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Join New York Times reporter Conor Dougherty as he talks about his new book “Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America” from 7 to 8 pm, Monday, February 24 at Politics and Prose at the Wharf, 70 District Square SW. Then, at 8 pm, take the conversation over to Kirwan’s on the Wharf, 749 Wharf St SW, for a happy hour after the book talk.

“Dougherty, a Bay Area-native based in Oakland, draws on his decade covering economics and housing for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to give a detailed look at how unaffordable rents and exorbitant real estate prices are fueling displacement and homelessness.”

Both parts of the event are free. Registration is required for the happy hour, which is hosted by Emily Badger and Greater Greater Washington. RSVP here.

Other events from around the region:

Tuesday, February 18

How can Baltimore’s transit be more equitable?: Transit advocates, local officials, and commuters are all invited to discuss how to make Baltimore’s public transportation more equitable for everyone during “Real Talk Tho,” a monthly discussion held Tuesday, from 6 to 9 pm at Ida B’s Table, 235 Holliday Street, in Baltimore, Maryland. This event is free and open to the public, Click here to register.

Thursday, February 20

Get in on the conversation about DC’s upcoming budget: You can attend the second face to face forum on DC’s budget this Thursday, beginning at 6:30 pm at the University of the District of Columbia, Student Center, 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW. This event is open to the public. Click to register.

Creating urban cities in the Americas: Georgetown University Americas Initiative is hosting a symposium that unpacks the challenges of making modern cities in the Americas. This free event will begin at 5 pm Thursday at GU’s Copley Formal Lounge, 3700 O Street NW. You must register for this event.

George Kevin Jordan was GGWash's Editor-in-Chief. He is a proud resident of Hillcrest in DC's Ward 7. He was born and raised in Milwaukee and has written for many publications, most recently the AFRO and about HIV/AIDS issues for TheBody.com.