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On the List
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's Diversion Program includes a list of 45 different locations in D.C. where community service hours may...
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MPD Sounds Alarm (Updated)
The Metropolitan Police Department held a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 10, shortly after 4 p.m., outside of an apartment complex at 1117 10th St....
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The Bus Stops Here
The National Organization for Marriage's bus tour campaigning against marriage equality for gays and lesbians will make its final stop at the east side of...
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Moving Pictures
Why should people get involved with the 24th annual AIDS Walk, slated to kick off from Freedom Plaza on Oct. 2? That's the question Whitman-Walker...
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Fenty v. Gray
Elections are sometimes decided – unofficially – during the primaries. In the overwhelmingly Democratic District of Columbia, that's the rule for choosing the mayor, not...
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Going Gray
There's no question that the Vince Gray for Mayor campaign has been picking up steam. From straw polls to multiple unions to – most importantly...
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Fenty's Followers
Moving to the District in 1973 to write his dissertation, Jerry Clark has a long relationship with the District. His career has taken him to...
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A NOM Connection
Leo Alexander is on the ballot in the Democratic primary for District mayor, although his campaign did not respond to a request for information about...
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Fenty Statement
I am committed to results for all District residents. From reforming schools to lowering crime, I believe that over the last three and half years,...
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Gray Statement
I am running for Mayor because I believe every resident, no matter their affiliation, should have access and say so in a government that is...
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Summer Sounds
Has Lady Gaga already peaked? Oh sure, it was only last summer that her career as a mega-star took off. But it's been threatening overexposure...
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Life Changing
Who should star in a movie about your life? Inspirational writer Elizabeth Gilbert now joins Erin Brockovich in getting to say Julia Roberts. Often found...
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Campy Olympics
A wig relay. A banana-eating contest. A Crisco-covered egg toss. ''The whole concept of the event was a kind of campy, sort-of off-color field day,...
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Bimbo Beats
Just who is Bimbo Jones? Technically, it's the name Lee Dagger thought he heard a postman give once in an old movie. ''Maybe it was...
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Welcoming West Hollywood
Having to be away from your home on your birthday is hard enough. Having it happen when you are getting ready to turn 40 is...
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Horoscope
Heavenly Round-Up: Sometimes it takes old mistakes to create new successes. Sometimes it takes old flaws to reveal new strengths. Sometimes it takes old pain...
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Costa Rica Court: Public referendum on gay civil unions deepens discrimination
”In summary, the court considered that submitting to a majority judgment the rights of a minority deepens and aggravates discrimination against the minority.” A communique...
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NY Police officer shoots her lesbian lover during fight over text message
”The complainant hit the defendant with a handheld laundry iron about the head several times. The defendant pulled out her service revolver, which was loaded,...
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ABA Supports Ending All “Legal Barriers” to Marriage Equality
From the American Foundation for Equal Rights, the American Bar Association has passed the following resolution at its annual meeting: “RESOLVED, That the American Bar...
