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A few thoughts on DC's primaries… and WaPo’s endorsements
Jun 20

Jun 20 A few thoughts on DC's primaries… and WaPo’s endorsements

Peter Tucker
DC, Washington Post

Robert White’s campaign recently released a shocking poll that has him within striking distance of Mayor Muriel Bowser.

A Socialist in WaPo’s Suburbs: Bezos' paper takes on MoCo exec Marc Elrich
Jun 17

Jun 17 A Socialist in WaPo’s Suburbs: Bezos' paper takes on MoCo exec Marc Elrich

Peter Tucker
Maryland, Labor, Media, Washington Post

After Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the country’s third-most powerful democratic socialist may be a former elementary school teacher you might never have heard of.

The ‘Head Shot’: The Cases of Marilyn Mosby, Kwame Brown and Jack Evans Show the Dark Side of a Scary Prosecutorial Tool
May 16

May 16 The ‘Head Shot’: The Cases of Marilyn Mosby, Kwame Brown and Jack Evans Show the Dark Side of a Scary Prosecutorial Tool

Peter Tucker
Maryland, DC, Washington Post

Yet another Black elected official may be removed from office, and once again it’s at the hands of prosecutors, not voters. And for personal misconduct, not public corruption.

The Curious Case of Jack Evans
Dec 3

Dec 3 The Curious Case of Jack Evans

Peter Tucker
DC, Washington Post, Media

After Evans resigned in disgrace, his next step was jail. I was certain of it. But he remains free as a bird. His secret patrons have also faced no consequences, including DC parking magnate Rusty Lindner.

Did a Wealthy Family, Which May Have Ties to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Buy a Seat on the DC Council?
Jul 31

Jul 31 Did a Wealthy Family, Which May Have Ties to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Buy a Seat on the DC Council?

Peter Tucker
DC, Trump

At breakneck speed Brooke Pinto has gone from virtually unknown to one of only 13 DC councilmembers, who, along with the mayor, oversee the city’s $8.5 billion budget. As the dust settles on Pinto’s stunning win, questions about the 28-year-old are growing.

The Post Is Slyly Boosting Corrupt Jack Evans -- Again
May 28

May 28 The Post Is Slyly Boosting Corrupt Jack Evans -- Again

Peter Tucker
DC, Media, Washington Post

Jack Evans, the most corrupt councilmember to ever grace the halls of the John A. Wilson Building, is still under federal investigation… Yet DC’s paper of record is aiding his bid for the Ward 2 seat he vacated in disgrace only four months ago.

Gov. Hogan’s Purchase of Korean Covid Tests Looks Like a PR stunt—and Media Fell for It
May 8

May 8 Gov. Hogan’s Purchase of Korean Covid Tests Looks Like a PR stunt—and Media Fell for It

Peter Tucker
Maryland, Washington Post, Media

Despite being the governor of a small state, Larry Hogan secured coronavirus test kits from “13 time zones away,” thanks to “nearly a month of diplomacy talks” and “middle of the night” negotiations.

As Construction Continues Amidst Covid-19 in DC Area, Bezos’ WaPo Raises Few Objections
Apr 25

Apr 25 As Construction Continues Amidst Covid-19 in DC Area, Bezos’ WaPo Raises Few Objections

Peter Tucker
DC, Maryland, Media, Washington Post

“Insane.” That’s what Marc Gunther thought as he looked out of the window of his downtown Bethesda, Maryland, apartment. Below him, cramped construction crews were building a headquarters and adjoining hotel for Marriott.

To Stop Bernie Sanders, WaPo Willing to Risk Americans’ Lives
Apr 6

Apr 6 To Stop Bernie Sanders, WaPo Willing to Risk Americans’ Lives

Peter Tucker
Media, Washington Post

There’s little the Washington Post won’t do to stop Bernie Sanders, including endanger American lives.

Willing Parties: Jack Evans didn’t act alone, so why haven’t his law firms faced scrutiny?
Jan 21

Jan 21 Willing Parties: Jack Evans didn’t act alone, so why haven’t his law firms faced scrutiny?

Peter Tucker
DC

The longest-ever D.C. Council career came to an end, or at least a pause, on January 17. Had Jack Evans not resigned at that time, all twelve of his colleagues were prepared to take the unprecedented step of expelling him from the Council.

Jack Evans Doth Protest Too Much
Dec 16

Dec 16 Jack Evans Doth Protest Too Much

Peter Tucker
DC

2009 Recusal Anything But Ethical

WaPo No Longer Discloses Its Owner’s Uber Investment
Sep 19

Sep 19 WaPo No Longer Discloses Its Owner’s Uber Investment

Peter Tucker
DC, Labor, Media, Washington Post, Uber/Taxi

A new California law threatens to upend Uber, but the Washington Post claimed the law doesn’t apply to the ride-hailing giant. This is convenient, since Post owner Jeff Bezos is not only a major Uber investor, but also founder and CEO of Amazon, which is likely to also be negatively impacted by the new law.

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