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Amid Obama's War On Pot, DC Kicks Off Medical Marijuana Program

Phillip Smith, Drug War Chronicle. March 30, 2012.

Medical marijuana is about to become a reality in the shadow of Congress and the White House, but advocates worry patients may be left in the lurch.

From Wall St. to K Street: Protests Kick Off In Washington DC October 6

Rania Khalek, AlterNet. October 4, 2011.

A movement called October 2011 plans to tackle injustice in the epicenter of political corruption: Washington, DC.

Washington, DC Activists Gather to Keep the Spirit of Howard Zinn Alive

Rania Khalek, AlterNet. September 26, 2011.

Washington, DC's Busboys & Poets hosted a gathering September 21 to dedicate its Howard Zinn Room, keep vigil for Troy Davis, and plan for the future.

Vision: New Approach Brings US Homeless in from The Cold

Agence France PresseFebruary 9, 2011.

Thousands of people across the US have been moved into permanent housing in recent years as part of a new approach that supporters believe could end homelessness within a decade.

This Was the Decade For Same-Sex Marriage. Who Knew?

Melissa McEwan, Comment Is Free. December 29, 2009.

In the year 2000, I never would have imagined that we'd be seeing a global movement for marriage equality.

DC Council Passes Marriage Equality, 11-2

Adam Bink, Open Left. December 2, 2009.

The two against were former Mayor Marion Barry and Yvette Alexander.

Rachel Maddow: GOP Sex Scandal Exposes Secretive Conservative Religious Group -- 'The Family'

Rachel Maddow, The Rachel Maddow Show. July 14, 2009.

Sen. John Ensign's affair has brought unwanted attention on a powerful religious network in Washington.

'The Select Few' Are Cashing in: Shocking Corruption at the Washington Post

Bill Moyers, Michael Winship, AlterNet. July 12, 2009.

Insiders in Washington are going to keep dealing themselves winning hands until we decide that it isn't allowed.

Khat vs. Coffee: Taxi Drivers' Wake-Me-Up or Terrorist Drug Threat?

Phillip S. Smith, DRCNet. June 10, 2009.

E. African taxi drivers in Washington, DC may see their stimulant of choice outlawed because, well, it's not American -- or something.

Is Obama Creating a Center-Left Liberal Establishment in DC?

Booman, Booman Tribune. May 25, 2009.

Obama didn't create the center-left Establishment, but he is doing everything he can to protect and consolidate it.

Porn Star Stormy Daniels Is One Step Closer to Taking on Conservative Blowhard David Vitter

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. May 22, 2009.

Yesterday Daniels announced that she was forming an exploratory committee.

DC Council Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriages

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. May 5, 2009.

Marion Berry said that his nay vote was an "'agonizing and difficult decision' that he made after prayer and consulting with the religious community."

Economic Double Standard: America Is a Kleptocracy, Not a Democracy

David Sirota, Open Left. March 23, 2009.

What this moment is is a huge opportunity.

Coal Ash Spill May Reach Washington, DC

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. March 10, 2009.

This is "a hell of a way to send a message about how much we need to regulate the handling of this stuff."

Bank Lobby Still Getting a Lot of Bang for Their Bucks

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake. March 10, 2009.

It's an ugly system, and it's not going to unwind without a lot of public pressure.

Two Truly Great Things That Happened Today

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. 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.

Much Ado About Conservative Lies and Taxation Without Representation in DC

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. February 24, 2009.

DC Vote responds to Spakovsky's claim that District representation is a 'raw grab at political power.'

Why DC Media Twits Have Been Quick to Embrace Twitter

dday, Hullabaloo. 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?

Rikyrah, Jack & Jill Politics. 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."

Burris' Ethics Bubble Bursts, Opening Door for Expulsion

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. February 18, 2009.

Just when you thought the drama was over.

Eric Holder Confirmed, 75-21

Emptywheel, Firedoglake. February 2, 2009.

We finally have a new Attorney General.

Palin Lies ... to Fellow Republicans?

Ryan Powers, ThinkProgress. February 2, 2009.

Palin lied to House GOP to avoid attending their weekend retreat.

GOP Tries to Rebuild By Sliding Further Into Bed With Lobbyists

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. January 22, 2009.

Republicans are building a new K Street Project.

Sen. Harry Reid Defends Lobbyists: 'They Work for a Living'

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress. January 21, 2009.

Reid invited top lobbyists to join him for an inaugural brunch Monday where he pledged that he will still do plenty of business with them.

Eric Holder Shows Some Sense, Says 'Waterboarding Is Torture'

Satyam Khanna, ThinkProgress. January 15, 2009.

"We prosecuted our own soldiers for using it in Vietnam. I agree with you, Mr. Chairman, waterboarding is torture."