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Political Insiders Plotted the Most Gerrymandered District in America—and Left a Paper Trail

A wild ride through Maryland's 6th, which the Democrats flipped from red to blue, and the Supreme Court case that may force them to give it back.
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Political Insiders Plotted the Most Gerrymandered District in America—and Left a Paper Trail

Political Insiders Plotted the Most Gerrymandered District in America—and Left a Paper Trail

A wild ride through Maryland's 6th, which the Democrats flipped from red to blue, and the Supreme Court case that may force them to give...
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My Pleasant Suburb Is Going a Little Bit Crazy

My Pleasant Suburb Is Going a Little Bit Crazy

A story of development, bickering, and a mayor who really, really cares about trees.
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Inside Jeff Bezos’s DC Life

Inside Jeff Bezos’s DC Life

The Amazon founder and Washington Post owner has quietly become a freewheeling DC socialite—and soon he'll be spending more time here, in the mammoth Kalorama...
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Which Washington-Area Neighborhoods Will Boom Next?

Which Washington-Area Neighborhoods Will Boom Next?

All across the region, big change is on the way in formerly quiet places. Here’s a look at the spots poised for some of the...
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