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Maria Lawson
Swifties for Kamala started from a tweet; now, 3500 volunteers run phone banks, make friendship bracelets, and educate first-time voters.
Ella RobinsonVoter outrage, concern sparked by US Supreme Court’s endorsement of Virginia’s voter purge
Voters and activist groups react with frustration and concern over Supreme Court’s decision to back Virginia voter purge.
Hajar AboueddahabAll eyes on North Carolina: University students navigate voting in a battleground state
Young voters in the key battleground state of North Carolina gear up to cast their votes in the razor-thin 2024 presidential election.
Josie AnsbacherGen-Z voters are feeling the pressure of the election, especially ones living in D.C.
It’s a unique time to be a Gen-Z voter in D.C., and young voters are feeling the pressure of experiencing this election in the nation’s capital.
Asia McGill
Chris HalsneNo tax on tips? Service workers say yes, economists urge caution
Vice President Harris and former President Trump favor eliminating tax on tips. Is it even a possibility?
Lillian JuarezNavigating a foreign process: Students abroad cast their ballots in 2024 elections
Study abroad students experience the challenges of voting absentee overseas.
How are Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, residents feeling about the 2024 presidential election?
All over the state, there is a constant reminder of how the election could go either way in Pennsylvania, but the shift from city to suburbs is where it is the most obvious.
Will Gen Z, first-time voters make a difference on Nov. 5?
In Maryland, both parties mobilize to reach new voters. Republican organizer: 'The youth vote has an influence on these elections'
Tayo Ojewunmi-OjoVice President Harris draws tens of thousands to D.C. as protestors demand action on Israel-Palestine conflict
Vice President Harris addressed tens of thousands of supporters at her closing rally at the White House Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Tuesday night. She reclaimed the site of Donald Trump’s Jan. 6th speech and put a...
Todd St HillLocal LGBTQ+ community shows support for Kamala Harris at Ellipse rally – or at least near it
LGBTQ+ D.C. residents attend Kamala Harris rally at The Ellipse. They say this race will define the way marginalized people are treated in this country. In their eyes, Harris is the only choice to support them.
Dana MunroArt Space Open House Showcases Canvas for Activism
D.C. artists opened their studios at 52 O St. Artist Studios to the public not only to share their craft, but to showcase the meanings behind the art.
Dupont Circle’s Fall Festival draws community together, solidifying its place as a cherished tradition
Families, pets, and neighbors flock to Dupont Circle to enjoy a blend of Halloween fun and autumn traditions.
D.C needs Black art educators, and its history proves it: Panelists
The Anacostia Community Museum showcases an art exhibit followed by an open panel that served as a “call to action” to revive Black art education in schools.
A vending zone plan in Columbia Heights aims to fix congested streets
A crowded street full of food, garments, and toys bring customers of all ages to 14th Street. In order to preserve vending in Columbia Heights, vendors are going to have to move to new zones.
West End housing project still faces facility issues, pending litigation ahead of hypothermia season
The West End housing project to convert the Aston into a housing shelter has been further delayed due to repair needs and pending litigation from West End residents. The beginning of November officially marks...
Hannah CampbellSwarms of invasive spotted lanternfly continue to spread across D.C.
“If you can, feel free to smash them, feel free to step on them,” said Matthew Travis, national policy manager at the USDA.
Social media allows political candidates to meet young voters where they’re at, but will it translate to turnout?
As mail-in ballots begin to be counted and voters start trickling into early voting centers, American voters’ eyes will soon be concentrated on a couple of key voter groups. One major category: young voters. ...
