How D.C.'s political campaigns are (and aren't) using AI
Candidates have largely embraced the use of artificial intelligence, which is unregulated in local political campaigns
Learn how to help voters on Election Day, build out local Black history archives, and other fun ways to get involved in the community.
The program is subsidizing D.C.’s richest and failing to diversify candidate pools. Our city can take inspiration from Seattle's democracy vouchers.
Alexander Esquivel spent two months in immigration detention. His family is still living with the consequences.
With more than a quarter of judicial seats open, the court system is being stretched to its limits.
Hundreds of people in Capitol Hill have banded together to take on summer's most persistent pest
Celebrate the warmer weather at a local music festival, a Saturday night comedy show, or a film screening — all free!
A performance by the Ratical Left, a community museum reopening, and more.
Candidates sparred over home rule, public safety, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's legacy.
There are three candidates vying for the rest of Kenyan McDuffie's term, after he stepped down to run for mayor.
Go on an ice cream tour, catch some local music, learn to tap dance, and more options to keep you busy on this long weekend.
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