This post is second in a series on gentrification in the District of Columbia. Part 1 – D.C. Gentrification and Section 8 Subsidized Housing Part 2 – ‘Gentrification’: The Birth of a Word in D.C. Part 3 – Metrorail Growth and ‘Gentrification’ Use Part 4 – Neighborhood Revitalization and Displacement I find the term “gentrification” […]
Do You Believe in UFOs?
The UFO phenomena is so embedded in the contemporary American psyche it’s no wonder they would pop up on singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens‘ album Illinoise. The two minute first track, titled “Concerning The UFO Sighting Near Highland, Illinois,” ponders the meaning of a mysterious three-lighted craft spotted over the state in May 2000: “Or what it […]
links for 2006-08-02
Washington, D.C.: Spelling, Punctuation, Capitalization Exactly what it claims to be.
Is Michigan Amazing?
“Michigan has a million stories to tell,” gushes MichiganIsAmazing.com, a new blog launched by Ann Arbor public relations company Hass MS&L. The blog will feature text, images, and video submitted and voted on by users showcasing “all the great things about our state.” Everyone who submits a story idea will receive a “small gift,” and […]
links for 2006-07-31
Metropolitan Income: Donuts or Pie Slices? Looks like slices.
Lichtman for Senate
Trailing behind Kweisi Mfume and Ben Cardin in the Maryland Democratic Party Senate race, underdog Allen Lichtman is scrambling to get voters’ attention before the September 12th primary. Campaigning under the tagline “Too much government intruding in our private lives, Too Little government meeting our needs,” Lichtman’s platform includes withdrawing troops from Iraq and policies […]
What is There to do in Portland, Maine?
That’s exactly what I’ve been asked by three separate friends in the last week. Although I do know we Mainers are relatively rare in the Washington area, I was struck by the coincidence. So, for the record, here’s some ideas. Walk out on the Maine State Pier. From here you can get a good view […]