Opinion: D.C.’s public financing program is broken. Democracy vouchers can help.
The program is subsidizing D.C.’s richest and failing to diversify candidate pools. Our city can take inspiration from Seattle's democracy vouchers.
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In D.C.’s mayoral race, everyone wants more housing
Candidates want to lower the cost of living, but a slowing market and policy divides could get in the way.
D.C. healthcare cuts leave low-income residents with fewer options and worse care
Steep city budget reductions mean patients are going without medicine, losing teeth, and living with pain.
As Metro turns 50, transit diehards are keepers of its history, quirks, and identity
They collect memorabilia and create tributes to the iconic system.
The Trump administration is about to kill a popular D.C. bike lane
Feds say the 15th Street protected bike lane will cause more traffic during cherry blossom season, but bike advocates say it makes everyone safer.
With sharp attacks and high stakes, the mayoral race kicks into gear
The three-month sprint to the June 16 primary election is on.
As streetcar shutdown looms, H Street commuters face the end of the line
It never became the network D.C. promised, but it did shape life along the corridor.
House Republicans move to kill D.C. traffic cameras — despite some using them back home
The GOP's latest attempt to interfere with local affairs would also stop the city from banning right turns on red.
After last year’s record attendance, the Washington Spirit return to the pitch
The D.C. soccer team heads back to Audi Field with their star forward, new uniforms, and hopes for another championship run.
With seminars and sample ballots, D.C. is teaching residents about ranked-choice voting
Election officials and community groups are targeting older and low-propensity voters with an education blitz on the new way D.C. will vote this year.
Classical education: The feds are getting more involved in how D.C.’s public schools look
President Trump’s vision for what Washington should look like extends well beyond the federal core.
A D.C. court just reignited the debate over high electric bills
Pepco has faced increasing scrutiny over expensive customer bills in recent months. A new ruling could have a lasting impact on how the utility calculates its rates.
Go ahead and file your taxes, says D.C. CFO amidst confusing fight over tax law
No pause or delayed deadlines are now expected.