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Public Housing and Crime: An Insider's View by Jeff Steele, last updated: Feb 21, 2012 09:07 AM: Recently, Pennsylvania Ave, SE has been the location of a series of brutal, unprovoked attacks against women. The perpetrators have been linked to the Potomac Gardens public housing project. A discussion in the DCUM forums about the attacks and Potomac Gardens devolved into a series of accusations of racism. But, one comment stood out as particularly nuanced and insightful. That post is reproduced here.

Ward 4 Spotlight: Max Skolnik by Jeff Steele, last updated: Feb 16, 2012 12:49 PM: Max Skolnik wants to change how politics work in the District of Columbia. His means to that end is the Ward 4 seat on the DC Council. If his goal is lofty, the path to its achievement is no less ambitious. Between Skolnik and the Council stands the well-funded and popular Ward 4 incumbent Muriel Bowser.

Who Remembers EdBuild? by Jeff Steele, last updated: Feb 03, 2012 04:02 AM: At the time Kaya Henderson was chosen to be DCPS Deputy Chancellor, she was serving on the Board of Directors of EdBuild. What exactly was EdBuild trying to do and what might that say about Henderson?

DCUM: A Hobby No More by Jeff Steele, last updated: Feb 03, 2012 04:01 AM: For a decade, Maria and I have treated DCUM as a hobby. Starting tomorrow, it will be Maria's Job.

Are DCUMers Rich, Angry, Mean and Sex-Starved? by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jan 18, 2012 08:30 PM: The Washington City Paper Describes DCUM as "The Mommy-Fight Site" and Says its Members "Aren’t Getting Laid".

Pictures of Children on the Internet by mamamonster, last updated: Jan 10, 2012 06:55 PM: I recently made a disturbing discovery about some of my Flickr photos that I thought were private.

Diaper Need Revealed in New Study by Jessica, last updated: Dec 13, 2011 07:51 PM: Can you imagine having to choose between feeding your child and changing her diaper? In the United States, one in three mothers have had to make that choice.

Mary Cheh's Terrible Idea by Jeff Steele, last updated: Nov 03, 2011 06:28 AM: Building a new middle school to serve the Palisades would widen divisions in the District, increase inequity within DCPS, and politicize the building of schools.

Nannies Gone Wild by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 28, 2011 06:27 AM: A Misguided Attempt to Stand up for Nannies' Rights or an Unacceptable Disruption of the DCUM Forums?

Summer vacation by SarahPekkanen, last updated: Sep 08, 2011 07:02 AM: This article originally appeared in Bethesda Magazine.

DCUM Book List by Maria S, last updated: Jul 29, 2011 10:45 PM: The full list of DCUM favorite books.

The Washington Post Contributes to Fenty Loss by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jul 26, 2011 06:55 AM: The Washington Post has been the Overly-Indulgent Parent to Adrian Fenty as the Spoiled Child.

For Geeks Only: DCUM Usage Statistics by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jul 26, 2011 06:53 AM: For the tech geeks in the audience, here is some information about DCUM users and their computers.

The End of an Era by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jul 26, 2011 06:51 AM: I say "good bye" to both analog music and the stereo system I've had since high school.

Avoiding Unexpected Appstore Charges by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jul 26, 2011 06:47 AM: Children have been making unexpected purchases on their parents' iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches. Here's how you can avoid having it happen to you.

Mayor Sunshine and Chairman Fully Loaded Win an Election by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jul 26, 2011 06:39 AM: Thanks to the two highest-ranking local elected officials, DC political comedy writes itself.

Credits and Offsets for Non-Green Valentines? by Organicmania, last updated: Jul 13, 2011 06:00 AM: Maybe you’ve heard of the pollution credits and carbon offsets made available to Big Business. Today I’m wondering about credits and offsets for non-green Valentines. You see, last week I blogged about Green Valentines, happily recalling the days when I enjoyed making simple homemade “green” Valentines with my son. I expected to do the same this year. But this year I don’t have a preschooler. I have a BIG BOY kindergartner whose best friend is giving out Hot Wheels Valentines.

Thanks to the Early BPA Pioneers by Organicmania, last updated: Jul 12, 2011 11:13 PM: With today's news about BPA, it's time to give thanks to those early advocates who sounded the alarm on BPA in bottles years ago. Plus, a list of resources and an easy way to give to support the Environmental Working Group's efforts.

Nation of Stereotypes by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jul 12, 2011 10:28 PM: Recent discussions of the proposed federal employee pay freeze highlight an unfortunate development: Americans have begun taking far too much pleasure in other's misfortunes.

Greenwashing at the Kiddie Hair Salon by Organicmania, last updated: May 09, 2011 01:55 PM: Today was a milestone day – I finally got Baby Boo his first real haircut, since far too many people were calling him "her." So by rights, I should be thinking about that happy milestone. But instead, I left the salon steaming mad about one of the most egregious examples of greenwashing I’ve come across – an “all natural, organic hair care for children” line of lice treatment products called Fairy Tales Hair Care for Children.