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James Jarvis
James Jarvis is a freelance journalist in D.C. and an adjunct professor at Georgetown. He’s a former assistant editor at ARLnow/FFXnow and has reported for InsideNoVa and Washington City Paper.
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D.C. Council grants initial approval to the Commanders deal
The $3.7 billion development is more or less a sure thing.
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Thousands in D.C. could lose health coverage under budget plan
Under financial and political pressure, the mayor is moving to roll back public coverage for low-income and undocumented residents.
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Despite hostile politics and sponsor retreat, WorldPride forges ahead
The budget for the event was slashed by 25% amid a corporate pullback, but the celebration is marching forth.
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Metro faces uncertainty as D.C. budget showdown drags on
Metro's shaky financing model means this funding scare isn't the first, and experts warn it's unlikely to be the last.
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Federal Medicaid cuts threaten health care for thousands in D.C.
The proposed cuts could present an existential threat to community health centers that serve the city’s low-income residents. Black residents, who make up the vast majority of D.C.’s Medicaid enrollees, are likely to be hit the hardest.