Questions remain about MPD’s work with ICE. Activists want lawmakers to step in
They say the D.C. Council should publicly question MPD about cooperation on immigration enforcement.
And yes, we finally explain what the heck TOPA is.
Against a tense political backdrop and corporate pullback, many locals turned out just as they do every year.
It marked the city's 50th annual Pride celebration and the 25th anniversary of WorldPride.
The fencing was in place for just over 24 hours, and comes down only hours before the WorldPride Parade is scheduled to begin.
Under financial and political pressure, the mayor is moving to roll back public coverage for low-income and undocumented residents.
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.
Four lines of text buried deep in a 300-page budget bill reflect the changing posture of D.C. officials on immigration.
The budget for the event was slashed by 25% amid a corporate pullback, but the celebration is marching forth.
In case you haven't heard: Hundreds of stops are being removed, bus lines are being renamed, and routes are being reworked.
A world-class pole vaulting facility and skate park could be replaced by new bars and restaurants.
Federal agents visited restaurants, while feared raids of schools never came to pass.
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