Luke Mullins - Washingtonian

Luke Mullins

Contributing Writer

Luke Mullins, a former Washingtonian senior writer, is coauthor of The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government.

News & Politics

Three Former Psychiatric Institute of Washington Employees Indicted in Patient’s Death

In 2020, the ex-employees of the long-troubled facility allegedly failed to provide potentially lifesaving measures to an unresponsive patient for at least 21 minutes.

Mental Health, Psychiatric Institute of Washington

April 8, 2026

News & Politics

Continuing Chaos at DC’s Troubled Psychiatric Hospital

Former workers at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington are making disturbing new allegations about violence and misconduct at the facility—painting a portrait of even greater dysfunction.

Mental Health

February 26, 2026

Health | News & Politics

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 corporate profit.

Mental Health

September 25, 2025

News & Politics

Why Big Business Isn’t Backing Trump & the GOP

For decades, the Republican Party and corporate America enjoyed a happy Washington marriage. Then came Donald Trump.

Big Tech, Donald Trump, Republican Party

July 18, 2024

News & Politics

How #freetonylewis Became a Successful Movement

At age 26, Tony Lewis Sr. was sentenced to life without parole for his leadership role in the signature drug empire of 1980s Washington. His son, Tony Lewis Jr., made it his mission to get his incarcerated father out of prison.

Crime, DC History, Drugs, Incarceration

February 15, 2024

News & Politics

The Pope Inspired a Massive Solar Project at Catholic University

It’s the largest solar array in DC.

Catholic University, sustainability

February 12, 2024

News & Politics

5 Other Government Officials Who Pulled Disappearing Acts

Lloyd Austin isn't the first bold-faced name to go MIA.

Joe Biden

January 10, 2024

News & Politics

Meet the 2023 Washingtonians of the Year

Ten locals who make our region an even better place.

Washingtonians of the Year

January 8, 2024

News & Politics

The Caps and Wizards Are Leaving DC: Who’s to Blame?

A look at the people and forces most responsible for the earthquake in the local sports landscape.

Ted Leonsis, Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards

December 21, 2023

News & Politics

DC Political and Business Figures Are Concerned Over Possible Loss of Caps and Wizards

The impact on Washington's already struggling downtown could be profound.

Ted Leonsis, Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards

December 13, 2023