151 organizations sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to protect the District of Columbia’s autonomy by rejecting any federal bills that undermine its democratic institutions or overturn laws passed by DC voters or representatives.
The new initiative will fuel rapid-response advocacy to protect DC’s future and safeguard investments in racial and economic justice.
Mayor Bowser continues to give credence to Trump’s false claims about DC crime to justify the military escalation in which residents are being profiled, arrested, detained, and disappeared.
“We are honored to join Spur Local’s incredible network,” said executive director Erica Williams. “This partnership enables us to strengthen efforts in support of our mission and to broaden our reach and impact.”
Overall, the Council-approved budget fails to adequately meet the moment, underfunding programs that will help residents meet their basic needs amid historic federal cuts to health care and food assistance as DC enters a recession.
The DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) is pleased to welcome Michael Richardson to its Board of Directors.
These historic cuts to health care and food assistance dismantle the foundation that many working families stand on. DC will only be able to absorb a fraction of the program cuts and will be forced to make drastic cutbacks that leave every DC […]
20 leaders of local direct service and anti-poverty organizations sent a letter to DC Council to raise alarm that as-is, the fiscal year (FY) 2026 DC budget includes a multitude of cuts and policy changes that will lead to unprecedented and irreparable damage […]
DC residents had no part in the decision to bring this autocratic display of military power to our streets, and yet we may get stuck with part of the bill. It adds insult to injury after the many ways Congress has interfered with the District’s […]
DC is entering a period of extreme hardship, with growing unemployment, a local recession, and likely devastating cuts to health coverage and food assistance at the federal level. But instead of fortifying local programs to shelter residents from the coming […]
