The Obamas in Washington

so this is a pretty cool article, it's asking whether the Obamas will go out in Washington more than George W. Bush. It mentions a few spots, like 2 Amy's (which I think is overrated) and Ben's Chili Bowl, and is one of the few articles about D.C. that talks about the city itself rather than just the institutions of government. I hope there are more to come.

DC has no vote in Congress

so this is a pretty great video, it's the full version of a song I posted before.



If you live outside Washington, DC and think it's unfair that 600,000 people in the city don't have a vote in Congress, write your Congressman about it! That's the only way it's going to change, since DC can't do it!

DC Demands the Vote

so as you may know, Washington, DC doesn't have a vote in Congress. That's nearly 600,000 people without voting representation. Here's a good go-go song about it:



If you think DC residents like myself should be able to have a say in how their city is governed, then please contact your Congressman and tell them so.

Red Rocks
Originally uploaded by IntangibleArts

so I went to some newish places in Columbia Heights and Petworth recently.

The Red Derby is a new little bar at 14th and Spring in Petworth, and it's pretty cool. It has a good atmosphere, kinda neighborhoody and laid back, and they have beers only in cans, which is neat. It's cheaper, for one, and they have a good variety - everything from Natty Boh ($2) to Dale's Pale Ale to Brooklyn and Boddington's and Guinness. They also had some Belgian pilsner and a bunch of other things, with the most expensive being $5 or $6. Plus cans mean you won't get a skunky beer. The staff was really friendly and they have pretty good grub - fried macaroni and cheese, sweet potato fries, and the usual burger, chicken fingers, etc. There's a pool table in the back too. It's a neat place and I'd like to hang out there more often.

Red Rocks is a small pizza place at 11th and Park in Columbia Heights. It also has a nice atmosphere, with a few tables and a little bar, a patio, and I think a second floor (not sure). The pizzas were good, if a little stingy on ingredients - the pesto one didn't have much pesto, and the other one we got didn't have much meat. It was pretty good, but I prefer Radius or Matchbox. But it's close and nice.

so I've complained about D.C.'s lack of voting rights before, but basically, Washington D.C. doesn't have a vote in Congress. I think this is very unfair. Why shouldn't we have a vote? There's 600,000 taxpayers here, but no vote.

However, I'm glad to see that there's a big D.C. Voting Rights March happening April 16 (which is also D.C. Emancipation Day, honoring the day where Lincoln freed slaves in D.C.) It starts at 2:30 pm at Freedom Plaza (Pennsylvania Ave NW between 13th and 14th) and goes to the Capitol. The Mayor, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, a big choir, and more. I'm going, it should be pretty cool. Thankfully I have that day off.

DCist.com has more, and there's a clip of a documentary about DC's lack of a vote on Youtube.