The scene this past Saturday was typically D.C. A packed gym, representative of city demographics with basketball interest, served as the tiniest of temporary meccas for the basketball world. more ›

Just last month, the state of Maryland saw some activity with regard to the death penalty. Yesterday was Virginia's turn. The Washington Post reports that Virginia Governor Tim Kaine vetoed a mess of bills related to gun carry, capital punishment, and vicarious liability. more ›

The Washington Post reports that the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee rejected Gov. Martin O'Malley's bill to repeal the death penalty, the latest turn in the state's long back-and-forth history on capital punishment. It's hardly the last. In fact, it's not even the last legislative push Maryland will see before spring. more ›