All posts by Metro Weekly Contributor
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Moving Forward
On Aug. 28, 2008, I listened to Sen. Barack Obama outline his soaring vision for America. I felt like he was speaking directly to me...
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Horoscope
Heavenly Round-Up: Spend the weekend tying up the loose ends and severing the dead connections. Use your time wisely and productively to clear the way....
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Sticky and Sweet
The only thing sweeter than a box full chocolates on Valentine's Day is a box made of chocolate. Available for $38 -- or in a...
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Pyramidic Victory
If rumors of Synetic Theater's Euro-Slavic techno scores, not-so-classical dancing, and penchant for interpreting Shakespeare minus the spoken word have repelled rather than attracted you,...
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Slay Ride
Depending on where you were when the first flakes began to fall you may find the timing of Folger Theatre's newest production, playwright Anne Washburn's...
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Love Lies Bleeding
Cupid! Hey, Cupid! Come over here and shoot me. Right through my eye, please, because it would be less painful than having to watch Garry...
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Fresh Perspective
It's commonly known that acclaimed 20th century American artist Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) was married to photographer Alfred Stieglitz during the early rise of her career...
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Changes at GLOV
Todd Metrokin and Chris Farris became the faces of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) in the fall of 2008 when they re-launched an organization...
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Voices of Experience
From Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-Mich.) to moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins (Maine), many substantial questions raised at last week's hearing regarding...
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Foul Weather and Food
In order to keep ahead of additional snowfall expected to hit D.C. midweek, Food and Friends has put out an urgent call for delivery volunteers....
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Snowmageddon 2010
Dupont CircleWashington, DCFebruary 6, 20104pm Residents of Washington, DC used Facebook to organize a gathering of hundreds to engage in a fun snowball fight. The...
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Obama Slams Ugandan Bill
President Barack Obama took the setting of the National Prayer Breakfast – an annual Washington event that has drawn criticism from several quarters this year...
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Webb Noncommittal on DADT Repeal
Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) is the only area senator who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee. Webb, who served as secretary of the Navy...
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The Final Push
The decision of whether gays and lesbians should serve openly in the military strikes at the core of the integrity of the military itself. The...
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Food, Friends and Testing
Update: This event has been postponed due to inclement weather.Food and Friends has been feeding people living with HIV/AIDS in the area for more than...
