In which we share some thoughts on being a state and a little-d District. more ›

Now, I didn't attend Medill or anything, but I'd like to think that I have enough common sense to know that publishing an editorial which suggests killing a controversial public figure is a poor decision. But the Washington Times apparently doesn't have any problem with it. more ›

Your mission, should you choose to accept: With only one week, adapt a randomly-chosen Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale into a compelling stage production. more ›

As a practical matter, any art museum or gallery needs to carve out a niche for itself in order to remain relevant. To that end, Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, chose local art and political art as two areas of emphasis. Two exhibitions reflecting this institutional philosophy opened this past weekend. Bush Leaguers: Cartoonists Take on the White House is a collection of 99 editorial cartoons that were assembled in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC). The show is a stinging criticism of the Bush administration that showcases some of the finest political cartoonists in the country. True Dutterer: The Work of William S. Dutterer is a warm tribute to the late artist whose career began in D.C. The collection spans his entire career but the most moving works are recent ones inspired by the post-9/11 world and Dutterer's love of Afghan culture. more ›

Editorial published today in the New York Times, and posted here without comment: Democratizing the Nation's Capital Just in time for next month’s rockets’ red glare, a measure to give the residents of Washington D.C. their long-denied right to a full vote in the House of Representatives is making headway in the Senate. The legislation, already passed by the House, is gaining unexpected support from Senate Republicans finally struck by the injustice of the meeting... more ›

Take a little Neil Gaiman, add a healthy dose of Jasper Fforde, infuse with a serious shot of Shakespeare and pepper with clever literary references throughout (and a refreshing amount of silliness), and you have Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's , now being showcased by Rorschach Theater as part of the Shakespeare in Washington festival. more ›

Quite a few interpretations of Mary Shelley's have been gracing the D.C. stages lately. Round House Silver Spring has a take, and we were impressed with the lyrical, atmospheric vibe that Synetic Theatre's production captured in September. more ›

Good morning, D.C. How are you feeling this morning? Tired? Did you stay up late to watch the old Wilson Bridge be demolished? Yeah, us too. After waiting for what seemed like forever (due to, it turns out, some real geniuses who broke through the fence to get closer to the action) , the Bridge was finally blown, though we have to admit to being somewhat disappointed with the spectacle. Sure, the explosions were loud... more ›

Over the course of the last week, the Post's editorial page took on a new look -- each of the paper's unsigned editorials now features both the title and a second headline summarizing the editorial's main argument. While not that a big of a change, the addition of the second headline -- which allows readers to quickly catch the main thrust of the paper's editorials without having to read them in their entirety -- isn't doing a whole lot for us. Call us old fashioned, but we somewhat liked the old look of the Post editorial page. It just had better feng shui. more ›