By • Jan 20,2009

Our geriatocracy

If anyone needed further proof that campaign regulation results in insurmountable incumbent protection, look no further than the stories on the day’s health beat: 1) Outgoing Vice President Dick Cheney...

By • Jan 20,2009

A glimpse of the presidential limo

Yes, I was that close to greatness. I was standing on New York Avenue, looking toward 15th Street from about fifty yards up the block. Those who arrived at the...

By • Jan 20,2009

Inaugural Masses

For some more visuals from the overcrowded DC celebrations today, have a look at intrepid reporter Kat Ruddy’s photostream at Flickr. We’ve been running a few of them up on...

By • Jan 20,2009

No you can't

In an inspiring ceremony on Washington’s National Mall earlier today, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. Tomorrow, Congress will likely face a constituent...