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Howard on Keeping on a-Comin

I am one guy with a cowboy hat and a good looking horse fighting this drug war against an eleph...

Jim on Capitol Hill Books

In my years here, I have sold lots and lots of books. Overall, I mainly sell fiction, and mostl...

Pastor Mark Batterson on What Makes a Church

People's District and Rachel Estabrook present the third in a series of audio portraits of D.C....

Spike on Going From Top Chef to Good Stuff

I was doing well up there and making a name for myself. At the same time, I was dirt poor and s...

South on His Family’s History

The flooring business has been an interesting way to see this city.

Elaina on the Capitol Steps

You know, no kid sits in elementary school and says, ‘When I grow up, I am going to be a poli...

Theresa on Moving Back to D.C. for Her Son

Another thing is that my son is gay and so, the city is so much nicer for him.

James on Life Lessons from the Gas Station

I always think back to the gas station and marvel that a little bit of humility and a strong wo...

Giulia on Seeking Adequate Mental Health Care for Her Son

I never gave poverty or mental illness a thought. It just wasn’t in my life. Then, my son was...

Mistress Domina Vontana on Power Exchange

People come to me to do all kinds of scenes that include things like rope bondage, impact play,...

Michaela on Swinging from a Pole

A woman wants to feel sensual and sexy. Swinging from a pole wearing six inch stiletto heels wi...

Clifton on the Disconnect between Findlay and Washington

Washington never fully depended on industry, so it is hard to feel its impact here.

Jen on Moms on the Hill

There are other listserves and websites, but there is something really special about this commu...

Ines on Shining Shoes

I don't really like to talk to people when I shine shoes unless they want to.

Tony on Dr. King’s Assassination

From what I believe, in order to achieve something sometimes you’ve got to give something, yo...

Carrie on Covering the Emissions Markets

I spend my days around the policy makers who created and regulate the emissions markets.

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