D.C. is often portrayed as a land of monuments and politicians. We want to show you something more. These are the stories that matter to us — about the city, its people, and the lives they lead — sometimes joyous, sometimes sad, often messy, but always interesting.

It’s Duckling Season!
Despite everything else awful going on in the world, there’s always a spot of brightness in D.C. when the ducklings are born.

The End of Roe
On Monday night, a draft of Justice Alito’s ruling for the majority in Dobbs v. Jackson was published by Politico. This draft completely overturns Roe and turns abortion rights back to each state. It was a shock because many people hoped or expected that some part of Roe’s precedent that has existed for 49 years…

Welcoming Justice Jackson
After the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black female Supreme Court Justice, there were two big celebrations in her honor.