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

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

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

'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?

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?

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

Booman, Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. 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

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

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. May 22, 2009.
Yesterday Daniels announced that she was forming an exploratory committee.

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

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

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. 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

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

David Sirota, Open Left AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. March 23, 2009.
What this moment is is a huge opportunity.

Coal Ash Spill May Reach Washington, DC

Coal Ash Spill May Reach Washington, DC

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: Environment. 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

Bank Lobby Still Getting a Lot of Bang for Their Bucks

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. 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

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.

Much Ado About Conservative Lies and Taxation Without Representation in DC

Much Ado About Conservative Lies and Taxation Without Representation in DC

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. 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

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."

Burris' Ethics Bubble Bursts, Opening Door for Expulsion

Burris' Ethics Bubble Bursts, Opening Door for Expulsion

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. February 18, 2009.
Just when you thought the drama was over.

Eric Holder Confirmed, 75-21

Eric Holder Confirmed, 75-21

Emptywheel, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. February 2, 2009.
We finally have a new Attorney General.

Palin Lies ... to Fellow Republicans?

Palin Lies ... to Fellow Republicans?

Ryan Powers, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. 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

GOP Tries to Rebuild By Sliding Further Into Bed With Lobbyists

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. January 22, 2009.
Republicans are building a new K Street Project.

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

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

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. 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'

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

Satyam Khanna, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. January 15, 2009.
"We prosecuted our own soldiers for using it in Vietnam. I agree with you, Mr. Chairman, waterboarding is torture."

Obama Breaks Bread With a Host of Right-Wing Propagandists?

Obama Breaks Bread With a Host of Right-Wing Propagandists?

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. January 14, 2009.
So far, Obama is living up to his campaign promise to be a uniter, not a divider.

Eric Holder to Be Obama's New Sheriff?

Eric Holder to Be Obama's New Sheriff?

Staff, Huffington Post AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 18, 2008.
Eric Holder, a Clinton-ite, is in place to be the first African-American attorney general, Newsweek reports.

What's Next for Joe Lieberman, and Why It Matters

What's Next for Joe Lieberman, and Why It Matters

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. November 11, 2008.
Lieberman's future may be decided by secret ballot.

Dean to Depart DNC a Hero

Dean to Depart DNC a Hero

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 10, 2008.
Who will take over as chairman?

The Framing of the Political

The Framing of the Political "Center"

David Sirota, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. July 18, 2008.
Whoever controls the definition of "the center" controls a huge amount of political power.

Cruising to Destruction: Why the Leisure Industry Isn't all Fun and Games

Cruising to Destruction: Why the Leisure Industry Isn't all Fun and Games

Kent Paterson, CorpWatch. July 14, 2008.
Cruise business is booming at the expensive of the environment, local communities, their own workers, and even the safety of their customers.