Have a news tip or story idea ? 77 Replies

The WAMU news team will check this site frequently. Feel free to contact us with local news tips or story ideas. Reach out with confidence if you wish to remain anonymous to meymo@wamu.org. Otherwi...

Started by Meymo Lyons in Participate In The Process. Last reply by John Antonelli 3 hours ago.

How "Connected" are You ?? (that's Tech-Connected, not Politically or Crime-syndicate Connected !) 8 Replies

According to a recent study published in the magazine NetworkWorld, 16 % of workers around the world are "hyperconnected." That means they use a minimum of seven technological devices for work and ...

Tagged: computer, cellphone, im, technology

Started by Diane Vogel in Participate In The Process. Last reply by Maureen, Hillaryhead 4 hours ago.

What social network sites do you regularly visit? And why? 38 Replies

I know nothing about these sites to I'm curious which sites people use. Thanks.

Started by Jonathan Smith (WAMU 88.5) in Participate In The Process. Last reply by Maureen, Hillaryhead 4 hours ago.

Who would you like to hear on air? 4 Replies

I'm currently reading "American Nerd: The Story of My People" by Benjamin Nugent, and though I'm only a couple of chapters in to the book, I have to say I'd love to hear an interview with the autho...

Tagged: kojo, author, interview, diane, nugent

Started by Jason Novak (WAMU 88.5) in Start Your Own Conversation. Last reply by Karl 4 hours ago.

let's get together and help our mentally ill 4 Replies

friends: my son was the best son ever! when he was fifteen, he lost the ability to focus and by sixteen, he was so terrified of his visions/voices that he attempted suicide, claiming that anyone wh...

Started by giulia mainieri in Start Your Own Conversation. Last reply by giulia mainieri 1 day ago.

D.C.'s handgun "ban"-- thoughts on the Second Amendment? Predictions for the future? 47 Replies

All eyes were on the Supreme Court today, as the Court ruled on the constitutionality of D.C.'s handgun "ban"*. In 1976, the D.C. Council voted 12 to 1 in favor of a bill restricting city resident...

Started by Brendan Sweeney (WAMU 88.5) in Participate In The Process. Last reply by Margot 1 day ago.

Use of deadly force in defense of property or life 5 Replies

While the absolute ban on handgun ownership in DC was recently ruled unconstitutional (subject of another Discussion in The Conversation), there are still legal limitations on the use of guns and s...

Tagged: justified homicide, justifiable homicide, defense of property, self-defense, criminal law

Started by barryt in Start Your Own Conversation. Last reply by Mike Cherlow 1 day ago.

Tips and Tricks for July 4th? Things to do in the city when everyone else heads out of town...

Got a tip for watching the fireworks away from the crowds? Know of a cool event or bar celebrating Independence Day? Got a killer playlist for a holiday BBQ? (cue Mellencamp or Springsteen) On Thu...

Started by Brendan Sweeney (WAMU 88.5) in Participate In The Process 1 day ago.

Summer Vacation tips and tricks? 4 Replies

Many travel analysts say it's the summer of "stay-cations" or "day-cations"--- people are taking quick weekend trips within a couple of hours of home, rather than springing for expensive flights. ...

Started by Brendan Sweeney (WAMU 88.5) in Participate In The Process. Last reply by Jerry B. Jun 29.

Political Discussion Groups in DC 1 Reply

With so much of DC being partisan in nature, has anyone participated in a bipartisan group that meets semi-regularly to discuss local/national/world events? Was it diverse in that it had people wit...

Started by Adam in Start Your Own Conversation. Last reply by Mike Cherlow Jun 28.