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Nats ask Guzman to move to 2B
Rizzo and Riggleman want Cristian Guzman to consider a move to second base next season if they acquire another shortstop.
Editorial: NEA's artful dodgers
Last month, a top NEA official gathered artists and arts organizations in a conference call that also included a White House official and clearly asked the arts community to get behind the administration's agenda, including the current top priority health care. A mere 48 hours after the request, 21 art organizations led by an arts lobbying organization, Americans for the Arts, released the first of two public statements endorsing health care reform and urging Congress to act.
Myrick critical of NEA conference call
Since the controversial August 10th teleconference call led by the National Endowment for the Arts, the White House Office of Public Engagement, and United We Serve, Rep. Sue Myrick's (R-N.C) spoke out on the August 10th conference call
First lady to represent Chicago Olympic bid
Michelle Obama will be heading to Copenhagen for 2016 Olympic announcement
(UPDATE: NARAL Responds to Mich. Shooting)National Right to Life Committee withholds attack, unlike NARAL
Following the murder of Doctor George Tiller, a Wichita abortionist, NARAL Pro-Choice America released a statement that was not only heavily political but also attacked pro-life activists as well. Today in Owosso, Michigan, pro-life activist James Pouillon was shot several times in front of Owosso High School and died. The National Right to Life Committee's response did not attack their opponents on the issue of abortion but rather emphasized their mission.
Shanahan, Cutler, Cerrato, Redskins?
Why didn't Vinny Cerrato refute a report that the team wanted Mike Shanahan with Jay Cutler this season?
Revisiting the Bonifacio trade
Remember when Emilio Bonifacio was going to be a long-term answer for the Nats?
Will kickoff return duty spur D. Thomas?
Will joining Rock Cartwright on kickoff returns fire up usually-nonchalant second-year receiver Devin Thomas?
Veteran Redskins remember 9/11
Veteran players who were in New York and Washington on Sept. 11 shared their memories.
Updated: Arts lobby pulls an online houdini
Last night, the Water Cooler pointed out that the Americans for the Art removed audio of Bob Lynch discussing a meeting with new National Endowment for the Arts Chair, Rocco Landesman. This morning, audio suddenly reappeared.
9-11 - a Survivor's Story
New York City ... The opening chapters to New York’s greatest modern story were watched, in horror, by millions. But there are survivors, both the buildings that left standing and those able to walk away from our nation’s deadliest chapter. Just across Church Street stands St. Paul’s Chapel. Completed in 1766 it remains as the oldest public building in “continuous use” and the cities remaining colonial church. A historical list of who’s who has attended services at St. Paul’s. It is where George Washington worshiped, including on the day of his Inauguration on April 30, 1789. His pew remains
All hands on deck
For the first time I can remember, the Redskins have had all their players practicing all three days.
Blueberry smoothies aid brain power
A blueberry smoothie in the morning can help you think better in the afternoon. I could use a blueberry smoothie now ... or a beer.
Berlusconi says he's Italy's best ... prime minister
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi says he's the best that Italy's ever had. Apparently, he doesn't know that Italy tells that to all of its prime ministers.
