News & Politics

newspapers, pile of newspapers, press-3488861.jpg

Mayor Bowser Unveils Legislation to Establish Legal Sales of Marijuana

Press Releases /

Mayor Bowser Unveils Legislation to Establish Legal Sales of Marijuana to Enhance Safety, Advance Equity, and Provide Clarity Thursday, May 2, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled the Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2019 – legislation that allows for the sale of recreational cannabis in Washington, DC. The bill enhances public health […]

Mayor Bowser Unveils Legislation to Establish Legal Sales of Marijuana Read More »

Should the United States Foot the Bill to Rebuild Venezuela if the United Nations Failed to Act?

Can I Speak Freely, Mindy Jo News, News & Politics, Opinion /

This is an important question which requires some critical decision making and involves much logistics and coordination at federal levels.  The starting point could possibly be to exam the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.  Considering Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, publicly announced to the world the unanimous

Should the United States Foot the Bill to Rebuild Venezuela if the United Nations Failed to Act? Read More »

The Washington Post Recognizes DCPS Educator as Teacher of the Year

Press Releases /

Retrieved from: DC Public Schools website   Monday, April 15, 2019   Third grade teacher at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Southwest DC and finalist for National Teacher of the Year, wins the Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award. (Washington, DC) – Kelly Harper, a District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) educator, was recognized for excellence

The Washington Post Recognizes DCPS Educator as Teacher of the Year Read More »

20 Attorneys General Declare Support for DC Statehood for the First Time

Press Releases /

April 15, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that 20 Attorneys General have joined him in supporting Statehood for the District of Columbia. In a first-of-its-kind statement issued ahead of D.C.’s April 16th celebration of Emancipation Day, the Attorneys General affirm that District residents deserve voting rights and autonomy and urge Congress […]

20 Attorneys General Declare Support for DC Statehood for the First Time Read More »

What Does Freedom Mean During the 157th Emancipation Day Celebration?

Around The City, Entertainment, Extras, Lifestyle, Mindy Jo News, Ward 5 /

What\’s one word we seldom think of, often take for granted, and servicemen and women must protect at all cost to be offered to every citizen of this great nation America? Freedom, is the word.  According to Webster\’s Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary, Freedom means the quality or state of being free as action, or a political

What Does Freedom Mean During the 157th Emancipation Day Celebration? Read More »

Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Introduces Legislation to Create a Commission to Review Names of District Memorials and Places

Press Releases /

Press Release 02Apr 2019 by cmmcduffie McDuffie Introduces Legislation to Create a Commission to Review Names of District Memorials and Places Legislation Information McDuffie Introduces Legislation to Create a Commission to Review Names of District Memorials and Places Legislation Creates a Commission to Review Controversial Monuments, Markers, and Symbols, including Statues, Street Names, and School […]

Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Introduces Legislation to Create a Commission to Review Names of District Memorials and Places Read More »