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He is set to succeed Eleanor Holmes Norton as the city's representative in the House of Representatives.

Progressive candidates had a strong showing in a historic election for D.C.

Heads up: Capital Pride and the summer solstice are all converging with Friday's holiday.

This week features festivals, community cleanups, political education sessions, and more ways to plug into local movements.

Amid an upsurge in immigration enforcement, many are hesitant to head to the polls.

Under my administration, economic growth will be inclusive across all communities, connected to our residents in need, and fiscally disciplined.

As mayor, I’ll implement a comprehensive, 10-point plan to lower the cost of our energy bills.

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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Candidates have largely embraced the use of artificial intelligence, which is unregulated in local political campaigns

A look at the Minnesota gubernatorial campaign expenditures of Mike Lindell, the Trump supporting former crack addict and MyPillow CEO.

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With the introduction of ranked-choice voting, officials say the results could take days.

Meet the “Swiss Army knife of trail maintenance crews.” 

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.

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 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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And other ways to get involved — like shaping the future of a new trail, learning about the history of Pride, and voting in the primary election!

A uranium mining permit hearing near a sacred site in the Black Hills of South Dakota was abruptly halted after opponents filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the state violated their due process.

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Philly activists engage in hunger strike under the banner of Make Philly Affordable, demanding the Philadelphia mayor use a record budget surplus to fund food access, affordable housing, education, recreation centers, libraries, public transportation, and renewable energy. 

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Israel's Knesset passed a discriminatory law that mandates Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks be killed by hanging. The bill is expected to be struck down by Israel's Supreme Court.

The post Israel Passes Law to Execute Palestinian Prisoners by Hanging appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.

It’s been more difficult than usual for many users to request and receive city services.