Why DC's Bad Guys Have So Many Guns

Forget the Supreme Court—and DC’s gun ban. We won’t get guns off the streets until politicians, judges, and law-enforcement officials get serious about stopping the mayhem. more

Hot Reads From Best-Selling Authors

Interesting names return with new books this month. more

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The Morning Buzz

Good morning, Washington! Here's what we're reading around the web this AM. more

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Politics Can Nice Guy Chris Van Hollen Finish First? Stinging Sandy Berger The Legend of Barack Obama A Cold, Hard Look Roger Simon: Odds on White House Candidates Roads to the White House More	Media Coveted Post Political Slot Vacant Again Want Real Gossip? Got to Go Online Dana Milbank Lampoons Locals Smile, You’re on YouTube Journalists' Secret Lives More
Lobbying, Law & Power Players Washington's Top 30 Lawyers Power 150 Lawyer for Jocks in Jam Hired Guns: The Area's 50 Top Lobbyists Wooing Legal Newbies with Ferraris and Cristal Women Gaining in Court-Clerk Contest More	Personalities Stefan Fatsis Eric Schaeffer Laura Zam Matt Cooper More
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Capital Comment Blog

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Lobbying, Law & Power Players

A list of the top lobbyists, news on DC area firms and more

25 Most Beautiful People

The conventional wisdom says this is a city of former class presidents and valedictorians, not prom queens and kings. But after a six-week hunt for the best-looking Washingtonians, we discovered that brains come wrapped in some surprising packages. Here are our 25 most beautiful people. more

Dinner Under the Sun (or Stars): Restaurants Unveil New Patios

Come summer, Washington is all about cafe society, and every restaurant with a sliver of sidewalk unfurls the umbrellas and hauls out the outdoor tables and chairs. We check out the new spots to dine al fresco in warm weather. more

An Early Look at Ray's Hell-Burger

Would you like your patty marinated in "diablo" sauce, topped with funky Epoisses cheese, or smothered in sherried mushrooms? Michael Landrum's new Arlington fast food spot, just down the way from his Ray's the Steaks, definitely isn't your average burger joint. more