Elizabeth Brotherton
Bio:
Elizabeth Brotherton writes the Heard on the Hill gossip column for Roll Call, where she chronicles the crazy antics, wild cocktail parties, bad fashion and simply odd moments that make Capitol Hill so unique. Elizabeth also frequently pens feature stories on the culture of Washington.
Prior to her current beat, Elizabeth reported a range of topics for Roll Call, including the Capitol Police, the D.C. voting rights movement, legislative branch appropriations and the Green the Capitol Initiative.
Her work has appeared in the Almanac of the Unelected, the Orange County Register and the Press-Enterprise. A Golden State native, she graduated from the University of Southern California with degrees in journalism and political science.
Brotherton no longer works at Roll Call.
Stories by Elizabeth Brotherton:
Feb. 18, 2011
As Boyz II Men once crooned, it’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
Feb. 18, 2011
Rep. Patrick McHenry took to Twitter on Friday morning to honor the legacy of the late NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr., who died 10 years ago Friday after a last-lap crash at the Daytona 500.
Feb. 18, 2011
Members of Congress often pledge to cut spending of federal tax dollars before they get to Washington. But once they’re here, it can be tough, what with the constant stream of visitors to their offices seeking money for X project or cash for Y program.
Feb. 18, 2011
While the jury’s still out on whether the new Bullfeathers is as good as the old one, HOH hears that a handful of lawmakers don’t seem to mind the change at the House-side restaurant.
Feb. 18, 2011
It’s time to add another Congressman to the disabled list.
Feb. 18, 2011
Every Tuesday, HOH gets to know a Member of Congress better through a series of five fun questions. This week, we chat with freshman Rep. Steve Womack. The Arkansas Republican tells us about his admiration for Winston Churchill.
Feb. 17, 2011
While the 2010 elections and holiday season may have slowed them down, celebrities are once again streaming into town in support of various causes.
Feb. 16, 2011
It goes unspoken on Capitol Hill that the Senate is more exclusive than the House. There are fewer Senators, after all, and the chamber enjoys swankier digs.
Feb. 16, 2011
Speaker John Boehner rented downtown restaurant P.J. Clarke’s for a fundraiser Tuesday night, allowing the Ohio Republican and his guests to have their “Mad Men” moment.
Feb. 16, 2011
That Superman, always willing to support a good cause.
Feb. 16, 2011
Rep. Betty McCollum is taking on NASCAR and the military.
Feb. 16, 2011
On Tuesday, Twitter guru and former Capitol Hill staffer Adam Sharp got a special birthday shout-out on the social messaging site from Rep. Darrell Issa.
Feb. 16, 2011
And now for a couple of strange sights HOH tipsters have witnessed on Capitol Hill over the past two days that we couldn’t resist sharing.
Feb. 15, 2011
Austria, meet Austria. Rep. Steve Austria sat down with Austrian Ambassador Christian Prosl on Tuesday.
Feb. 15, 2011
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton wants everyone on Capitol Hill to know that they work in a really awesome city.
Feb. 15, 2011
Perhaps he forgot to send his valentine a card?
Feb. 15, 2011
One of the stars of the television show “House” is entering the political arena by appearing in a new MoveOn.org ad criticizing recent Republican efforts to limit abortion.
Feb. 15, 2011
Abortion and other reproductive issues are hot-button topics on Capitol Hill once again. But not every activist effort has been heated.
Feb. 15, 2011
“They’re going to need an Auctioneer to keep up with all the amendments on the CR over the next few days!!!”
Feb. 14, 2011
Official communication between Senators tends to be pretty dull, often restricted to run-of-the-mill “Dear Colleague” letters. But HOH hears Sen. Jeanne Shaheen creatively got into the holiday spirit Monday when she sent around information about a piece of legislation.
Feb. 14, 2011
HOH hears that an eager Capitol Hill visitor ran up to Rep. Elijah Cummings last week and began chatting about an old speech the Maryland Democrat had given. The only problem: The visitor was talking to Rep. John Lewis.
Feb. 14, 2011
When Senators are hungry or tired or in need of a little pick-me-up, there’s one man they can turn to: Sen. Mark Kirk.
Feb. 14, 2011
Every Tuesday, HOH gets to know a Member of Congress better through a series of five fun questions. This week, we chat with Sen. Jon Tester. The Montana Democrat shares his love of red beer.
Feb. 14, 2011
Anti-deficit advocacy group Public Notice is spreading the love — of cutting government spending — on Capitol Hill on Monday by sending “bittersweet valentines” to Members of Congress.
Feb. 14, 2011
“dear tom, it’s never too late to reconcile our differences. i miss the way i clung to your face. bring me back, if only for valentines day.”
