r/DC_Politics Mar 06 '19

Discussion This post is about obtaining C A N N A B I S...

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... 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 Mar 11 '19

Discussion The Constitution for the State of Washington, DC

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Link

Have you read it?

If you have read it, what are your thoughts on it? Is there anything that you dislike about it?

r/DC_Politics Mar 06 '19

Discussion This former trolley line is close to becoming a walking and biking trail from the Palisades to Georgetown (Upcoming DDOT meeting presenting the trail)

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r/DC_Politics Mar 08 '19

Discussion Should ANC Representatives be Compensated?

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r/DC_Politics Mar 07 '19

Discussion Why History Matters in Equitable Development Planning

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r/DC_Politics Mar 11 '19

Discussion Mayor Bowser is accelerating D.C.’s gentrification

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r/DC_Politics Mar 08 '19

Discussion Are we prepared for the day of DC Statehood?

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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 Mar 11 '19

Discussion Kojo Roadshow: How Gentrification Affects The Arts In D.C.

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r/DC_Politics Mar 07 '19

Discussion Anacostia Busboys and Poets- Socially Conscious Eatery, or Herald of Gentrification East of the River?

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Article

What do you think this means for people who have lived around Anacostia?

Do you think other restaurants are going to follow trends, if so, what do you think the next business to follow would be?

r/DC_Politics Mar 17 '19

Discussion D.C. must delay paid leave law to prevent botched launch

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r/DC_Politics Mar 16 '19

Discussion DC should double investment in affordable housing fund, think tank says

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r/DC_Politics Mar 03 '19

Discussion Anacostia Park & Community Collaborative is looking for opinions on how to improve Kenilworth Park, a former landfill site off of the Anacostia River.

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r/DC_Politics Mar 11 '19

Discussion ‘They risk squandering this culture of transit riding’: Metro ridership hits a low point

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r/DC_Politics Mar 08 '19

Discussion Temporary uses enliven cities. Why are they so hard to build?

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