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Top Lawyers

From the finest Supreme Court advocates to the toughest criminal defenders to the top divorce attorneys, this is your ultimate guide to Washington's very best legal talent. more

Battle of the Bureaus

In the age of closing bureaus, more reporters are covering Washington than ever. more

Friday, February 03, 2012 | in Capital Comment Blog | By Harry Jaffe

Here’s What Women Want

Melinda Henneberger's She the People is a hit for the Post. more

Friday, February 03, 2012 | in Capital Comment Blog | By Harry Jaffe

Are Twentysomethings Expecting Too Much? They were raised to believe they could do anything, and now they’re demanding more from work than previous generations ever did. Will they change the world or have to lower their sights? More	The Crazy Life of Celebrity Makeup Artist Erwin Gomez His Georgetown salon drew socialites and celebrities until it closed abruptly. Now he’s broke, his ex is missing, and he’s trying to start over. More
Kurt Bardella: The Comeback Kurt Bardella was a rising star on Capitol Hill—but as a congressional aide he was supposed to let his boss get all the attention. Drawn to the spotlight like a moth to a flame, he got burned. Now he’s trying to salvage his career More	Deconstructing Deep Throat A new, comprehensive analysis theorizes that while the FBI’s Mark Felt was the “Throat,” a more familiar Watergate character was the “Deep.” More
Soldiers Take One Step at a Time with Prosthetic Limbs More than 1,200 members of the US military have lost arms and legs in Middle East fighting in the decade since 9/11. Amazing advances in technology—plus extraordinary courage and determination—are helping these wounded warriors make their way back. More	Reinventing the Southwest Waterfront Monty Hoffman wants to turn DC’s Southwest waterfront into Washington’s hottest neighborhood. It will cost $2 billion, and he’s never done anything quite like it before. More
9/10: The Day Before No one asks, “Where were you on 9/10?” and most people don’t remember. It’s only in hindsight that the details of a thoroughly ordinary day seem so remarkable. More	When the Boss Gets Busted For ambitious young achievers, a job on Capitol Hill can be a dream come true. But what happens when you work for an Anthony Weiner or a Bob Ney? More

Can Washington Handle 30 More Years of Terrible Traffic?

We’ve got the nation’s worst traffic, and current plans to spend more than $200 billion aren’t going to speed up your commute. There’s one solution that’s working in other cities. Can we make it happen here? more

Washington's Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales—Some of Which Are True

Sorting fact from fiction in the stories Washingtonians love to tell more

Free John Hinckley

Thirty years ago, he shot President Ronald Reagan to show his love for Jodie Foster. A jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity, and ever since he has lived at DC’s St. Elizabeths Hospital. Now doctors say he’s healed and the law says it’s time to let him go. more

Our Valentine's Day Guide

Spending Valentine's Day with that special someone? Flying solo? Either way, here's our guide to make sure it's your best one yet. more

Killer App

Have a bunch of Silicon Valley geeks at Palantir Technologies figured out how to stop terrorists? more

Ask Harry and Louise: Is There Any Truth to the Six-Week Rule?

Our husband-and-wife team weigh in on the dating theory that says it takes just a month and a half to know whether someone is right for you. more

Sex—and Other Secrets

Iris Krasnow, the author of bestselling books on relationships, talks about what makes love last. more

White House Source: President Will Have to Vacate Oval Office Next Year

Planned renovation to the White House means the next president—whoever it is—may be displaced from the Oval Office for as long as a year. more

What to Do This Weekend: February 2 to 5

Opening night of “Blood Wedding” at the Source, the Discover Ellington festival at Strathmore, and Super Bowl parties galore. more

Movie Tickets: Screen Valentines, “Addiction Incorporated,” and a Gene Kelly Centennial

Our picks for the best in film over the next seven days. more