Virginians."

Poor Joe the Plumber Looks Lonely at His Own Book Signing

Poor Joe the Plumber Looks Lonely at His Own Book Signing

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. February 27, 2009.
Never have I longed to be in DC so much as reading about this splendid event.

Two Truly Great Things That Happened Today

Two Truly Great Things That Happened Today

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet AlterNet: War on Iraq. February 26, 2009.
Senate approves a bill that will give Washington, D.C., a vote in the House, and the Pentagon lifts the media ban on coffin photos.

Why DC Media Twits Have Been Quick to Embrace Twitter

Why DC Media Twits Have Been Quick to Embrace Twitter

dday, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. February 24, 2009.
Unlike blogs, which the DC media was slow to accept and embrace, Twitter has become something of a hit.

No Taxation Without Representation: Will DC Get a House Seat?

No Taxation Without Representation: Will DC Get a House Seat?

Rikyrah, Jack & Jill Politics AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. February 19, 2009.
"The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote this week on a bill to establish a House seat for the District, which includes the city of Washington."

The Side-Effects of Abstinence-Only Education

Tala Dowlatshahi, American News Project AlterNet: Video. July 4, 2008.
Teen pregnancy is on the rise in America for the first time since 1991.

Brave Journalist Loses Spleen, Keeps Sense of Humor

Brave Journalist Loses Spleen, Keeps Sense of Humor

Media Consortium AlterNet: PEEKJuly 2, 2008.
Media Consortium reporter Brian Beutler expected to make full recovery from triple gunshot wound.

Progressive Journalist, AlterNet Contributor, Shot Three Times in Attempted Mugging

Progressive Journalist, AlterNet Contributor, Shot Three Times in Attempted Mugging

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet: PEEK. July 2, 2008.
Brian Beutler recovering in D.C. hospital, expected to make full recovery.

Obama Scores Sweep: Wins Maryland, DC and Virginia Primaries

Obama Scores Sweep: Wins Maryland, DC and Virginia Primaries

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. February 12, 2008.
After tonight, Obama will be ahead of Hillary in pledged delegates even with Florida and Michigan included.

Democratic Dinosaurs in D.C. Are Holding Us Back

Democratic Dinosaurs in D.C. Are Holding Us Back

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post. June 13, 2007.
While the rest of the country is dealing with the here and now -- exemplified by Bush's puny approval ratings and a new poll showing rural voters turning against the GOP's handling of Iraq -- the Beltway's Democratic dinosaurs are acting like it's 2002.

After Moyers Iraq Documentary, DC Reporters in Damage-Control Mode

After Moyers Iraq Documentary, DC Reporters in Damage-Control Mode

David Sirota, WorkingForChange.com. April 27, 2007.
In the lead up to and wake of Bill Moyers' much-anticipated mega-dunk on the Washington press corps this week, we are seeing the ugliest side of Beltway culture -- sophistry and damage control.

UPDATED: Half-Million at DC Protest? [VIDEO]

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: Video. January 28, 2007.
[Y]ou couldn’t walk among them for more than a few minutes on Saturday without realizing that they love their country as much as anyone ever has...

Savvy Iraq War Protests Don't Just target

Savvy Iraq War Protests Don't Just target "The Decider" in DC

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: PEEK. January 26, 2007.
Tens and perhaps hundreds of thousands will march in Washington and elsewhere to protest Bush, the occupation of Iraq, and Congress's reluctance to prevent escalation.