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MPD faces criticism for subpar relations with minority communities. City activists cited D.C. Ferguson protests, pictured.

City Activists Decry MPD Practices

By Matthew Larson March 27, 2015

The Metropolitan Police Department received criticism from city activists for maintaining poor relationships with black and LGBTQ communities in Washington, D.C., during its annual public oversight...

Anti-Prejudice Laws Challenged

By Maureen Tabet February 20, 2015

Prominent conservative and Catholic groups are urging Congress to overturn a pair of laws passed by the D.C. Council last year that prevent discrimination in the workplace based on contraceptive use or...

DC Counts Homeless In Federal Survey

By Sarah Fisher February 3, 2015

The Point in Time count, the annual census and survey of homeless persons and families required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, launched around the country Wednesday. The Community...

DC Council Faces Growing Winter Homelessness Crisis

By Maureen Tabet January 16, 2015

Pressed by a potentially severe winter and rapidly decreasing shelter space, the D.C. Council is considering further action to combat the problem of homelessness, already having tweaked the operation of...

Congressional Spending Bill Blocks DC Marijuana Legalization

By Kshithij Shrinath December 10, 2014

The Congressional spending bill released yesterday night includes a provision to prevent the implementation of Initiative 71, which would legalize marijuana in the District. “None of the funds contained...

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