After almost a year of inactivity, The Georgetown Progressive, an online publication focused on liberal issues that hosts blog postings on current issues from members of student causes, is back and running with new content and an updated look.

The campaign for congressional representation for the District of Columbia is moving to a new beat, thanks to a local rapper.

Maryland-based musician Joe Da Vessel has joined local advocacy group DC Vote to produce “Demand the Vote,” a four-minute go-go beat rap to increase awareness about the fight for representation for the District, particularly among young voters.