Posts tagged Politics
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For Ward 8 Council: Jacque Patterson
It would be challenging to name a more divisive figure in DC politics than Ward 8 Councilmember Marion Barry. Recently, Barry has said he deserves another term because he’s “wiser and more caring.” On April 3rd, Ward 8 voters can show Barry they are, in fact, wiser and more caring about their future by voting for Jacque Patterson as their next councilmember. Patterson’s… Keep reading…
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For Maryland 6th Congressional district: Rob Garagiola
The battle for the Democratic nomination in Maryland’s new 6th Congressional district is now a heated race. In 2010 we endorsed State Senator Rob Garagiola for his current seat, and we endorse Garagiola again in this race based on his experience and his consistent support for smart growth and sustainable development. The General Assembly redrew the district in… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Bike and street smarts
Bikes on the rise; How to continue the rise of bikes; Most dangerous county gets street smart; Less parking; Merrifield gets walkable; Alexander stops jobs in Ward 7; Transportation bill gridlocked; Senate wants NPS to ban bikes; And…. Keep reading…
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For Ward 7 Council: Tom Brown
Many new projects have improved Ward 7 in recent years, but much remains to be done. Councilmember Yvette Alexander has had little to do with Ward 7’s successes and done little about its challenges. Residents of Ward 7 have looked hard for a replacement, and we support Tom Brown in the Democratic primary on April 3. Brown stands on a solid record of accomplishments in… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Test the status quo
More school, more tests; Ban the bike ban?; Cap on money orders moves; Parking and bus get more expensive; Reporter finds money for DC; Earthquake damaged buildings reopen; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Scandalous
Old money, new tricks; Thompson scandal goes to Annapolis; Slow walk the red top; A concert hall to challenge the Wolf; Huge income gap brings new problems; School comes to you; Bad planning knows no bounds; Building affordably is difficult; And…. Keep reading…
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Weekend links: Not working on the railroad
Railroad blocked; Marc would limit growth near MARC; House GOP against transpo bill because Dems voted for it; Bike harassment, part 9123; Shelter the unsheltered; Wilson gets squeezed; Abuse of the code gets expensive; All-door boarding speeds buses; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: What’s in your wallet?
More on money orders; Senate passes transportation bill; Want to buy a paper?; How should Arlington expand CaBi?; Liquor licenses need reform; Don’t get squashed by a truck; The Disneyfied monument; More forum wrap-ups; And…. Keep reading…
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At-large candidates talk about “livable, walkable” visions
The Democratic at-large candidates for DC Council, incumbent Vincent Orange, and challengers Sekou Biddle, E. Gail Anderson Holness, and Peter Shapiro, talked about transportation, housing, land use and some social issues at last night’s forum at the Black Cat on 14th Street. Here is the full video from the event: flowplayer(“main”, “http://odd.greatergreaterwashington.org/video/flowplayer/flowplayer-3.2.8.swf”,… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Follow the money
See Orange’s money orders; More in campagn finance; Election needs money; Nats Park area gets pop-up retail; Wheaton gets more residential; Help seniors with smart growth; Love bicycling and water infrastructure?; We’ve drunk our milkshake; And…. Keep reading…