I think the change in WaPo's slogan from “Democracy Dies in Darkness”to "Riveting Storytelling for All of America” says just about all we need to know about the demise of America's press.

U.S. children’s vaccination rates are plummeting. Yet globally, the countries with the highest life expectancies all share one common factor: vaccination rates exceed those of the United States. We simply can’t “Make America Healthy Again” by “Making America Unvaccinated Again.”

Dr. King in color

Folks, you really should see this wonderfully warm, sad and hilarious version of this podcast. Three good friends talking about the L.A. fires. Sona has been Conan's assistant since 2009. Matt is his producer, editor and main tech guy. This episode might be their very best.

I knew that outfit looked familiar 🤣

I totally get why almost every president gets totally depressed after leaving office. It’s such a brutal ending. You have all of this power and then it gets shut off like a light switch. You get on a plane and only have five staff members or so after having dozens of

BREAKING: Trump pardons approximately 1,500 defendants charged in January 6, 2021 Capitol riot and commutes 6 sentences

It snowed two weeks ago in D.C. Lots of sidewalks weren't cleared. It snowed again over the weekend, and we're in a deep freeze. In short, so many sidewalks are icy death traps. D.C., we can do better! 51st.news/everything-you…

#ACTUALNEWS Michael Bloomberg and U.S. philanthropists will cover the U.S.'s financial obligations to the UN climate framework after Trump’s second call to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Bloomberg Philanthropies will ensure the U.S. meets emissions reporting despite Trump's

BIG WHOA! A gander at computer models middle and end of next week. WIDELY varying #snow totals, and really way too early to even remotely get a hold on any numbers, but SOMEBODY Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast has the potential of a very significant snowstorm. #WUSA9Weather @WUSA9

The effects of today’s wind on Las Placitas’ outdoor space in Barracks Row 😮

Sometimes mistaken for early flowering cherry blossoms, these delightful trees near the D.C. War Memorial are commonly known as Japanese plum trees. Usually the first trees to blossom on the National Mall each year, their lovely pink flowers are just beginning to open.

NEW: There's at least 2 radar sites operated by the National Weather Service that no longer have staffing to fix them. This means lives are in danger if we do not have the proper equipment to determine tornado warnings or severe thunderstorm warnings. Keep in mind, radar outages

Today is the 160th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's assassination and also the 160th anniversary of the most buried lede in the history of journalism. AP's dispatch from 1865:

Time lapse of the St Louis tornado developing near Clayton/Forest park before heading downtown #stlouis #tornadowatch

Downright apocalyptic video of the St Louis tornado tearing apart skyscrapers downtown😬

708p: Multiple tornado warnings in effect in DC area right now. If you live in red polygon zones — seek shelter immediately. Follow CWG.live for the latest and thank you for reports.