Signaling a meaningful change from President George W. Bush’s disastrous policies, the Obama administration last week endorsed a United Nations statement calling for the worldwide decriminalization of homosexuality.
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Northern Virginia Art Beat
Public/Private, at the Arlington Arts Center (AAC) (3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington).
David Brooks: A Speech About Nothing
We’re in the middle of a series of a historic economic transformations.
Nicholas F. Benton: Why Did Spitzer Do It?
The precipitous fall from grace of New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer this week has routinely left the pundits shaking their heads. His case, and those of Sen. Larry Craig, former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey, the Rev. Ted Haggard and so many others in political or religious leadership positions, always […]
Jim Moran’s News Commentary
The untold story of Post Office Box 1142 is one that defines us as a people. It is a shining example that, by sticking to our American values and principles, we can and will triumph over our enemies.
David Brooks: The Happiness Gap
Some elections are defined by the gap between the rich and the poor. Others are defined by the gap between the left and the right. But this election will be shaped by the gap within individual voters themselves — the gap between their private optimism and their public gloom.
Jim Moran’s News Commentary
The following is Rep. Moran’s statement entered into the record this week in remembrance of the September 11th tragedy.



Press Pass: Soft Complex
The old adage declares that “music is life.” For the gentlemen of D.C. band Soft Complex, that holds especially true.
The following is excerpted from the speech of Roger Neighborgall slated to be delivered Monday at the Memorial Day observance in front of the Community Center at 11 a.m.