Ben Terris

Ben Terris is a staff reporter for National Journal.

The Fiercest Battle in D.C. Is on the Baseball Diamond

The Fiercest Battle in D.C. Is on the Baseball Diamond

If you think Capitol Hill is polarized, overcompetitive, and obsessed with winning, wait until you see the Congressional Baseball Game. More »

So, Your Acclaimed Web Series About Gay Life Is Over—Now What?

So, Your Acclaimed Web Series About Gay Life Is Over—Now What?

The Outs started as an alternative to television's treatment of same-sex romance. With its final episode posted, can a show like this find a wider audience offline? More »

How Democrats Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Super PAC

How Democrats Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Super PAC

A day with House Majority PAC shows why unlimited spending is the norm, on both sides of the aisle. More »

The Pot Industry's Most Politically Important Dispensary

The Pot Industry's Most Politically Important Dispensary

In the eyes of the federal government, there is no such thing as "medical marijuana." But there's a dispensary just blocks from the Capitol. More »

In Mississippi, the Mysterious Murder of a Gay, Black Politician

In Mississippi, the Mysterious Murder of a Gay, Black Politician

It's tempting to think Marco McMillian was killed because of his race, his sexuality, or because he was running for mayor. The truth is more elusive. More »

How One Gay Conservative Group Is Gatecrashing CPAC

How One Gay Conservative Group Is Gatecrashing CPAC

GOProud isn't invited to this year's conservative confab, but the organization -- and the issue of gay marriage -- won't be absent. More »

Why America Can't Have Nice Things: Congress and a Stalled Nevada Mine

Why America Can't Have Nice Things: Congress and a Stalled Nevada Mine

Everyone agrees that the copper mine, which would create 1,300 jobs in a highly unemployed county, is a good idea -- and yet the Senate won't pass a bill allowing it to go forward. More »

A History of Crossdressing Soldiers

A History of Crossdressing Soldiers

Think women haven't been in combat situations already? Meet the women who dressed like men to fight in the Civil War. More »

Why the Log Cabin Republicans Won't Forgive Chuck Hagel

Why the Log Cabin Republicans Won't Forgive Chuck Hagel

Most gay-rights groups are ready to accept the secretary of defense nominee's apology for comments in 1998 -- but one conservative organization is not. More »

Issue January/February 2013

Animal House

Ted Yoho and his fellow freshmen promise to make John Boehner’s life even more hellish.

Hog Wild: Hunting Boars With Congress' Most Conservative Member

Hog Wild: Hunting Boars With Congress' Most Conservative Member

What's the best way to understand Tea Party freshman Dennis Ross of Florida? Go shooting with him. More »

John Boehner Finally Endorses Mitt Romney

John Boehner Finally Endorses Mitt Romney

The Speaker, one of the most prominent Republicans yet to back a candidate, now throws his support behind the presumptive nominee. More »

Weiner Says His Official Goodbye

Weiner Says His Official Goodbye

With his resignation letter, the former congressman makes his exit More »

Obama Will Visit Joplin

Obama Will Visit Joplin

In the wake of the storm that killed more than 100, the president will survey tornado damage in southwest Missouri on Saturday More »

How a Bill Could Make It Hard to Buy Your Favorite Beer

How a Bill Could Make It Hard to Buy Your Favorite Beer

Beer distributors and producers are warring in Washington. What's at stake? The right to ship beer straight to consumers. More »

With GOP Repeal Effort, Democrats See Chance for a Do-Over on Health Care

With GOP Repeal Effort, Democrats See Chance for a Do-Over on Health Care

An opportunity to re-sell the unpopular bill More »

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