Archive for the ‘All Politics is Local’ Category
Marriage Day Slide Show
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courtesy of ‘erin m’
Today was a big day for the gay community in DC and WLDC Flickr Pool contributor Erin M. was there to capture the moment. I’m happy for the couples and realize that they’re the point of this whole business, but I find the counter protesters facing off against Westboro Baptist Church to [...]
White House Social Secretary Stepping Down
‘Down to the Oubliette’
courtesy of ‘Karon’
According to an Obama administration official, Desiree Rogers will be leaving her post as the White House social secretary. Rogers was a much hyped hire for the Obama Administration, and was even featured in the February 2009 issue of Vogue.
However, recently Rogers had faced a wealth of criticism for the [...]
Someone Doesn’t Like The New Parking Laws
Someone in Georgetown is clearly not a fan of the new parking regulations that took effect in January. And I have to admit the addition of Saturdays has been the bane of my existence, however instead of throwing signs into the historic C&O Canal, let your voice be heard by contacting Mayor Fenty, your Ward [...]
More »No Metro Means Taxis Screw You Over
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
For some reason (I still can’t fathom why) the Metro closed at midnight on Friday and Saturday. This meant that for the average person out on the town, taxis were the only option for getting home, and apparently cabbies got wind of this. Instead of turning on their meters [...]
Fed Closed AGAIN!
‘The White House’
courtesy of ‘william couch’
OPM has announced that the Fed is closed for a nearly unprecedented fourth day in a row. The last time the government shut down for more than 2 days was for the blizzard of 1996, when employees were instructed not to report for an entire week (also the record for [...]
Mr. Brown comes to Washington
‘REPUBLICAN SCOTT BROWN RUNNING FOR SENATOR OF MASS…Could be Democrats worst nightmare…’
courtesy of ‘roberthuffstutter’
Ok, lame headline, but the newly elected senator from Massachusetts, Scott Brown, arrived in DC today. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re aware that Senator-elect Brown is the harbinger of doom for the Democratic party and the health care reform [...]
Another Near Metro Disaster & Potential Price Hike
‘It has been a long day’
courtesy of ’spiggycat’
As if WMATA hasn’t been in the news enough, today comes word that on December 10, 2009, a team of independent safety inspectors were nearly struck by a metro train at the Braddock Road Station. According to the Tri-State Oversight Committee, the inspectors “were forced to quickly scramble [...]
White House Staff: A History
‘DC’s Biggest Postcard’
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
If someone on the street asked me to list the job titles at the White House, first on the list would be the President, VP, Chief of Staff, the news core, Press Secretary, etc…you know the people we constantly see in our national and local news reports.
But what about the behind [...]
May We Have Separate Checks, Please?
‘I take the fifth’
courtesy of ‘Lars Plougmann’
It has happened to everyone at some point or another. You’re sitting with a group of your friends at the end of the meal, and the waiter drops off the check. Some of you had drinks, you split an appetizer, and your one just-laid off friend only had dessert. [...]
Final Commemorative Penny Makes Its Debut
‘Lincoln in Illinois (2009 Proof Lincoln Cent)’
courtesy of ‘kevindooley’
This morning the U.S. Mint issued the fourth and final coin of the 2009 Lincoln Bi-Centennial One-Cent Program.
Despite the rainy, cold, miserable weather, coin enthusiasts of all ages patiently waited in line to be the first recipients of the special edition penny and to turn their hard [...]
Virginians: Time to VOTE!
‘Polling Place Sign’
courtesy of ‘moonShadows7′
Good morning Virginians! The polls all across the commonwealth just opened. It’s voting day. Time to do your civic duty and cast your ballot! While the most talked about contest is definitely the race for governor between Bob McDonnell (R) and Creigh Deeds (D), you also will be casting a vote [...]
Arlington Attack Politics Get Ugly
Scan of Ringel Mailer in Arlington
If you live in Virginia, I’m sure you’re sick and tired of all of the attack ads airing for the gubernatorial race between McDonnell and Deeds. It has been a long and ugly race and many around the area are excitedly awaiting the coming of election day on Tuesday, November 3rd, so we can [...]
Meet Your Local Government… on the Internet
‘A packed ANC 4C meeting in DC tonight’
courtesy of ‘Wayan Vota’
Doing what I do here at We Love DC, I am constantly looking for a way to keep track of what the heck is going on in the city. Don remarked once how grateful he is that he’s the one who actually likes reading the [...]
DC Voting Rights Provision Unlikely
‘Capitol up close’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
Last week we reported that voting rights proponents were looking to add a provision in an upcoming defense appropriations bill that would grant DC representation in the House. Well, it’s looking like that probably won’t happen, after all. The chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Dan Inouye, a Democrat from Hawaii, [...]
Dan Snyder and the Gestapo
‘Under the lights’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
Not to keep rubbing salt into the “Redskins are the worst” wound, but Dan Snyder seems more and more like a fascist dictator every day. There have been several accounts, including two from last night alone, of people being kicked out of FedEx Field for expressing their true feelings for Mr. [...]
Obamas Wait for Swine Flu Shots Like Everybody Else
‘Uh…Joe?’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
When it comes to the H1N1 vaccine, the CDC doesn’t play favorites. Not even for the president. Sasha and Malia have been vaccinated, as they are in one of the priority groups (young people under 24), but el presidente and the first lady have to wait like everyone else until the vaccine is [...]
The Chamber gets Pranked
One of DC’s largest lobbying groups, the US Chamber of Commerce, has found itself as the butt of a prank. Yesterday, a group claiming to represent the Chamber called a press conference at the National Press Club. A few journalists, representing such prominent organizations as Reuters and CNN, showed up to here the stunning news [...]
More »DC’s Fifty Most Powerful
‘Don’t Let Mr. Emanuel Down 1680 x 1050′
courtesy of ’sdpurtill’
Calling DC the “center of power” is about as cliched as a description can be, but, it is, never the less, a truthful description. GQ has delved a little deeper into the power structure of our city and released a list of its 50 most influential [...]
