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On Juneteenth (and Every Day) the Struggle for Black Freedom Continues

By Erica Williams • June 19, 2023 • Inclusive Economy

As we observe Juneteenth, DC and the country should (re)commit to repairing the harms of our past and its compounding negative effects in our current day.

Council Must Make Changes to Reparations Bill to Better Fulfill Aim of Repairing Past Harms

By Erica Williams • June 15, 2023 • Inclusive Economy

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Improvements Needed for the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund

By Tazra Mitchell • June 13, 2023 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education

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Council Must Prioritize Workers and Continue to Implement I-82 as Intended

By Caitlin Schnur • June 8, 2023 • Income & Poverty

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DC Council Restores Funding to Vital Lifelines at First Budget Vote, with Big Exceptions

By Nikki Metzgar • May 18, 2023 • Revenue & Budget

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The John A Wilson Building on a sunny day

DC Council Can Celebrate Mothers by Investing in Their Economic Security

By Caitlin C. Schnur • May 12, 2023 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget

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Black mother in striped shirt holding Black baby in fluffy white coat.

Downtown Tax Abatement Tailor-Made for Developers at the Expense of DC Residents

By Erica Williams • April 21, 2023 • Revenue & Budget

DC Council should reject the loosened affordable housing requirements and proposed exemptions from worker protections and tenant rights and add safeguards that ensure responsible use of public dollars.

DC Council Should Reject the Mayor’s Austerity Budget

By Erica Williams • April 14, 2023 • Revenue & Budget

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Council Must Make Changes to FY24 Budget Proposal to Support an Inclusive Economy

By Erica Williams • April 12, 2023 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget

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Downtown Conversion Tax Abatement is an Ineffective Use of Public Dollars

By Erica Williams • April 10, 2023 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes

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