San Francisco is proud host of a new reality show called “How to Get the Guy” that’s unfortunately not a descendant of Will and Grace, Queer Eye, The L Word, American Idol etc. Also a biodefence lab is coming to the East Bay and SFist teaches wine pairing. Getting on the wrong train sucks. Getting on the wrong train and becoming the victim of what will later be described as a “stabbing spree” really sucks….

Good morning, Washington. As you’ve probably heard, a commuter train derailed yesterday in Prince William County. Impressively, VRE says that its trains will return to a full schedule today. Riders were initially warned to expect delays as long as forty minutes, but it now looks like things are more or less back to normal. Agreement Reached On Howard Hospital: Mayor Williams and Howard University President H. Patrick Swygert have reached an agreement surrounding the…

More than two years after 400-plus peaceful protestors were illegally arrested in Pershing Park during anti-globalization protests, a new District law protecting public assembly and the freedom of expression has gone into effect. The First Amendment Rights and Police Practices Act of 2004, whose enactment was spearheaded by Councilwoman Kathy Patterson (D-Ward 3), was signed on Jan. 27 of this year and took force on April 13. The law declares that protestors have the First…

D.C. Metro Action tipped us off to tonight’s screening of, Unconstitutional, an ACLU-sponsored documentary. The hour-long film, written, directed and produced by Nonny de la Peña, examines the impact of the Patriot Act on civil liberties and questions whether it goes too far. Tonight’s 6:30 pm. screening at 1200 New York Ave. NW (enter at 12th and H Streets) is free and even includes a light reception prior to the prompt 6:30 start time. The…

The ACLU and a coalition of groups supporting drug law reform have announced advertisements questioning the wisdom of draconian drug laws will return to the metrorail system – specifically the Union Station and Capitol South stations. The advertisement was banned by an amendment to a 2004 spending bill which would have withheld federal transportation funding from any local transit authority which accepted advertisements critical of current drug laws. A federal district court ruled the…