The White House and Congress are angling for District government control.
Wash staff
Looking for ways to help, local organizations support worried federal workers
The help comes in the form of discounts, socializing and legal assistance.
The Wash
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
Gastrodiplomacy: The growing trend of protesting with your wallet and stomach
Diners reward international cuisine that reflects their passion and belief systems.
Norwegians on U.S. election results: ‘What have Democrats gotten wrong?’
As Norway looks to the U.S. for trade and security, some Norwegians say they are wary about their ability to rely on the United States during Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
Maria Lawson
Food insecurity persists in Wards 7 and 8, but there are solutions
Experts on food insecurity argue that the food disparity crisis in D.C. is complex, so there must be multiple approaches and solutions in order to solve the problem.
D.C. continues to see declines in local journalism
Communities see fewer news outlets that cover neighborhoods.
