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Mick Mulvaney Suggests Military Parade Canceled For Reasons Besides Money
By
Hayley Miller
The White House budget director hinted that Trump's rocky relationship with Washington city officials played a role.
Alexandre Meneghini / Reuters
POLITICS
The Washington D.C. City Government Does Not Participate In The Shutdown
By
Arthur Delaney
Previous shutdowns hampered city services, and local leaders have decided that's pretty stupid.
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WOMEN
D.C. Proposes Bill With Hope That More Sexual Assault Survivors Will Get Justice
By
Alanna Vagianos
“We know that when victims and survivors feel supported they are more likely to engage with the criminal justice system."
The Washington Post via Getty Images
BLACK VOICES
D.C. Mayor Introduces New Initiatives To Help Find Missing Children
By
Taryn Finley
The city's announcement comes amid nationwide demands for authorities to find the missing black and Latinx teens.
Mike Blake / Reuters
POLITICS
Another City Just Enacted A $15 Minimum Wage
By
Dave Jamieson
Washington, D.C., will have a $15 wage floor by 2020.
DC
DC to Host Constitutional Convention to Become 51st State
By
Franklin Garcia
, Contributor
U.S. Representative, District of Columbia
On May 6th, 2016, the New Columbia Statehood Commission presented to the public a draft Constitution of what will be the state of New of Columbia, or the 51st state in the Union.
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POLITICS
DC Mayor Takes A Stand Against North Carolina's Anti-LGBT Law
By
Mollie Reilly
Muriel Bowser won't allow official government travel to North Carolina.
DC
For DC's Homeless Families: A Sense of Belonging
By
Jean-Michel Giraud
, Contributor
President & CEO
Homeward DC is clear and well laid out. It is a reflection of the strong desire among city leaders to finally rope in homelessness. The steps are concrete and achievable, down to the way new construction and services will be funded.
POLITICS
Every Ward in D.C. Is Getting a Homeless Shelter: Why That's a Good Thing
By
Kevin Corinth
, Contributor
Research Fellow in Economic Policy Studies at the American Ent...
Homelessness isn't just a math problem to solve at the lowest possible price. The people who experience homelessness are assets to the city and must be treated like it.
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MEDIA
Thieves Steal News Crew's Equipment During Mayor's Anti-Robbery Press Conference
By
Sam Levine
It happened just about 100 feet away from where the mayor had been speaking.
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DC
Countdown to the Opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
By
Marissa Beale
, Contributor
Contributor
"We traveled from Brooklyn for this," said Sonja Neill-Turner, who was there with her son, Chase, and a college friend. "It
DC
Displacing the Displaced: Mayor Evicting Homeless Residents From Their Tents
By
Patricia Mullahy Fugere
, Contributor
Executive Director
The Mayor must ensure that the conditions and safety of emergency shelters are improved significantly so the street is never a safer option than a DC-funded and operated homeless shelter.
POLITICS
DC's Plan to End Homelessness is Deceptive
By
Kevin Corinth
, Contributor
Research Fellow in Economic Policy Studies at the American Ent...
Washington, D.C. is planning to shut down its massive and frequently criticized homeless shelter for families. In its place will be a collection of smaller shelters placed throughout the city. Another key change is that shelter will be available to families all year-round, not just during the winter.
IMPACT
An End to Homelessness: Leading the Nation In Our Nation's Capital
By
Muriel Bowser
, Contributor
Mayor of Washington, D.C.
For decades, we have tried the same old approach to solving this seemingly unsolvable problem. But it doesn't have to be this way. We know what it takes to end homelessness. And in Washington, D.C., we have a plan to get it done.
Tom Williams via Getty Images
POLITICS
Your State And Local Elections Are Now A Super PAC Playground
By
Paul Blumenthal
Don't underestimate the importance of super PAC money in local elections this year.
Antwain Bynum
WEIRD NEWS
DC Cop Defuses Teen Fight With 'NaeNae' Dance-Off
"Instead of us fighting, she tried to turn it around and make it something fun."
Win McNamee via Getty Images
POLITICS
With Police Body Cameras, D.C. Mayor Promises Transparency With Caveats
By
Jason Cherkis
In matters of great public interest, the mayor would decide whether to release related video footage.
QUEER VOICES
When Police Are Outside Agitators
By
Richard J. Rosendall
, Contributor
Contributor, Washington Blade
Police must change their perspective from enforcing to protecting. They must know and respect the communities they serve. They must not be above the law. Change will occur only if we push for it together. Let's be about it.
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