Rights of Federal Employees with Disabilities, Explained

The Trump administration has issued a number of directives affecting federal employees with disabilities, but laws protecting these workers remain.

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Stop and Frisk FAQ: What you need to know in D.C.

D.C. police continue to stop and frisk people in D.C., and Black people disproportionally bear the brunt of this troubling tactic. Given how often D.C. police rely on this practice, here are some answers to questions you may have about stop-and-frisk in D.C.

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Trump's Executive Orders Promoting Sex Discrimination, Explained

A new executive order lays out a plan to erase transgender people’s existence under the law

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Who is on the D.C. Council Committees for 2025-2026?

On January 2, the D.C. Council started Council Period 26, which will end on December 31, 2026. During this, the D.C. Council's ten committees will consider legislation, assign budgets, and conduct oversight of government agencies.

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Five Things to Know When Protesting in D.C.

D.C. is a hub for political expression, and it helps to be prepared. If you're exercising your constitutional right to demonstrate, here are 5 things you should know.

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What to Know and Do About Abortion Access in D.C.

The Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has endanger access to safe abortions all across the country. Here’s what you need to know about abortion in D.C., and what you can do to ensure that every person in D.C. can get a safe abortion when they need it.

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Project 2025 Offers Dystopian View of America

The ACLU is fighting back against this extremist proposal by the Heritage Foundation.

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How to Vote in the November 5 D.C. General Election

Here is everything you need to know to vote in the November 5 election: D.C. voter registration, polling locations, early voting, mail-in and drop-off ballots – we’ve got you covered.

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Whoever Becomes President, D.C. Must Be Ready to Defend Our Right to Protest

History has taught us that D.C. residents must be ready to protect our fundamental right to protest, regardless of whom voters elect president.

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