Body & Soul
The Cherry Blossoms, Mostly at a Distance
In Wake of Rioting, Bowser Declares, Then Extends Public Emergency
• January 7, 2021
The mayor authorized the city administrator to “implement such measures as may be necessary or appropriate to protect persons and property in the District of Columbia” for 15 days.
D.C. Braces for Joint Session of Congress, Protests
• January 4, 2021
All eyes are on Tuesday’s Senate runoff in Georgia and Wednesday’s certification of electoral college votes in a joint session of Congress — expected to be both contested and protested.
What’s Out and What’s In?
• December 9, 2020
One day, we’ll look back and … wish we hadn’t. But, for now, here’s our highly idiosyncratic look at “What’s Out and What’s In” at the end of this exceptionally strange year.
VOTE: Now Is the Time
• November 3, 2020
Election Day 2020 is finally here, Georgetown. Vote today, if you haven’t yet. It is up to you — until 8 p.m. Two in-person Vote Centers for Georgetown are open […]
This Is What Democracy Looks Like
• October 28, 2020
We used to roll our eyes at “every vote counts” or “peaceful transfer of power.” But now? Not so complacent anymore.
Does Bob Woodward Ever Get Angry?
• October 13, 2020
Temperament and stamina have been Woodward’s journalistic and authorial superpowers since the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting he and Carl Bernstein did starting in 1972.
GOP Candidate for Ward 2 Council Seat Drops Out
• September 10, 2020
On Sept. 10, Katherine Venice, a self-identified “reformer of capitalism” who is virulently anti-Trump, formally removed her name from the Nov. 3 ballot.
Democrats Serve Up a Stew, Republicans Showcase ‘The Donald’
• August 27, 2020
Sadly, and ironically, both conventions painted horrific pictures of what our country, now the Divided States of America, will look like tomorrow if the other side wins.
Republican Convention Launched With Trump’s Nomination in Charlotte
• August 24, 2020
The next four evenings, Monday through Thursday, will be devoted to mostly virtual convention events focused on celebrating the homeland.
Convention-Unlike-Any-Other Has Some Good Points
• August 20, 2020
For one thing, media pundits across the political spectrum have remarked that the on-site roll call was more refreshing and relevant than credentialed delegates in a large hall.
