The Argument Against D.C. Statehood Is Rooted in Racism
The GOP's anti-urban agenda takes many forms, but it always tracks back to wealthy whites' fear of losing power.
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The Family’s Big Secret Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Netflix’s new investigative documentary exposes a shadowy religious organization with immense influence—and a connection to Donald Trump.
Is There a Right Way to Cover the Trump White House?
In "Siege," his followup to "Fire and Fury," Michael Wolff struts and frets his way through another chaotic year, but does it signify more than nothing?
With Craig Indictment, Mueller Probe Sends Ripples Through the Swamp
A former Clinton and Obama attorney was charged under Foreign Agents law for work done with convicted Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort on behalf of Ukraine.
Deep Throat Deserves Better Than Mark Felt
The FBI whistleblower is more relevant than ever. But a new biopic about Felt fails to draw the real lessons of Watergate.
Marion Barry Could Have Been a Great Mayor in Any Other American City
How D.C. brought out the worst in its infamous leader
Marion Barry Was the Greatest Show on Earth
To one politically obsessed kid growing up in D.C., anyway
Think Tanks Should Take Money From Foreign Governments
We should work with them when we can contribute insight on the issues they are facing
