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.
Every Thursday, we independently curate a mix of weekend events happening around the city. Have an event you’d like us to consider for this roundup? Send it to our team at 51st.news/submit-events.
Decorate sugar skulls, catch a classic film, and explore a mansion with more than 80 secret doors.
A Palestinian film festival, a Black tattoo convention, a Halloween drag brunch, and more happenings for this last October weekend.
Celebrate Howard’s 100th homecoming, learn about worm composting, and attend a Turkish dance party this weekend.
Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, drink craft brews at Snallygaster, and indulge at the 2024 Oyster Wars.
Reclaim 7th Street NW from cars, see ballet underground, and go on an architecture cruise in D.C. this weekend.
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