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Meet the Lobbyist Fighting Against “Perfectly Legal” Corruption in DC

Good government advocate Craig Holman has spent decades battling against the power of big money and special interests in Washington politics. These days, his work feels especially urgent.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Pride in DC

Washington is celebrating 50 years of Pride. From LGBTQ+ history to the best drag brunches, here’s what to know, see, and do.

100 Reasons to Love DC Right Now

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This DC-Area Lawyer Wants More Americans Betting on Elections

Pratik Chougule wants to make wagering on politics as popular and legal as wagering on sports. Is that all in good fun—or a bad bet...

Human Decomposition Has Been a Mystery–Until Now

At George Mason University's "body farm," forensic scientists are studying human decay, the better to help solve homicides.

Why PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk Is Still Getting in Our Faces

Four decades after cofounding People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in her Rockville apartment, the 76-year-old is still crusading for animal rights—and still willing...

Does Eleanor Holmes Norton Still Have What It Takes to Fight for DC?

The District’s only elected representative in Congress, the 87-year-old Norton has been advocating for DC for decades. As Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers meddle in...
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