Posts by Latisha Johnson — Contributor
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Breakfast links: Metro inks an expansive solar power deal
Metro approves a far-reaching solar deal. DC Streetcar survived a potential budget cut. Data shows how cities failed the Black middle class. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: When social distancing isn’t enough
Health experts challenge America’s coronavirus fatigue. The House passed a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill. Southeast comes closer to getting a new hospital. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Hundreds of National Guard troops are activated to protect national monuments
The National Guard assembles to protect national monuments. DCHA unsure about money budgeted for Barry Farm and Park Morton redevelopment. Trump Administration opposes DC Statehood. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: How bicycles played a part in protests throughout history
The bicycle’s role in protests. DC makes preparations for the November election. Capitol Hill school shuttle service brings to light race and equity issues. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro adjusts its recovery plan in light of reopenings and a bump in ridership
A ridership boost has Metro reassessing its recovery plan. Montgomery County to move into Phase 2 reopening. COVID-19’s impact on NoVA’s Latinx population. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MD and DC officials call for resignations and investigations after primary election challenges
DC and Maryland officials call for resignations over election problems. When American cities are designed to oppress. Highways are often linked to racial injustice. Keep reading…
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These historic photos show struggles for social justice in DC
On March 31,1968, DC photographer Phil Portlock sat in the audience at the National Cathedral as he listened to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. give what would be known as his last Sunday sermon: “Remaining Awake Through A Great Revolution.” Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A fire hits Metro’s HQ building
Metro HQ damaged in a two-alarm fire. DC to lift its stay-at-home order on Friday. Will contactless payment methods leave some people out? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More design concerns over Union Station’s redevelopment bubble to the surface
Frustration mounts over Union Station redevelopment. Vienna elects Town Council incumbent Linda Colbert as mayor. Accessory Commercial Units could be the key to small business recovery. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New York City goes almost two months without a pedestrian death
NYC goes 58 days without a pedestrian death. The fight and uncertainty over Maryland’s Purple Line continues. Workers lean on unions as the pandemic continues. Keep reading…