Category Archives: DC

The Free D.C. Slate Wins Big in D.C.’s Democratic Party Elections

Posted on June 24, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

One result I haven’t seen discussed much (other than by me…) is how the Free D.C. slate won 3536*** out of 48 party positions (these are not government positions, but party ones). I think that really establishes that the Democratic … Continue reading →

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A Couple More Thoughts About D.C.’s Recent Elections

Posted on June 23, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

And I am referring to the colonial territory known as the District of Columbia, if that’s unclear. First, and this is minor, there is evidence of a ‘blue shift’: as the counting of first ranked votes proceeded, the more progressive … Continue reading →

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Some Preliminary Thoughts on D.C.’s Preliminary Election Results

Posted on June 17, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Yesterday, the mainland colony known as the District of Columbia had its primary elections–and for all intents and purposes, the Democratic primaries are the de facto election (there wasn’t even a Republican candidate for mayor on the ballot). Some comments, … Continue reading →

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Trump Threatens to End D.C.’s Home Rule If Its Colonial Subjects Elect Someone He Doesn’t Like

Posted on June 15, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Il Trumpe uttered this (boldface mine): President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Home Rule Act to take over Washington, D.C., depending on the results of next week’s mayoral primary…. On Thursday, Trump was asked about next Tuesday’s Democratic mayoral … Continue reading →

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Oil on Logan

Posted on June 13, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed on Logan Circle, NW, D.C.:

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Another Great Week for D.C. Crime Stats

Posted on June 5, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Mostly. The great news is, as of 9am today, D.C. had another week without any homicides, keeping the total for the year at 32*. At this time last year, there had been 68 homicides, and in the surge year of … Continue reading →

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Sign of the Times

Posted on June 4, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed on Logan Circle NW, D.C.:

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What Has the Guard Surge Actually Done for D.C.?

Posted on June 3, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Every week, I try to summarize the D.C. crime stats, because we only seem to talk about crime in cities when the numbers get worse, not when they’re getting better. As I point out, D.C. has seen large decreases in … Continue reading →

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