Posts tagged Black Lives Matter
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Suburban protestors speak out against police brutality
All over the United States, people have taken to the streets to protest police brutality against Black people after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis last week. Many of these demonstrations have taken place in center cities, including here in downtown DC. Yet suburban communities in Maryland and Virginia have stepped up as well. Keep reading…
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A bill before the DC Council would decriminalize fare evasion. Here’s why activists say it’s necessary.
As Metro cracks down on fare evasion, this decriminalization act would remove the criminal penalty and lower the maximum fine to $100. Local activists and councilmembers say the current policies have a disproportionate racial impact. Keep reading…
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Yes, yelling at female cyclists is sexist
Today, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) published a blog post, “Guys, What the hell,” about bad behavior on trails and how it stifles camaraderie and ridership in the cycling community, particularly among women and minorities. Keep reading…