The nation’s capital has long been known as a place full of stuffy gray suits and neatly pressed ties, but these days, designers are loosening the top button.
Demonstrators Optimistic that Supreme Court Will Repeal DOMA
Chants calling for equality rang out across the front steps of the Supreme Court Wednesday, as marriage equality supporters gathered to wave American flags and carry colorful signs while the court inside heard a challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act.
Murder-Suicide Taints Crystal Springs’ ‘Quiet’ Reputation
Twelve-year-old Heidi doesn’t want her family to move. Two streets away from the site of a murder-suicide — the second murder in a little over two years — she feels safe.
Maryland Delegation Puts Women First
The Maryland delegation put women’s issues at the forefront of its agenda Wednesday with the reintroduction of both the Violence Against Women Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act.
Anti-Abortion Protester Arrested After Disturbance During Inaugural
A vocal anti-abortion protester who climbed a tree at the Presidential Inaugural on Monday was arrested by Capitol Police after his screaming disturbed ticketholders.
Faiths United Calls for Morals Over Politics on Gun Control
Faiths United to Prevent Gun Control, a coalition of religious leaders representing over 40 faiths, are fueling a social movement to make gun control a priority.