Posts by Adam Irish — Guest Contributor
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The National Pasture: Bring sheep back to the Mall
These days, lawmakers are talking a lot about cutting budgets but not much about cutting carbon emissions. With spring around the corner, soon it will be time for cutting grass. President Obama could address all three concerns by bringing sheep to the grounds of the White House and National Mall. Unlike conventional groundskeepers, sheep don’t require salaries… Keep reading…
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Fallout shelters: Cold War history in your neighborhood
At the height of the Cold War in the 1960s, the District of Columbia prepared hundreds of fallout shelters. However, since the capital was a primary target in the event of nuclear war and most shelters were located downtown, the city’s fallout shelters could not have saved Washingtonians in a direct attack. Had a nuclear bomb detonated over Washington during the early 1960s,… Keep reading…
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Letters: Cycling safety starts with cyclists
From time to time, readers email in with perspectives about issues in our region. Sometimes these get worked into articles, but at other times they don’t. Therefore, we’re starting a new feature, printing letters from readers. We might or might not not agree with what they say, but any we print will present a thoughtful perspective on an issue. Today’s letter… Keep reading…