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The Pen Takes On the Sword

Sometimes a journalist can face up to the most intractable foe. There’s an award for that.

October 18, 2015

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Super Women: Ellen Proxmire, Mother of Many

When she wasn’t tending to Senator William Proxmire and running his campaigns, Ellen Proxmire helped create a whole industry.

August 3, 2015

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Super Women: Leslie Morgan Steiner

This golden girl tackles women’s issues–infertility, domestic violence, work-life balance–in ways that make people pay attention.

July 22, 2015

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A Look Back at Cult Classic ‘Clueless’

Pop culture journalist Jen Chaney explains why the 1995 film is still relevant today.

July 15, 2015

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Super Women: Susanna Quinn and Her On-Demand Fitness & Beauty Business

We talk to the new entrepreneur about the business of bringing fitness and beauty services to your living room.

July 14, 2015

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‘Aloha’: A Muddled Story

The overstuffed plot of “Aloha” doesn’t keep its promises to sort itself out.

May 31, 2015

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Last-Minute Opportunity to Vote

You can help choose the Next Great Filmmaker.

May 28, 2015

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Super Women: Rockin’ Robin

Top fashion writer Robin Givhan recounts the fateful night when American fashion burst onto the international scene.

May 5, 2015

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Chatting With Chef Nora Pouillon

Little Bird Nancy and chef Nora Pouillon talked about Nora’s new book, “My Organic Life,” last week at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in downtown Washington.

April 28, 2015

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Super Women: Nora Pouillon and Her Organic Life

The woman who launched the first certified-organic restaurant in the U.S. spoke about her new memoir to Little Bird Nancy McKeon at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue.

April 19, 2015

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Checking In With Mr. Baby Cashmere

The ultra-luxury brand Loro Piana has opened a shop in Washington. Here’s what it’s all about.

April 2, 2015

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My Jacob Lawrence

MyLittleBird contributor Deba Leach recounts her memorable exchanges with artist Jacob Lawrence.

February 1, 2015

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Super Women: Jenny Bilfield and WPA

Two years into her role as head of the Washington Performing Arts Society, Jenny Bilfield finds her CEO job a fine fit.

January 28, 2015

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‘Nightcrawler’: It’s Creepy

Jake Gyllenhaal was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role, but our reviewer thinks this movie doesn’t make much sense.

December 29, 2014

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New Insights into the Work of Alma Thomas

There’s still time to catch an exhibit at Hemphill Gallery that speaks to this abstract painter’s process.

December 14, 2014

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Super Women: Deb Johns, the woman behind the Scout bag

Deb Waterman Johns is a blur of a woman, running three companies, including one that makes those ubiquitous, and charming, Scout Bags.

December 7, 2014

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Creme de la Wha???

The movie “Birdman” doesn’t show a lot of beauty. But it makes a place for pricy beauty creams.

November 12, 2014

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The Ultimate Insider Entertains

Washington power hostess Juleanna Glover tells us how she keeps powerful insiders coming back for more.

November 11, 2014

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