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The Washington Independent is a fleet-footed webpaper of politics and policy. We are the ink-stained wretches of the digital era. We aim for snap-crackle-pop reporting in our articles and blog posts all working together to tell a bigger story. We provide thought-provoking commentary from insightful experts. We write to record scenes from the passing show, to stir things up and to keep the bastards honest. We seek to explore and define our nation and the context for our times. The Washington Independent belongs to a network of state-based online news sites founded by the ... More » (Source: Washington Independent)
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Large audience (500K-1M) (English)
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Kaizar Campwala
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Apr 17, 2008 - 3:32 PM PDT
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