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May 14, 2024

D.C. Has a Police Abuse Problem

Police Practices and Police Misconduct
Police abuse in the District causes significant harm, costs millions of dollars, and undermines the whole justice system. It’s clearly time for District leaders to invest in police accountability solutions.
Police abuse in the District causes significant harm, costs millions of dollars, and undermines the whole justice system. It’s clearly time for District leaders to invest in police accountability solutions.
D.C. has a police abuse problem
D.C. has a police abuse problem
Mar 28, 2024

How to Vote in the June 4 D.C. Primary Election

Voting Rights
Here is everything you need to know to vote in the primary. D.C. voter registration, polling locations, early voting, mail-in and drop-off ballots.
Here is everything you need to know to vote in the primary. D.C. voter registration, polling locations, early voting, mail-in and drop-off ballots.
D.C. Official Ballot Drop box
D.C. Official Ballot Drop box
Feb 19, 2024

“Yes, We Will See Statehood for D.C.”: Anise Jenkins and D.C.’s Fight for Civil Rights

D.C. Statehood
As we continue the fight for statehood, we give thanks to the organizing efforts of Black D.C. residents like Anise Jenkins, a leading voice and advocate.
As we continue the fight for statehood, we give thanks to the organizing efforts of Black D.C. residents like Anise Jenkins, a leading voice and advocate.
Anise Jenkins
Anise Jenkins
Nov 14, 2023

Remembering a D.C. Activist for Justice: Ryan “Soup” Morgan

Freedom of Speech and Association
Through his keen eye, ready camera lens, and courage in sticking up for his rights and the rights of others, Ryan “Soup” Morgan contributed significantly to advancing civil rights and liberties in D.C., first...
By Michael Perloff
Through his keen eye, ready camera lens, and courage in sticking up for his rights and the rights of others, Ryan “Soup” Morgan contributed significantly to advancing civil rights and liberties in D.C., first...
By Michael Perloff
Ryan "Soup" Morgan
Ryan "Soup" Morgan
Nov 2, 2023

Why We Must Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on College Campuses

Freedom of Speech and Association
Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.
Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.
Individuals from Students for Justice in Palestine speak at the Boot Boeing! Free Palestine march and rally while they block all the entrances to Governor Pritzker's Chicago office in downtown Chicago.
Individuals from Students for Justice in Palestine speak at the Boot Boeing! Free Palestine march and rally while they block all the entrances to Governor Pritzker's Chicago office in downtown Chicago.
Aug 31, 2023

Together, We’re Changing the Face of Crisis Response in D.C.

Police Practices and Police Misconduct
The D.C. Crisis Response Coalition is leading the charge to protect community members who need support during mental health crises.
The D.C. Crisis Response Coalition is leading the charge to protect community members who need support during mental health crises.
A group posing on behalf of the DC Crisis Response Coalition.
A group posing on behalf of the DC Crisis Response Coalition.