More Than Our Crimes
Opinion: Prison phone restrictions sever D.C. residents from their loved ones
For incarcerated people, access to communication with the people they love is as necessary as food and water.
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Weekend Events
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
From Pride events to underground jazz to a Mamma Mia drive-in experience, there's plenty to get into this weekend.
Civics Roundup
Dyke March and more: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a Pride panel, art build, and more.
Building The 51st
Tooting our own horn
You've helped us do a lot in less than a year. Here's how we can do even more.
News
What’s in the mayor’s long-awaited budget proposal?
In a difficult economic climate, Mayor Muriel Bowser laid out a series of “growth” initiatives, cuts to social services, and plans to replace the streetcar.
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Bowser moves to formally repeal D.C.’s ‘sanctuary city’ status
Four lines of text buried deep in a 300-page budget bill reflect the changing posture of D.C. officials on immigration.
More Than Our Crimes
Opinion: Fresh out of prison, I am discovering the good, bad and ugly of technology
Robert Barton, a D.C. resident and returning citizen, says his "newness" to the world after 30 years in prison has given him a fresh perspective on the role of technology in society.
You Street
Ward 7 residents weigh in on the Commanders stadium deal
"Exciting," "a monumental waste of money," and more thoughts from those closest to the stadium.
DCish
Behold: The new Dave Thomas Circle is done, and it's glorious
The infamous Northeast intersection, known best for a Wendy's and epic traffic jams, has been reconfigured and spruced up.
Weekend Events
15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
The rain has been relentless but so is the lineup of reasons to step outside.
Civics Roundup
Budget testimony and Bezos: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a de-escalation training, free film screening, and more ways to get involved this week.
News
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.