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Human Rights Groups Hold DC Event for Murdered Journalist Khashoggi

More than a dozen human rights and press freedom organizations are planning to congregate on Capitol Hill this Thursday to commemorate U.S.-based Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in Turkey almost a year ago.

DC Residents Gathered for Statehood Hearing at House

Hundreds of people had the chance to witness the historic hearing at the U.S. House of Representatives on the District's statehood, the first hearing in 26 years.

DC Government Contractor Gets Six Months for Illegal Contributions to DC Council Candidates

A 60-year-old man has been handed down six months in prison on charges of making illegal contributions to campaigns for D.C. Council. 

Journalist Christopher Allen Commemorated in DC on Death Anniversary

American-English freelance journalist Christopher Allen was honored on Wednesday outside the South Sudanese embassy in Washington, D.C. by his parents and supporters on the second anniversary of his death.

Possibly Racist Vandalism Targeted Office of Education Department Employee

An African American employee’s office at the U.S. Department of Education was vandalized last week, with some African art items beheaded.

DC Wins Victory Against Windows Company That Denied Service to High-Crime Areas

Washington, D.C. settled with a window company that allegedly refused services to residents living east of the Anacostia River because of high crime rates.

DC Takes Action to Prevent Shelter for Migrant Children

Washington, D.C. has introduced emergency regulations in order to make it impossible to implement the federal government’s plan of a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children.

Jack Evans Allegedly Threatened Metro Officials to Cover Up Ethics Violation

Jack Evans, former board chairman of D.C. Metro, reportedly threatened two top officials of the agency with expulsion from their posts in order to conceal his wrongdoings.