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‘March on Washington’ to Feature Families of George Floyd, Other Victims
Family members of George Floyd whose death prompted nationwide racial justice protests are planning to take part in “March on...
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National Guard Major Tells House Panel Excessive Force Was Used on Protesters Near White House
Adam DeMarco, a major in the DC National Guard, testified before a House Committee, criticizing the police's clearing of protesters...
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Politicians Pay Tribute to John Lewis at Capitol Funeral
The body of Georgia Congressman John Lewis has been transported to the District for a funeral procession before he lies...
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DC Council Approves Budget With Massive Cut to Police
The DC Council unanimously passed the Fiscal Year 2021 budget, where millions of dollars were cut from the Metropolitan Police...
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Bowser, Other Mayors Ask for Withdrawal of Federal Officers From Cities
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with several other mayors, called on the Donald Trump administration to pull federal authorities from...
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Bowser Writes to Congress, Asks for More Coronavirus Funding for District
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser penned a letter to Congress, asking for more money to support the city’s fight against the...
Read moreACLU Wants MPD Officers to Wear Masks Against Spread of Coronavirus
The DC chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has asked the city to make it mandatory for police...
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DC Council Committee Passes Racial Equity Bill
A committee of the DC Council unanimously agreed on approving the Racial Equity Achieves Results Act (REACH) on Wednesday.
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DC Council Increases Gas Tax, Shifts Security From MPD to Public Schools
The DC Council voted several changes, including a 10 percent raise on the city's gas tax and taking away security...
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‘Protests Have Been A Wonderful Assembly of Americans,’ Says DC Archbishop
DC Archbishop Wilton Gregory said at an online event that the unrest about racial injustice gives him hope as it...
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