With the Democratic and Republican nominees selected, the presidential debates are just around the corner. Facilitating negotiations between the campaigns will be the official sounding but private Commission on Presidential Debates.
Donald Trump’s improbable political rise has been fueled by the unprecedented free media he’s received, particularly from the cable news networks.
“We cover Uber as we would any other company,” Post executive editor Marty Baron wrote in an email response to submitted questions. “Jeff Bezos has never had any influence over our coverage.”
Some Go to Jail - Not Jack Evans
In New York, two top legislators will soon be reporting to prison. Virginia’s former governor is trying to avoid two years behind bars. Meanwhile in D.C., despite similar conflicts of interest, Jack Evans is cruising to reelection for a record-breaking seventh term on the D.C. Council.
Washington Post attacks Edwards with ‘identity politics’
The Washington Post worked hard to defeat Donna Edwards, then wasted no time crafting a narrative to explain her loss. “Lesson from Edwards’s loss: ‘It shouldn’t be about race,’” read a Post headline on election night.
Post Downplays Potential Pay-To-Play
A potential “pay-to-play” involving a city leader asking for a large donation from a contractor accused of stealing millions and serving kids spoiled food. That’s about as juicy a local story as they come, unless you’re the Washington Post.
The “Rigged” Presidential Debates
Election season is here and presidential debates are taking center stage as millions tune in to watch candidates vie for the nation’s top spot. With all eyes on the candidates, little attention is paid to the behind-the-scenes jockeying that determines crucial details.
Hungry for change at FERC
On the sidewalk below a nondescript office building nestled behind D.C.’s Union Station, a dozen activists are camped out. It’s Day 4 of their 18-day hunger fast outside a little-known federal agency.
The Post vs. Vincent Gray
D.C.’s paper of record, while maintaining its reputation as an objective news source, is on the verge of swinging the mayoral election.
National Harbor’s Invisible Men
The Peterson Company likely couldn’t have built National Harbor without hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars.The public investment was worth it, officials explained at the time, because it would bring jobs. But fast-forward five years and the promise of local jobs seems a distant one, at least when it comes to taxis.
The Post has favorites and Jim Graham isn’t one of them
The Washington Post has called for the resignation of yet another member of the D.C. Council. And who is the Post going after this time?
Obama and Romney agree, tonight’s debate will be a town hall in name only
Our presidential debates are brought to you by Bud Light. – George Farah, executive director of Open Debates.