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When Polarizing First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln Came to Washington

In this excerpt from an upcoming book, the woman who reshaped the role of presidential spouse faces social snubs, scheming opportunists, power struggles, and a nation heading toward Civil War.
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Make the Most of Fall With These Easy Getaways From DC

It’s a great time of year for a weekend escape. Here’s where to find colorful leaves, idyllic country inns, seasonal vintage markets, and more autumn...

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The most influential women in Washington who are shaping government, business, the arts, education, law, media, and nonprofits.

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Our annual look at some of the area’s most fashionable people.

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This DC-Area Lawyer Wants More Americans Betting on Elections

Pratik Chougule wants to make wagering on politics as popular and legal as wagering on sports. Is that all in good fun—or a bad bet...

Meet the Lobbyist Fighting Against “Perfectly Legal” Corruption in DC

Good government advocate Craig Holman has spent decades battling against the power of big money and special interests in Washington politics. These days, his work...

What Happens After We Die? These UVA Researchers Are Investigating It.

When our bodies perish, can our consciousness persist? At the University of Virginia, researchers are searching for answers, one near-death experience at a time.

Inside DC’s Troubled Psychiatric Hospital: “This Place Is Actually Trauma-Inducing”

Lawsuits, former workers, and patients of Psychiatric Institute of Washington allege the facility is rife with violence, misconduct, and systemic dysfunction—all in the service of...
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