On Juneteenth (and Every Day) the Struggle for Black Freedom Continues
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.
DC Council Restores Funding to Vital Lifelines at First Budget Vote, with Big Exceptions
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DC Council Can Celebrate Mothers by Investing in Their Economic Security
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Downtown Tax Abatement Tailor-Made for Developers at the Expense of DC Residents
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.
Funding ERAP is a Moral Obligation, Not a Moral Hazard
The Mayor’s shocking proposal to slash ERAP flies in the face of urgent, demonstrated need for rental assistance.
Don’t Call it A Comeback: First Look at the Mayor’s FY 2024 Budget
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Four Ways Residents Can Influence the DC Budget
It’s incredibly important to share your opinions and preferences so that our public investments reflect the will of the people.
Unchecked School Growth Jeopardizes Stability of Neighborhood School Budgets
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Latinas in DC Earn 64 Cents For Every Dollar Earned by White, Non-Hispanic Men
For Latinas in DC, the picture is less egregious, but still stark. Latinas earn 64 percent of what white, non-Hispanic men do in a year and it takes them nearly 19 months to make up the difference…
DC’s Extreme Wealth Concentration Exacerbates Racial Inequality, Limits Economic Opportunity
Taxing wealth could reduce inequality and raise revenue for public services
