The Library of Congress is one of my favorite destinations on the Hill, with the main reading room being the perfect place for a book-lover like myself. Their exhibits, whether Thomas Jefferson’s library or the first map to include the word “America” on it are always worth a visit when you have out-of-town guests. Right […]
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve had any questions to answer, but this week we’ve got a great one – even though the answer kind of makes me sad because this reader had a really great idea! Q: Hey Nichole! If I wanted to put a big wood sandbox in our sidewalk planter box […]
I know this feature is usually called “5 Questions” but I couldn’t choose one to cut out. On Monday evening, John Klenert was arrested with 40 others (including Mayor Vincent Gray and Ward 6 councilmember Tommy Wells) for protesting on Constitution Avenue in response to the Congressional Budget Compromise. John is a long time activist […]
As you may or may not have heard, our councilmember, Mayor and several others were arrested yesterday for civil disobedience during a protest over a federal spending plan. The issue: the Federal Government can basically override any decision DC makes about how to spend its own money. We could argue over abortion and school vouchers, […]