Archive for the 'DC' Category
The Best Crab Cakes For People Who Don’t Know What A Good Crab Cake Is
Posted on July 29, 2009 by andrew- Filed Under DC, food | 3 Comments
The Washington Post devotes a good chunk of today’s Food section to the search for DC’s best crab cake. I haven’t tried many of the restaurants on their final list of top choices, as it’s an expensive set of options. However, the list and the article do confirm my previously held belief: It is extremely [...]
A Reminder Of DC’s Diversity
Posted on July 17, 2009 by andrew- Filed Under DC, economy | Leave a Comment
On the one hand, I read this morning that DC’s unemployment rate remains higher than 10% and is, in fact, inching up towards 11%.
On the other hand, Matthew Yglesias posts a chart showing that our city has the second highest proportion of residents who would be subject to the proposed health care tax impacting only [...]
Happy “Your Marriage Is Now Recognized” Day!
Posted on July 7, 2009 by andrew- Filed Under DC, gay marriage | Leave a Comment
This is a big day for a lot of District residents. Congratulations.
I’m almost certain that we’ll be performing same-sex marriages, in addition to recognizing them, before the year is out. It may be a battle, but it’s one I’m quite certain the good guys can win.
I do love this city.
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Thanks For Your Concern
Posted on May 6, 2009 by andrew- Filed Under DC, education, wingnuts | Leave a Comment
It’s touching to see how much the National Review’s writers claim to care about “School Choice” for DC’s children, especially considering that they don’t appear to care at all for “Representative Choice” or “Senator Choice” for DC’s population as a whole.
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DC Rocks (Except For Marion Barry)
Posted on May 5, 2009 by andrew- Filed Under DC, DC City Council, Marion Barry, gay marriage | Leave a Comment
Breaking News:
Washington Post reporter Tim Craig relays that the D.C. Council has voted 13-0, without debate, to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. Watch D.C. Wire for updates.
The approved law was added as an amendment to another bill, and can be seen on the second page of that bill’s text (.pdf).
Hilarious update to the [...]
Washington’s Extra Cherry Trees
Posted on April 2, 2009 by andrew- Filed Under Cherry Blossoms, DC | Leave a Comment
The Post has a very interesting story about a mystery grove of “extra” cherry trees located in East Potomac Park, south of the Jefferson Memorial. The trees may have come from a shipment from Japan that was thought to have been destroyed, but no one is entirely sure. If you have an interest in DC’s [...]
It’s Nice To Know They Care
Posted on February 17, 2009 by andrew- Filed Under DC, DC enfranchisement | Leave a Comment
Hey, look at that: The New York Times noticed that we lack any representation in Congress!
Sure, they failed to recognize that the currently proposed legislation is woefully insufficient when it comes to achieving actual, meaningful representation for the District, but at least they support this insufficient bandage of a bill!
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He’s Undeniably Right, By The Way
Posted on January 28, 2009 by andrew- Filed Under Barack Obama, DC | Leave a Comment
Holy crap, the president is actually paying attention to what’s happening in Washington, DC, outside of his own house. I’ll never get over how cool it is to have a president who seems to notice us, let alone care about us.
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Greatest President Ever
Posted on January 10, 2009 by andrew- Filed Under Adrian Fenty, Barack Obama, DC, U Street | Leave a Comment
Hanging out with the mayor, eating some half-smokes.
Next He’ll Be Stopping By To Borrow A Cup Of Sugar
Posted on January 5, 2009 by andrew- Filed Under DC, Inauguration '09 | Leave a Comment
“The Neighborhood Inaugural Ball” sounds a bit cheesy, but I do like the sentiment behind it:
“In keeping with his commitment to make this inaugural celebration open and accessible to all Americans, President-elect Barack Obama will host the first-ever ‘Neighborhood Inaugural Ball’ during this year’s inaugural celebration,” says a statement from the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
“It is [...]
I Suddenly Have A Strong Dislike For Dianne Feinstein
Posted on December 10, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under DC, DC enfranchisement, Inauguration '08 | Leave a Comment
Hey, Congress found another way to screw with my city. It seems the Senate is now making plans to shutdown the District’s extension of dining and drinking hours for the week of the inauguration. Because, you know, it’s totally their decision to make and not ours. Douchebags.
Look, maybe this plan isn’t the best from a [...]
Exciting Metro News
Posted on December 8, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under DC, Metro | Leave a Comment
WMATA redesigned their website. The new format for service alerts is much appreciated.
I Love DC Vote
Posted on November 24, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under DC, DC Vote, DC enfranchisement, Nationals Park | Leave a Comment
In its latest stunt to remind everyone that our city is an abused colony of the rest of the country, DC Vote is lobbying the City Council to pass legislation renaming the stretch of South Capitol Street that runs by Nationals Park as “Taxation Without Representation Street.” It’s a bit clunky as far as a [...]
Because I’m Starting To Worry That This Flood Of People Might Prevent Me From Getting To The Inauguration
Posted on November 21, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under DC, Inauguration '09, Metro, public transportation | 3 Comments
Matthew Yglesias notes that Metro plans to handle the Inauguration Day traffic in a completely irrational manner, namely by offering free parking on a day when demand for parking will be incredibly high. Yglesias encourages our public transportation system to rethink its decision from a position of sound transit management.
Being something of a deranged idealogue [...]
Don’t Drag Me Into This Shit
Posted on November 17, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under DC, DC enfranchisement, Joe Lieberman | Leave a Comment
Dude, don’t use my lack of voting rights as a pawn in your anti-Lieberman crusade. The ex-Democrat is a douchebag and probably deserves to lose his seat, I guess, even though I really don’t care because it doesn’t effect my life… But if nothing else, he’s been pretty good for DC. He was one of [...]
A Congressional Battle Over Gay Marriage Is Coming
Posted on November 17, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 elections, DC, gay marriage | Leave a Comment
Washington, DC, probably could have successfully legalized same-sex marriage several years ago were it not for the peculiarities of home rule which allow Congress to veto any law enacted by the city’s democratically chosen legislature and mayor. DC is overwhelmingly Democratic, is fairly liberal on most issues, and is home to a large and politically [...]
Know Your Market
Posted on November 5, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 elections, DC, Washington Nationals, baseball | Leave a Comment
Which of the DC-native Lerners had the brilliant idea to unveil the Washington Nationals’ new uniforms during the week of a presidential election? Don’t worry, guys, I’m sure everyone in the metropolitan area will immediately drop whatever they’re doing and pay attention to what Lastings Milledge and Elijah Dukes are wearing on Thursday.
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Morning In America
Posted on November 5, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, DC | Leave a Comment
I’m a bit burnt out from all of yesterday’s excitement, and I’m still gathering my thoughts. For now, I’d just like to say that the view from my vantage point on 13th St NW, right at the top of the hill, has never been more beautiful than it was last night. Looking out on the [...]
Just For The Record…
Posted on October 28, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under DC, Ted Stevens | Leave a Comment
If I were on a jury for the trial of a member of either house of Congress, I would absolutely find the defendent guilty solely because I hate them for running my city. That’s how we roll in Washington, DC.
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So, Who Am I Supposed To Vote For?
Posted on October 27, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 elections, Carol Schwartz, DC, DC City Council | 2 Comments
Not in the presidential election, obviously, but in the DC Council At-Large race?
Carol Schwartz has always been pretty decent and I wouldn’t mind writing her in. A write-in normally seems like a wasted vote, but it’s not like incumbents in DC races haven’t been able to win as write-ins in the past. I’m clearly not [...]
