Janeese Lewis George declares victory in D.C.'s mayoral primary
She bested her former council colleague Kenyan McDuffie by double digits, crowning a wave of progressive wins.
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The five best places to get jollof rice in D.C., from a Ghanaian-American food blogger
Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore DC tells us her favorite spots to get this celebrated West African dish.
Anti-Uranium Summit Sheds Light on Toxic Industry
Organizers in northern Arizona shared insight and knowledge about the revitalized uranium industry in the region and why they're demanding it be stopped.
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Elissa Silverman wins the At-Large special election
The former councilmember will serve out the remainder of Kenyan McDuffie’s term, which ends in January.
New Federal Indictment on Minnesota 15 Peddles DOJ ‘Antifa’ Conspiracy Angle After Raids
A new federal indictment has charged 15 Minnesotans in an eight-count felony conspiracy for their activism during Operation Metro Surge.
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Robert White wins D.C. delegate race
He is set to succeed Eleanor Holmes Norton as the city's representative in the House of Representatives.
Janeese Lewis George poised for victory in the mayoral race
Progressive candidates had a strong showing in a historic election for D.C.
14 things to do around D.C. over Juneteenth weekend
Heads up: Capital Pride and the summer solstice are all converging with Friday's holiday.
How to mark Juneteenth around D.C.
This week features festivals, community cleanups, political education sessions, and more ways to plug into local movements.
Noncitizens can vote in D.C.'s local election, but many are afraid
Amid an upsurge in immigration enforcement, many are hesitant to head to the polls.
Opinion: Washington needs a mayor ready to meet this moment
Under my administration, economic growth will be inclusive across all communities, connected to our residents in need, and fiscally disciplined.
Opinion: For affordable bills, we need to put people first, not Pepco
As mayor, I’ll implement a comprehensive, 10-point plan to lower the cost of our energy bills.
Philadelphia Ward 22 Democratic Organizing Meeting Controversy, Fraud Accusation & Scuffle Outside
In the tense political organizing meeting, councilmember Cindy Bass quickly held a voice vote, declared herself once again the chair, and closed the meeting within a few minutes.
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How D.C.'s political campaigns are (and aren't) using AI
Candidates have largely embraced the use of artificial intelligence, which is unregulated in local political campaigns
The Man Running the MyPillow CEO’s Bid for MN Governor
A look at the Minnesota gubernatorial campaign expenditures of Mike Lindell, the Trump supporting former crack addict and MyPillow CEO.
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Why D.C. probably won't know who won on election night
With the introduction of ranked-choice voting, officials say the results could take days.
Trail Rangers bike the extra mile to tend to D.C.'s trail system
Meet the “Swiss Army knife of trail maintenance crews.”
Skateboarders say they’re being pushed out of D.C.’s most iconic spots
City-run parks can’t replace the history and culture of spaces like Freedom Plaza, people who grew up in the local skate scene say.
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
From nature and music to Pride events, and a whole lot in between, kick off the summer in community at one of these fun local gatherings.
The Delaney Hall Proud Boys
The neo-fascist Proud Boys organization shattered under pressure following January 6, 2021. After Delaney Hall, they portray a group beyond the control of its leader.
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