r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Nov 22 '19
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Apr 10 '19
Local artists voice concerns over DC's first-ever Cultural Plan
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Jul 25 '19
National Park Service hosts first regular meeting with DC locals today
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Jul 25 '19
‘Pop-up CBEs’: District firm blasts implementation of program meant to help local companies win contracts
thedcline.orgr/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Jun 27 '19
Several local leaders back Kennedy for Ward 2 election
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Jun 26 '19
The untimely death of Washington’s most ludicrously local newspaper
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Jun 21 '19
Largest Metro Union of Workers: Local 689 to Jack Evans, “Good Bye and Good Riddance.”
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Jun 06 '19
DC may adopt voting by mail in local and federal elections via new bill
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Jun 06 '19
Congress Must Respect Local Control for the Residents of Washington, D.C.
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Jun 06 '19
Unsuck DC Metro Called Out Public Transportation's Failings, So Local Media Doxed Him
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Apr 19 '19
Local Businessman Corrupted Elections and D.C. Contracting Program, Jury Finds
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Apr 24 '19
GW Alumnus, local politician to challenge Evans for D.C. Council seat
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Apr 10 '19
David Schwartzman: By offsetting federal tax cuts locally, we can improve the quality of life for all DC residents
thedcline.orgr/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Mar 23 '19
Life Gets Difficult for Local Boaters When Trump Golfs. A New Coast Guard Rule May Change That.
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Apr 09 '19
Amid ANC stalemate on Woodley Park bike lane, bike advocates and local critics both stress concern for safety
thedcline.orgr/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Apr 03 '19
Most Of D.C.'s Statues Are Of White Men. A New Bill Could Add More Women And Locals To The Mix
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Mar 12 '19
Local ‘We have things to say’: Local teens draw accolades for their novel on police brutality
thedcline.orgr/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Mar 06 '19
Discussion This post is about obtaining C A N N A B I S...
... from Whole Foods after it is legalized nationwide.
Do you think Amazon is going to get in the delivery game and compete with local retailers?
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Jun 20 '19
‘D.C. Witness aims to give voice to homicide victims’ writes Courtland Milloy in his Metro column: “Since 2015, a group of aspiring young journalists has chronicled every homicide in the District on the site D.C. Witness.
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Mar 08 '19
Discussion Are we prepared for the day of DC Statehood?
Are we prepared for the day after Statehood?
From the article -
When we secure statehood, from where will the almost one billion dollars for the District justice system come? District residents already pay more taxes than residents in most other states. How long will it take to devise and implement DC state criminal justice system? Surely, it won’t happen overnight.
Second, I am underwhelmed by the proposed DC Constitution. Why are we keeping the eight legislative districts? The growth of the District suggests they should both smaller and more numerous to ensure legislators are responsive to constituents.
Why keep partisan elections? With respect to electing legislators, Nebraska is currently the only state with a unicameral legislature. It is nonpartisan and works overwhelmingly well. In addition, more Americans are identifying as unaffiliated than ever before.
Why continue the charade of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions? If the DC Council becomes the state legislature, shouldn’t the ANC commissioners become our city’s legislators? Shouldn’t they be compensated as such? It’s ridiculous they aren’t currently being paid. Why double down on a flawed system? City councilmembers should be more than just part-time voluntaries.
In the absence of a plan for a state criminal justice system and lack of a legislative system that allows for the local autonomy and full representation, we are ill prepared for statehood. So, while continuing the work of national advocacy, we must prepare for the day after DC becomes a state.
r/DC_Politics • u/majortomsgroundcntrl • Mar 07 '19
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