We've got a special Tuesday newsletter for you, with a new story on an off-the-wall outcome of Virginia's redistricting: a Republican scheme to make Arlington and Alexandria part of D.C. (The tag line: "Make D.C. Square Again.")
Plus, Martin Austermuhle also reports on the first-time political candidates running for mayor — instead of complaining about politics as usual, they decided to do something about it. But is running for mayor the right first step?
Also, on Thursday, May 14, we're hosting a D.C. Delegate to Congress candidate debate with The Washington Informer and SpotlightDC. Let us know you're coming before tickets sell out. The winner of this election will be the third person to ever hold the position, following Eleanor Holmes Norton's 35-year run. That the Trump administration continues to hammer home rule makes the decision particularly significant.
We can't do this without you, literally. If we're helping you stay informed this election season, please consider becoming a paid member. If you already are (thank you!), we'd love if you forwarded this to a friend.
With your help, we pursue stories that hold leaders to account, demystify opaque city and civic processes, and celebrate the idiosyncrasies that make us proud to call D.C. home. Put simply, our mission is to make it easier — and more fun — to live in the District. Our members help keep local news free and independent for all:
