“If my name is going to get blasted, at least it’s getting blasted for saying ‘I support human rights.'” ~ Jack MacCallum
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Four Reasons to Become a Better Birder
“Once people are bitten by birding, they don't ever stop. They just keep birding.”
- Joe Corcoran
Black-owned businesses make U Street unique. But rising rents, policy changes remain a threat
By Milan Moshay On any given weekend night, under the glow of streetlights and neon signs, U Street is a scene. The historic neighborhood around the corner from Howard University is popular with college students and...
DC advocates are concerned about the future of abortion access in their progressive city.
The White House and Congress are angling for District government control.
Looking for ways to help, local organizations support worried federal workers
The help comes in the form of discounts, socializing and legal assistance.
Recent federal terminations spark instability, fear among public sector undergraduate students
Students exploring alternative work options with unease about the future of federal employment.
How some zero waste advocates are tackling our growing garbage problem
D.C. is at the halfway point for its ambitious waste mitigation goal, yet there’s still too much being thrown away. Even for activists fighting to stop it.
Increase in calls to hotlines for the LGBTQ+ community in the wake of Trump’s inauguration, actions
Advocates worry that ongoing challenges could further curtail LGBTQ+ rights.
Capitol officers warn Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons create political uncertainty
Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges push for the truth during an American Forum interview hosted by SOC and the Kennedy Political Union.
D.C. inmates struggle to testify, voice political concerns to City Council
Inmates face challenges with testifying in front of the D.C. Council and voting
