ANC 2E Contests: Opposing Views on Georgetowner Endorsements, Criticism on Reportage

November 28, 2016

In two local ANC races, The Georgetowner endorsed Greg Miller and Lisa Palmer. Here are two letters to the editor opposing those decisions.

Washington, D.C., as a Sanctuary City: Honesty and Balance Needed

November 23, 2016

  Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump won the election for President of the United States, Mayor Muriel Bowser was confronted by an angry group of “activists” according to […]

All About Politics: Final Analysis of Trump Victory, Clinton Defeat

November 21, 2016

Clinton could have lost Ohio and Florida and still won. By the way, let’s get rid of the Electoral College.

All About Politics: The George Wallace President

November 14, 2016

The faces in the Trump crowds were exactly the same faces The Georgetowner’s columnist saw in 1972 at Wallace rallies in Pennsylvania.

The Trump Thunderbolt

November 10, 2016

This contentious campaign is over. Donald Trump has shocked the nation and the world.

What This Election Has Wrought

November 9, 2016

As we write this, it is Election Day 2016, and what a long road it’s been. The consensus of American punditry is that Hillary Clinton will win the presidency. Some […]

Christmas Wreaths Return

November 8, 2016

Installed by the Georgetown Business Improvement District, Christmas wreaths are already ringing the lampposts along M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Some say it’s too soon — before Veterans Day even. […]

Explanation Demanded for Hyde School Swing


What the heck is going on? Suddenly, and without explanation, Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles has gone against just-made agreements, common sense and the clear will of the Georgetown […]

What This Election Has Wrought


As we write this, it is Election Day 2016, and what a long road it’s been. The consensus of American punditry is that Hillary Clinton will win the presidency. Some […]

Uncertainty Reigns As We Count Down to Nov. 8

November 7, 2016

The polls now show a race that appears practically even on a national level.