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America\’s Most Unwanted Protest, Unite the Right
Sunday morning started out with the soothing sounds of the birds chirping. No signs of rain showers in the sky; setting the tone for the most unwanted protest in America\’s history, #Unitedtheright2. August 12, the day America could not make any sense out of the civil rights protest for whites, organized by Jason Kessler.
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Edmund Pettus Bridge to Charlottesville – George Wallace to Donald Trump
If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles. – Sun Tzu On August 12th a group of racist bigots will converge on the Nation’s Capital to protest the “loss of white America’s civil rights.” It’s not only one of the most absurd rallying calls
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Metro Switching Gears on Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines
Washington Metro Area Transit Authority is switching its gears, in the right direction through a Capital Improvement Project. Staying committed to investing $1.3 billion dollars in funding for safety improvements, rebuilding the Metro system, and improving the reliability of the current rail and bus network. These investments ensure maintaining service quality and not raising fares or
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The Fight for White Civil Rights?
Amid a $1.3 billion infrastructure project, Washington Metro Area Transit Authority must also contend with the #UnitetheRight protest demonstration in Washington, D.C. on August 12th. Many #UnitetheRight supporters will gather in Virginia to demonstrate at Lafayette Park in DC. Protest organizer and activist, Jason Kessler tweeted \”my intent is to make the case for
Where are the Attractions and Amenities for Residents at Art Place as Promised?
The city has turned into a master blueprint with competition between construction companies as to who can position their crane in the densest corner space. The community wants developers to demonstrate they care beyond the cashier\’s checks collected to lease the space. Not to mention proposed attractions and amenities that are not being delivered. That
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Mayor Bowser Announces Public Engagement Series for Chancellor Search
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Robust and Varied Series of Events will be Led by Our Schools DC Leadership Committee (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Our Schools DC Leadership Committee public engagement schedule, which will include community forums, a District-wide web survey, a social network townhall, and stakeholder meetings with students, parents, […]
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Providence Hospital to End Acute Care Services
For Immediate Release: July 27th, 2018 Contact: Nolan Treadway, (202) 445-0361, ntreadway@dccouncil.us Washington, D.C. — Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie (Ward 5) has issued the following statement regarding Providence Hospital\’s decision to end acute care services: “I am deeply alarmed by Providence Hospital\’s recent announcement to cease all of its acute care services by the end
America\’s Tech Giants Opt-Out of Idea of Being Regulated Like Utilities
Early arrival to advanced technology hearings on Capitol Hill is suggested but not required. It\’s always a busy day on Capitol Hill. However, it\’s not until a committee hearing that most constituents get to hear their congressional representative speak beyond the pitch to get their votes. The House of Representative Judiciary Committee recently held a
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Ward 5 Heritage Guide: A Must Read for Ward 5 Residents
I remember listening to my parents talk about growing up in “Southwest”. That’s all they had to say and you could tell there was a world that none of their 5 children could really grasp or relate to. At times, it was if they were talking about the wild west and other times, it
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