Picture of the day: How the New York Times defines the wheels we drive

A marketing survey from the New York Times asks us which images represent our chosen mode of transportation. But most choices just show cars. Is something missing?

Baltimore Sun paywall is 'suicide,' morale in newsroom 'at a low point,' says source

The daily is launching "digital subscriptions" next month, drawing criticism from outside the newsroom and gloomy faces from within it. But it's how the Sun handled the paywall story itself that doesn't bode well for the paper's future in digital journalism.

George Washington University stops giving away free newspapers that no one wants

When you pay $220,000 in tuition over four years, as George Washington University students do, you expect a few amenities in return, like fancy dorms, awesome parties, easy classes and, most importantly, free newspapers. But that last perk is no more, as the administration has cut its daily delivery of the Post, New York Times, and USA Today. A spokesman for the latter paper is in denial about the reason why.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is a 'failure,' says New York Times

The unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial has been, thus far, cause for celebration, for pomp and circumstance, and for remembrance of the Civil Rights leader. Now let's tear that hulking thing down! In print, of course.

The press 'discovers' boxed wine for 10,000th time

The New York Times drops the bombshell that Americans are starting to embrace boxed wine, three years after the Kalamazoo Gazette and Idaho Statesman got to the story.

Busted D.C. Metro escalators officially a Thomas Friedman metaphor

The New York Times columnist described the agony of the Bethesda station to America's governors in Utah yesterday.

Ups and downs: The Metro escalator problem escalates in the media

From the New York Times to WTOP, everyone seems to hate WMATA's sad, creaking escalators this week. But should they?

'Page One' premiere at the Newseum: Brian Stelter on how Twitter helps journalism — and paywalls

Before last night's premiere, the New York Times media reporter talked about how people might keep paying for journalism.

NYT's James Risen, subpoenaed in CIA case

Risen's subpoenaed in the case against ex-CIA employee Jeffrey Sterling. Prosecutors allege Sterling was a source for Risen in a book about CIA operations in Iran.

Kaine enters Senate race; OCF report comes down on K. Brown; The NY Times’ new paywall

Politico's David Catanese on Tim Kaine's decision to seek the Senate seat being vacated by Jim Webb, setting up a likely showdown with another former governor, George Allen.

The DC Office of Campaign Finance comes down hard on Council Chairman Kwame Brown. Analysis from Dorothy Brizill of DC Watch.

And the NY Times adopts a new plan to charge frequent users to its Web site. Will it work? We'll ask tbd.com's Steve Buttry.

The Grey Lady loves boy bloggers: Your sex and gender morning roundup

Monday links on Megan Fox, Geraldine Ferraro, and Scott Walker.

New York Times uses photo of a D.C. diner to illustrate bad eating habits (UPDATED)

One reason not to opt for the milkshake: The image of you doing so may live forever.

DeGioia responds to 'nutty' NY Times story

University President John DeGioia responded to a New York Times article that accused Georgetown Law Center of using deceptive tactics to improve its U.S. News and World Report rankings

NYT and WaPo engage in food fight

Last week, The New York Times published this article on the prevalence of "junk food"/comfort food on the Hill.

How to solve AIDS through bigotry: Your sex and gender morning roundup

Good morning: Wake up to some general offensiveness on AIDS, abortion, and "trannies."

New York Times' newest fashion trend: 'transsexuals'!

Trans identity is now fashionable, according to the NYT.

A brief history of the New York Times' gender essentialist trend piece

The New York Times on women.

Herbert: Rhee 'cold-blooded'

"Mr. Fenty was cheered by whites for bringing in the cold-blooded Michelle Rhee as schools chancellor," Herbert wrote.