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Student Debtors and Activists Demand Biden “Fund Education, Not Genocide”
Organizers say their recent DC action was inspired by the students who’ve been arrested at Gaza solidarity encampments.
Nikki Haley Wins Her First Primary Race in 2024 GOP Nominating Contests
Trump is still expected to win the Republican Party's presidential nomination by large margins.
DC’s Plan for School Nurses Puts Student Lives at Risk, Says Nurses’ Union
The District of Columbia Nurses Association says a new model to address staffing shortages is exacerbating problems.
In Historic First, Workers Unionize at 2 Major Farmers’ Market Nonprofits
Despite providing essential services, wages and benefits for these workers lag far behind those of other city workers.
Poll: Plurality of Americans Would Support DC Statehood If Backed by Residents
Since the nation's inception, residents of Washington, D.C. have not had congressional representation.
DC Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Measure to End Tipped Minimum Wage
If it is not repealed, the measure will raise the minimum wage for tipped workers from $5.35 to $16.10 an hour.
“Poverty Is Violence!” Thousands March on DC to Demand Economic Justice
“Poverty is a policy choice and we will hold our leaders accountable,” said Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis.
Congressional Staff Say “Cruel Ironies” of Their Jobs Make the Case for Unions
“We advocate for livable wages while qualifying for food stamps due to low pay," they wrote.
The House Will Vote Next Week on Allowing Its Staffers to Unionize
The Congressional Workers Union, which has been organizing for over a year, is urging members to vote “yes.”
Democrats Fail to Get D.C.’s Cannabis Legalization Approved by Congress
Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen claims Republicans were “ready to shut down the government” over the issue.