The RENTAL Act is full of tenant rights rollbacks. This one was supposed to be removed.
Tenant organizers fought to exempt renovated buildings from the sweeping housing law, but advocates say that isn’t working in practice.
Building The 51st
Learning in public, we share our successes and challenges creating a nonprofit newsroom and democratic workplace.
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The unexpected costs of running The 51st
So you're telling me ... it's more expensive to be a newsroom in D.C.?
This season, we’re thankful for you
Our worker-led newsroom wouldn't be possible without your people power.
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The many moments that led to this shirt's creation and how you can get your own.
We’re launching a health equity beat
We want to hear from you: What D.C. health stories should we tell?
Why we're setting our sights on a different kind of goal
In 2025 — a year unlike any other — we’re taking a non-traditional approach to year-end fundraising.
We’re expanding our Ward 7 team!
We're hiring two Community Connectors — one for in-person events and another for online outreach.
A first birthday worth recapping
Celebrating the wins of the last 12 months and scheming for the future
Six ways we love working with you
We've been publishing for over a year now, and so many D.C. residents have informed our reporting.
This moment isn’t normal, but here’s our glimmer of hope
Lessons from a cooperative businesses conference, and being a part of a larger movement