When it comes to an issue as controversial as same-sex marriage can be, adults can have some pretty set opinions. But Sarah Crank, a home-schooled 14-year-old from Bowie, took the chance this week to let a Maryland Senate committee know what she thought about the state's renewed push for marriage equality. more ›

After what has been a rocky year for Mayor Vince Gray and various members of the D.C. Council, city legislators are sitting down today to start the work of sorting out how to improve the District's ethics-related laws and enforcement mechanisms. more ›

Yup, Stephen Colbert is allowed to form his political action committee. more ›

The last time he was in town, an impromptu crowd chanted his name and delivered a stirring rendition of "Happy Birthday" -- but this time around, Stephen Colbert's trip to the Federal Election Commission is all business. (Okay, maybe not all business.) more ›

Earlier today, we suggested that someone from the Council's subpoena-serving office get down to Moultrie Courthouse, where Sulaimon Brown was to testify this afternoon. Turns out that wasn't necessary: Brown voluntarily said he'd testify during the hearing, reports Mike DeBonis. He'll appear June 6. more ›

No, really: have you seen Sulaimon Brown? If so, Mary Cheh would really appreciate it if you would let her know. more ›

The highly anticipated testimony of Fenty confidant Sinclair Skinner is going on now before the D.C. Council. You can watch the hearing streaming live on Channel 13. Mike DeBonis is also live-tweeting from the John A. Wilson Building, if you want to catch up on the first 20 minutes or so. more ›

Word at the end of the day Tuesday was that controversial Fenty pal Sinclair Skinner had successfully rescheduled the date to deliver his court-ordered testimony before the D.C. Council to April 14. But now it looks like it's been pushed back one more day, to April 15, D.C. Wire reports. Tax Day just got a whole lot more interesting. more ›

I only made it through watching about 3 1/2 hours of Monday's D.C. Council hearing on the same-sex marriage bill before I had to call it a night, and the majority of speakers I heard supported the legislation. Gay, straight, and religious leaders alike came forward to share moving personal stories about what it would mean for the longtime committed same-sex couples in their lives to finally be able to marry. But there were plenty of opponents among those who testified as well. Many cited their anger that the bill's passage appeared to be a foregone conclusion, since it already has enough co-signers to clear the full Council. Others referenced deeply held religious beliefs that marriage can only be between one man and one woman. The tone of the evening ranged from reasoned discourse to tears to outright shouting. more ›