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A Diamond in the Rough: Nationals Park and Urban Renewal on the Anacostia

A Diamond in the Rough: Nationals Park and Urban Renewal on the Anacostia

The construction of Nationals Park represented not only the ability of the city of Washington to construct a momentous public work in record time, but was also a success in overcoming numerous obstacles, uniting several divided factions to return baseball to DC.  Nationals Park also now serves as the cornerstone for redevelopment in Southeast, Washington, and represents the importance of creating a public space that puts environmental stewardship as a primary focus. 

Exempt of Trust: The Role of Congress in Baseball’s Steroid Investigation

Exempt of Trust: The Role of Congress in Baseball’s Steroid Investigation

As “America’s Pastime” baseball is deeply ingrained into the nation’s cultural ethos, and across generations many people have an vested interest in maintaining a perception character and integrity of the game.  By positioning themselves at the forefront of the issue, Waxman, Davis, and other lawmakers marketed themselves as caretakers of that Pastime that holds prominent cultural significance.