National Journal’s “Hill People” issue, which is all about the lives of congressional staffers, is out. While most of the survey’s findings aren’t too surprising — sadly, Congressmembers mostly employ white, married men who are wealthy to boot — one infographic caught our eye.

Photo by kimberlyfayeThis weekend’s New York Times Magazine feature takes up the fine tradition of New York media safari stories examining Washington nightlife under President Barack Obama’s administration. It could easily become a regular segment, even #nerdprom notwithstanding. Specifically, Ashley Parker’s feature — a cute look at young politicos who work in the administration — has something of a time-warp feel to it. If I’d gone to a party over the weekend and heard Jay-Z’s…

Shortly after his Wednesday night Oath of Office do-over, President Obama motorcaded to the D.C. Armory for the final official inaugural event of an endless weekend. The Obama for America Staff Ball, free and mostly attended by under-30 campaign staffers and their guests, featured speeches by the new President and Vice President, performances by Arcade Fire and Jay-Z, and a cavernous building transformed by flowing tapestries, “Renewing America’s Promise” plaques, and several beer and wine…