Category Archives: DC

There’s a Small Chance a Republican Could Steal a D.C. Council Seat. Guys, Is It Time for Some Game Theory?*

Posted on October 15, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Because it seems like the D.C. Council and some Initiative 83 (ranked choice voting) supporters really screwed the pooch. The Washington Sun explains (boldface mine): The mathematical friction stems from a unique structural feature of D.C. governance. Under the 1973 … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Renwick Gallery

Posted on August 27, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Hadn’t been there in a while. Enjoy. Entrance to the art of state fairs exhibit Butter Carton Dress Worn by Princess Kay of the Milky Way–Mary Ann Titrud Horseshoes from County Fairs And this is a bench:

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Trump Has a Favorable Job Approval Rating in Only Three States

Posted on August 25, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

I usually don’t care about job approval polling, but this is just funny (boldface mine): Amid President Donald Trump’s record-low approval ratings nationally, a new YouGov/Economist projection shows the president’s net job approval is negative in all but three states. … Continue reading →

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The Absurdity of the National Guard Deployment

Posted on August 24, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Protecting our freedom at the corner of 18th and S NW, Dupont Circle While occasionally it is dangerous for the residents of the mainland colony known as the District of Columbia, it is mostly absurd. Over the weekend, I came … Continue reading →

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The Mainland Colony of D.C., Once Again, Could Serve as a Laboratory for Wingnuts

Posted on August 18, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

This time, it has to do with wearing motorcycle helmets (boldface mine): Two Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation that would prohibit Washington from requiring motorcyclists to wear a helmet, raising concerns among road safety experts and marking what some say … Continue reading →

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With the National Guard in D.C., There Is Always the Threat of Completely Unaccountable Violence

Posted on August 5, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

They’re not always just standing around like people claim. There is always the threat of unaccountable violence. While I’m not naive about the various immunities and protections police departments receive, there are still some safeguards in place and some political … Continue reading →

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In Service to Trump’s Fascism, the National Guard Will Remove 2,000 Apartments from D.C.’s Housing Market

Posted on August 3, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

And that’s not going to help rents. At all. What with over 5,000 non-colonial guardsmen occupying D.C., the Trump administration has decided, as a cost-saving measure, to move them from hotels to rental apartments: Officials say the contract allows for … Continue reading →

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DoorDash Undermines D.C.’s Home Rule Over a 20 Cent Fee

Posted on July 23, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

On Monday, I discussed how House Republicans, led by conspiracist wackadoodle James Comey has proposed legislation to prohibit the mainland colony of the District of Columbia from raising taxes. That legislation also would require Congressional legislation for D.C. to be … Continue reading →

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One Reason Why Moderate and Centrist Democrats Are Losing Primaries to Self-Described Socialists: You Can Just Do Stuff

Posted on July 14, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

And when you don’t, eventually people vote you out. A few days ago, I came across a list of things New York City’s Mayor Mamdani has done since he was elected; I’ve added two items to the list (and changed … Continue reading →

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Sign of the Times

Posted on July 13, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed at Dupont Circle, D.C.:

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