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Petition Pushes Statehood

By Melina Delkic November 13, 2015

Washington, D.C., Councilmember Vincent Orange’s (D-At Large, LAW ’88) yearlong petition in support of District of Columbia statehood launched July, with policymakers discussing the merits of the petition’s...

Suspended State

By The Editorial Board November 6, 2015

The revolutionary call “no taxation without representation” reverberates across Washington, D.C., centuries after it was first issued on this continent. Passionate advocates, having led the charge...

Bowser Battles Gray at Debate

By Johnny Verhovek February 28, 2014

At the last mayoral debate featuring Mayor Vincent Gray on Jan. 31, Democratic candidates vied to emerge as the frontrunner against the incumbent. During a debate broadcast live from 88.5 WAMU’s...

Eclectic Group Meets at Mayoral Debate

By Maddy Moore February 21, 2014

With Mayor Vincent Gray out of town, an unconventional cast of mayoral candidates took to the stage Tuesday evening to explore the future of planning in Washington, D.C., in a debate held at the District...

Candidates Compete for DC Youth Vote

By Johnny Verhovek February 14, 2014

While student political attention is currently focused on Georgetown University Student Association elections, D.C. mayoral candidates competing in the April 1 Democratic primary are trying just as hard...

Candidates Spar at Forum

By Johnny Verhovek January 31, 2014

Five mayoral candidates vying for the Democratic nomination faced off in a public forum at the Sixth & I Synagogue in downtown Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, with candidates challenging incumbent...

Candidates Sound Off on Marijuana

By Johnny Verhovek January 24, 2014

As legislation to both legalize and decriminalize marijuana makes its way to the Council of the District of Columbia, reform of laws regarding the drug has become an important issue for candidates in the...

Orange Wins At-Large Council Seat

By Sarah Kaplan April 27, 2011

Former D.C. Councilmember Vincent Orange won an at-large council seat Tuesday night, beating heavily endorsed Republican Patrick Mara and a field of nine other candidates. Orange, a Democrat, drew 28.27...

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