Maria Lawson
Wash staff
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.
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.
Preserving Washington, D.C. The battle between growth and heritage
“If you educate people about the history of an area, they might be more likely to enjoy it, respect it, and honor it.”
Has Alexandria reconciled with its past? Gaskins’ historic election sparks reflection”
Alyia Gaskins’ upcoming inauguration as Alexandria’s first black woman mayor marks racial progress. But policies, especially those affecting housing, still reflect Alexandria’s deep-rooted and troubled racial history.
Hajar AboueddahabD.C. breaks porch piracy records. Here’s what you can do to protect your packages
With 2 million package theft incidents last year and financial losses totaling $231 million in D.C. alone, Washingtonians grapple with ways to deter porch pirates.
Natalia Quintana-FelicianoRestaurant owners worry mass deportation of immigrants could devastate the industry
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a policy of mass deportation as a top priority, but the restaurant industry is worried about what happens if migrants were to disappear from the labor pool.
Asia McGill