From parking ticket collector to power player, Nelson Lewis has more unbelievable stories than you can shake a stick at! “His Excellency” is not only an advocate for Bahamian arts, but also works as a writer for Rolling Stone magazine and national political talk shows…… Read More
Director Ray Griggs stopped by a preview of his latest film “I Want Your Money” at DC’s Atelier Theatre Tuesday night. The conservative documentarian told guests that they couldn’t afford not to see his take on government spending and national debt – even if some… Read More
More than 3,000 LGBT advocates — joined by celeb champions of the cause — gathered at the Washington Convention Center Saturday night for the single largest annual fundraiser for the Human Rights Campaign. Pictured here: “Real Housewives of D.C.” cast members Mary Amons and Catherine… Read More
The 5th annual First Tee Putting and Politics Rooftop Reception celebrated youth development programs through golf with special recognition of champions Senator Judd Gregg and Congressman Joe Bacca Wednesday evening on the rooftop of 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. The World Golf Foundation created The First Tee… Read More
According to Summit Chairman Joe Trippi, last week’s AMP Summit was “a discussion about the powerful ability of technology to engage and empower people and listen to what they [have] to say.” And it was also about getting off line and meeting in person. Melding… Read More
Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan Meryl Streep, a long-time advocate of the National Women’s History Museum, made waves this week at an advocacy dinner to support the establishment. Arguing in favor of pending legislation that would allow the museum to purchase land at 12th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Streep channeled Abigail… Read More
“If they gave me 6.8 million, or twice, or three times, or much more that than – say billions – I wouldn’t take it to just go back to the jungle and live what I lived.” Ingrid Betancourt, abducted while campaigning in the Colombian… Read More
Doug Sloan, Congressional candidate for DC, has thrown his hat in the ring to replace incumbent candidate Eleanor Holmes Norton. Hear why he thinks he should be the District’s first new Congressman in 20 years and how he’ll “do more on the local level.” Video… Read More
In a rare D.C. appearance after moving to Marrakesh, human rights advocate Maryam Montague met with an intimate group of friends at Hudson Restaurant Tuesday evening. She dished on her work and countries in which she is currently working to promote democracy. Video embed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_o8CYs48N4 Also… Read More
“There are some comedians in Washington!” – Daphne Ziman, Founder, Children Uniting Nations, shown below with Randy and Jermaine Jackson. (In response to Congressman Jim McDermott‘s dig on the glories of California: “I’m Jim McDermott and I’m from Seattle. That’s not California! Although I… Read More
