The 51st

Archived Newsletters

Why is the 311 app broken?

Plus, Bowser's budget may threaten food access.

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The 51st Jun 4, 2026

Meet our team

Meet our team: Sam Delgado

Sam joined The 51st as a full-time reporter in May.

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The 51st Jun 3, 2026

Archived Newsletters

D.C. courts in crisis

Plus, the story of one man detained by ICE

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The 51st May 28, 2026

Archived Newsletters

Inside D.C.’s *other* At-Large race

Plus, a recap of our D.C. Delegate debate and a local's guide to advocacy.

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The 51st May 21, 2026

Archived Newsletters

Our voter guide is here

Everything you need to know about the June 16 primary elections

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The 51st May 19, 2026

DCision2026

The 51st’s D.C. voter guide

Here’s what to know about everything on your ballot for the June 16 primary.

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The 51st May 19, 2026

Archived Newsletters

Waiting for library books?

Plus, meet the candidates vying for Anita Bond's at-large council seat.

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The 51st May 14, 2026

DCision2026

Meet the candidates for an At-Large seat on the D.C. Council

There are nine Democrats running in the hotly contested race.

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The 51st, Sam Delgado May 14, 2026

DCision2026

Live at 6 p.m. ET: D.C. Delegate to Congress Debate

Watch as the candidates in the Democratic primary for D.C.'s Congressional representative face off.

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The 51st May 14, 2026

DCision2026

Part II: Fact-checking the attacks in the mayoral race

Will Janeese Lewis George raise your taxes? Did Kenyan McDuffie accept donations from Trump supporters?

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The 51st May 12, 2026

Archived Newsletters

Fact-checking the mayoral race

Plus, meet the candidates running to replace Eleanor Holmes Norton

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The 51st May 11, 2026

DCision2026

We fact-checked the attacks in the D.C. mayoral race

Does Janeese Lewis George want to defund the police? Did Kenyan McDuffie mess up sports betting?

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The 51st May 11, 2026