Health | News & Politics Why PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk Is Still Getting in Our Faces Four decades after cofounding People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in her Rockville apartment, the 76-year-old is still crusading for animal rights—and still willing to shock us into paying attention. PETA | 2 weeks ago
News & Politics Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s Way Through Facing what she calls “Parkinson’s on steroids,” the Virginia Congresswoman is leaving the House on her terms. Congress, Disability, Jennifer Wexton | 3 months ago
News & Politics Meet the Smithsonian Bird Detectives Saving Lives When birds collide with airplanes, their remains are sent to a special lab in Washington, DC. There, an elite team of avian detectives works to identify the exact type of bird—the better to prevent future catastrophes. Features, Birds | 9 months ago
Food | News & Politics Meet the DC Activist Behind the Alt-Meat Revolution Bruce Friedrich was responsible for some of the animal-rights movement’s most notorious stunts—but now he’s working to win over meat eaters one bite at a time. sustainability, alternative-meat | Mar 14, 2024
News & Politics How Paul Reed Smith Went From Guitars to Spy Technology His creations are beloved by both Carlos Santana and the US Special Operations Command. Maryland, Annapolis, Intelligence, Navy | Apr 4, 2019
