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.
Indicted D.C. council member wins big. Now what?
Editor's note: American University students talked with East Coast voters to flush out what they thought was important about election day.
Some women voters for Kamala Harris say they are much calmer this election season.
A Democrat and Republican table in front of a Poolesville voting center. For one, Trump is an inspiration. For the other, he's her worst nightmare.
DMV area voters flock to bars in the Dupont Circle area as the presidential election results come in.
The White House on election night has brought out a pro-Palestine protest, a Spider-Man-dressed Trump supporter, Christian preachers, a non-partisan DJ and spectators.
"Enthusiastic" voters, some of whom registered to vote on the spot, have shown out today to support the economy, abortion, democracy and climate change among other issues.
Of the roughly 160 million people who will vote in the 2024 presidential election, about 8 million will be first-time voters. Dozens of voters wrapped around the West End Neighborhood Library earlier this afternoon...
Voters and activist groups react with frustration and concern over Supreme Court’s decision to back Virginia voter purge.
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