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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.

GOP Lawmakers Willing to Admit Trump Lost in 2020—as Long as They Have Nothing to Lose Themselves

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GOP Lawmakers Willing to Admit Trump Lost in 2020—as Long as They Have Nothing to Lose Themselves

In a new survey, most former Republican members of Congress say President Biden's victory was legit.

Donald J. Trump, January 6, Joe Biden

December 5, 2023

Go Ahead and Sue Donald Trump, DC Court Says

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Go Ahead and Sue Donald Trump, DC Court Says

Trump can be held civilly liable for actions leading up to Jan. 6.

Donald J. Trump, January 6

December 1, 2023

Photograph by Evy Mages.

News & Politics

Panda Politics: What a Panda-Less DC Says About US Relations With China

Looking back on more than 50 years of “panda diplomacy."

Giant Panda, Goodbye Pandas, National Zoo

November 3, 2023

The Untold Story of the Washington Football Team’s First Black Cheerleaders

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The Untold Story of the Washington Football Team’s First Black Cheerleaders

Amid the boiling racial tension and desegregation battles of the late 1960s and early ’70s, a group of young Black women teamed with a DC civil-rights leader to break the color barrier on the Washington NFL team’s cheer squad. Their story has largely been overlooked—until now.

Black history, Washington Football Team

November 1, 2023

Sean Doolittle Bids Farewell to Nats, But Not DC: “This is Home, Man”

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Sean Doolittle Bids Farewell to Nats, But Not DC: “This is Home, Man”

The retiring relief pitcher plans to stay in Washington and remain active in the community.

Sean Doolittle, Washington Nationals

October 5, 2023

Hattie McDaniel’s Historic Oscar Went Missing. Howard University Will Soon Get a Replacement.

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Hattie McDaniel’s Historic Oscar Went Missing. Howard University Will Soon Get a Replacement.

The Academy Award disappeared from the drama department in the late 1960s.

Howard University, Oscars

September 27, 2023

Five Things to Know About the Washington Commanders as They Kick off the 2023 NFL Season

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Five Things to Know About the Washington Commanders as They Kick off the 2023 NFL Season

New owners. New quarterback. New stadium amenities. Is it finally time for local fans to be excited?

football, Josh Harris, NFL, Washington Commanders

September 7, 2023

Why Street Sense Is One of DC’s Most Important News Outlets

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Why Street Sense Is One of DC’s Most Important News Outlets

It’s been making a difference for unhoused people for 20 years.

Homelessness, I.Q., Newspapers

August 30, 2023

5 Things to Know About Sam Howell, Commanders New Starting QB

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5 Things to Know About Sam Howell, Commanders New Starting QB

The man has never eaten a hamburger.

Sam Howell, Sports, Washington Commanders

August 21, 2023

Photograph by United States District Court for the District of Columbia/Wikimedia Commons.

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5 Things to Know About Tanya Chutkan, Trump’s DC Judge

The former DC public defender has been tough on January 6 defendants.

Donald J. Trump, January 6

August 2, 2023