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Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Re-Opening District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

Re-Opening District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)   JOIN THE HEARING! Please see the hearing notice for the Committee of the Whole’s upcoming public hearing on: Re-Opening District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) The hearing is sched…
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 2:41 PM

Housing lessons from California - Greater Greater Washington

Housing lessons from California - Greater Greater Washington National links: What can we learn from California’s housing affordability crisis? By Jeff Wood (Contributor) • January 15, 2021 Lessons from three years covering California’s housing cris…
Union City · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 10:45 AM

'The least we can do': How you can thank Capitol custodial staff

MD dues write-off testimony due by 3p today DC Council seeks paid leave testimony 'The least we can do': How you can thank custodial staff who cleaned up after Capitol riot Excluded Wo…
Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
January 18, 2021 at 10:18 PM

Honoring Dr. King

Honoring Dr. King Dear Ward 8 Residents, Today we honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We commemorate this great American leader that paved the way for us to have the opportunities that we enjoy today. His speeches sti…
Charles Allen · [email protected]
January 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM

1-18-21 Inauguration Update

NationBuilder Heading into the weekend, here's where we are.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
Union City · [email protected]
January 17, 2021 at 8:00 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Stand! 9to5 & Identifying Features

STAND! 9-5: THE STORY OF A MOVEMENT (Jan 21) IDENTIFYING FEATURES 9-5: THE STORY OF A MOVEMENT (Jan 27)   …
Councilmember Elissa Silverman · [email protected]
January 16, 2021 at 3:17 PM

Vaccine & Inauguration News

NationBuilder Friend -- ***Breaking COVID-19 vaccine news: DC seniors 65+ can sign up for vaccination appointments today and Monday. Today, seniors in Wards 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 can call 1-855-363-0333 or visit vaccinate.dc.gov. On Monday, seniors all across the city, including in W…
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM

DC's gonna need a new DDOT director - Greater Greater Washington

DC's gonna need a new DDOT director - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Happy Saturday, folks. Here's what's happening this week in Washington urbanism.  President-elect Joe Biden isn't the only one taking on…
Mary Cheh · [email protected]
January 16, 2021 at 3:20 AM

Coronavirus Update: Today's Vaccination Alert

January 15, 2021 Coronavirus Update: Today's Vaccination Alert Dear Neighbors, Many residents have written to me about an "alert" they received from the Department of Health that, on Saturday, a new vaccine registration opportunity would become available exclusively to those residents l…
Brianne Nadeau, Councilmember · [email protected]
January 16, 2021 at 12:22 AM

Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available Tomorrow (Residents 65+)

A message from Ward 1 DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau Contact My Office Recent Posts Upcoming Events   Ward 1, DC Health has alerted the public that an additional 4,309 COVID-19 vaccination appointments will become available for residents 65 and…
Union City · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 9:26 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Stand! 9to5 & Identifying Features

STAND! 9-5: THE STORY OF A MOVEMENT (Jan 21) IDENTIFYING FEATURES 9-5: THE STORY OF A MOVEMENT (Jan 27)   …
Mary Cheh · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Ward 3 Update: Inauguration Preparedness

January 15, 2021 Ward 3 Update: Inauguration Preparedness Dear Neighbors, There are multiple federal and local agencies coordinating the safety procedures and planning process for the upcoming Inauguration on the 20th. Past Inaugurations have required heightened security and restriction…
Judith Sandalow · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Join us on Jan. 28 - first event in our 25th anniversary year

A conversation with Dr. Christine Grady: Ethics of a Vaccine Last fall, Children’s Law Center honored Dr. Christine Grady and her husband, Dr. Anthony Fauci, during our Helping Children Soar Benefit. I had the pleasure of sittin…
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 2:50 PM

DDOT Director ––> Biden Administration - Greater Greater Washington

DDOT Director ––> Biden Administration - Greater Greater Washington DDOT Director Jeff Marootian has a new gig in the Biden Administration By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • January 14, 2021 Marootian is set to serve in the Presidential Pers…
Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Jan 15, 2021

Inauguration demo planning, anti-fascist organizing, and endorsement updates. View the Weekly Update in browser (the way it's meant to be read!) Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Keeping fascists out of DC & inaugu…
Union City · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 10:45 AM

Transit union demands safety plans; Andrew Washington service

Transit union demands safety plans to deal with violent insurrections Andrew Washington viewing and service set Solidarity Center Report: Health and Safety: South Africa Domestic Workers No Longer Invis…
Charles Allen · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 8:21 PM

1-14-21 Inauguration Public Safety Update

NationBuilder Heading into the weekend, here's where we are.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 3:10 PM

Navigating around the Capitol by bike - Greater Greater Washington

Navigating around the Capitol by bike - Greater Greater Washington Video: What it’s like to get around the Capitol by bike since Jan. 6 By Katherine White • January 14, 2021 A DC resident offers a glimpse into what it was like to navigate around th…
Union City · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 10:45 AM

Union calls for DC-area hotel closures to protect staff and public

Union calls for DC-area hotel closures to protect staff and public ACLU National organizes with NPEU Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
Brianne Nadeau, Councilmember · [email protected]
January 13, 2021 at 10:58 PM

Important Information for DC Residents

A message from Ward 1 DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau Contact My Office Recent Posts Upcoming Events        Even as we were so happy to leave 2020 in the rear view, it has been a challenging beginning to 2021. I’ve compiled some important update…
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 13, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Room for transit-centered growth in MoCo - Greater Greater Washington

Room for transit-centered growth in MoCo - Greater Greater Washington What transit corridors tell us about land use intensity in Montgomery County By Ryan Hardy (Guest Contributor) • January 12, 2021 As Montgomery County continues to grow in popula…
Union City · [email protected]
January 13, 2021 at 10:46 AM

Hiring Hall: DC-area educators demand coordinated reopening plan

DC-area educators demand coordinated reopening plan Labor On The Move: AFGE’s Brian DeWyngaert retires Today's Labor History Today’s Labor Quote Hiring Hall: …
Charles Allen · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 9:14 PM

Ward 6 News and Update on Vaccine Distribution

NationBuilder I've been getting a lot of questions on who is eligible and how to get a vaccine. Here's where we are.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 6:07 PM

New Year, New Outlook.

New Year, New Outlook. Dear Ward 8 Residents, We turned the corner into 2021. After such a turbulent year, I am sure we are all grateful to have made it around that corner.  A new year means new beginnings and a fresh start. We must allow ourselves to vi…
Mary Cheh · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Coronavirus Update: Yesterday's Senior Registration Rollout

January 12, 2021 Coronavirus Update: A Note On the Senior Registration Rollout Dear Neighbors, DC Health expanded vaccine registration access for District residents aged 65 years and older yesterday, and the rollout came with a significant number of frustrations and challenges for senio…
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 2:54 PM

Even police take the bus - Greater Greater Washington

Even police take the bus - Greater Greater Washington Video shows DC police taking over a Metrobus last week during the Capitol riot By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • January 11, 2021 In case we needed another reminder of how much Wednesday’s …
Union City · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Stand! in one week

STAND! RADIUM GIRLS     Tuesday, January 19STAND!7p, FREE via Eventive; RSVP here Q&A with Composer/Producer Danny Schur…
Union City · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 10:45 AM

‘I Did Not Feel Safe’

‘I Did Not Feel Safe’: How the insurrection at the Capitol affected D.C. essential workers IBEW 26 retirees’ medical equipment program helps families heal, stay connected Labor Photo: LIUNA trainees …
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 11, 2021 at 2:48 PM

What really sends housing costs rising - Greater Greater Washington

What really sends housing costs rising - Greater Greater Washington National links: COVID-19 could force some to rethink the causes of high housing costs By Jeff Wood (Contributor) • January 8, 2021 You’ll often hear people blaming high housing cos…
Union City · [email protected]
January 11, 2021 at 10:45 AM

AFL-CIO calls for Trump's resignation

AFL-CIO calls for Trump's resignation or removal On-line Gonna Take Us All MLK Holiday and Inaugural Ball set for Sunday Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Is DC real life? Is it just fantasy? - Greater Greater Washington

Is DC real life? Is it just fantasy? - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: So much for a fresh new year. It's hard to put this week into words, but suffice it to say it's been rough. Top of our minds this week, …
Mary Cheh · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 10:08 PM

Coronavirus Update: Vaccine Registration to Expand Next Week

January 8, 2021 Coronavirus Update: Vaccine Registration to Expand Next Week Dear Neighbors, As noted in yesterday's newsletter, the work of local Washington must continue. And a central focus for the District in the upcoming weeks will be the distribution of coronavirus vaccines. Early…
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 2:46 PM

DC residents are real Americans. Do we really still have to say that? - Greater Greater Washington

DC residents are real Americans. Do we really still have to say that? - Greater Greater Washington DC and its residents are real. Lying about that helped enable Wednesday’s attack on the US Capitol. By Caitlin Rogger (Interim Executive Director) • Jan…
Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Jan 8, 2021

Statement on Wednesday's coup attempt, notice of general body meeting, and more. View the Weekly Update in browser (the way it's meant to be read!) Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Statement on January 6 coup attempt a…
Union City · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 10:51 AM

Biden nominates Marty Walsh to head DOL

“These people are not ‘protestors’, they are domestic terrorists.” Biden nominates Marty Walsh to head DOL Register now for MLK Conference Today’s Labor Quote …
Union City · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 10:45 AM

Biden nominates Marty Walsh to head DOL

“These people are not ‘protestors’, they are domestic terrorists.” Biden nominates Marty Walsh to head DOL Register now for MLK Conference Today’s Labor Quote …
Mary Cheh · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 3:07 AM

Ward 3 Update: Democracy Continues in the face of Violent Insurgency

January 7, 2021 Ward 3 Update: Dear Neighbors, Yesterday, our country experienced an attempted coup orchestrated by the President of the United States. Not only was the disparate response to yesterday's rioters verses last year's peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters on full display, …
Charles Allen · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 1:00 AM

Latest Update on Response to US Capitol Insurrection

NationBuilder  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
Councilmember Elissa Silverman · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Yesterday's Violent Insurrection

NationBuilder Dear Friend, Many of us are still processing feelings of anger and horror after witnessing yesterday’s violent insurrection by Trump extremists in the U.S. Capitol. These were acts of domestic terrorism, designed to overturn fair and democratic elections and the…
Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 8:13 PM

Ward 5 Report January 7th - Insurrection at the Capitol

Ward 5 Report January 7th - Insurrection at the Capitol Read my statement on yesterday's events View this email in your browser Neighbors, Like you, I am still reeling from yesterday's shocking events at the United States Capitol. Never…
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 2:55 PM

Terror at the Capitol - Greater Greater Washington

Terror at the Capitol - Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: A day of terror at the Capitol By Latisha Johnson (Contributor) • January 7, 2021 DC is under a “public emergency” after pro-Trump mob storms Capitol DC is reeling after a pro-Trump …
Union City · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 10:45 AM

“One of the greatest assaults on our democracy since the Civil War”

GOP “mob violence” at U.S. Capitol shuts down DC Safeway stores; hotels evacuated; Trumka decries “one of the greatest assaults on our democracy since the Civil War” Labor hails Dems sweep in Georgia …
Charles Allen · [email protected]
January 6, 2021 at 10:24 PM

1-6-21: Citywide Curfew for Washington, DC begins at 6 pm

NationBuilder Stay home tonight. Please.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
Judith Sandalow · [email protected]
January 6, 2021 at 4:47 PM

25th Anniversary Event Series: Ethics of a Vaccine

A conversation with Dr. Christine Grady During our Helping Children Soar Benefit last fall, Children’s Law Center honored Dr. Christine Grady and her husband, Dr. Anthony Fauci, as our 2020 Child Advocates. I had the pleasure of…
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 6, 2021 at 2:25 PM

Small towns can be urbanist too - Greater Greater Washington

Small towns can be urbanist too - Greater Greater Washington Hopewell, VA’s complete streets overhaul shows small towns can be urbanist too By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • January 5, 2021 The successes and setbacks of creating safer stre…
Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
January 6, 2021 at 2:25 PM

CM Trayon White Questions Double Standards For Extreme Right-Wing Groups

CM Trayon White Questions Double Standards For Extreme Right-Wing Groups Copyright © 20…
Union City · [email protected]
January 6, 2021 at 10:45 AM

COVID relief checks: half a loaf

COVID relief checks: half a loaf Rest In Power: Byron Charlton Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History LABOR CALENDAR; cl…
Brianne Nadeau, Councilmember · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 8:39 PM

Statement and info on this week's demonstrations

A message from Ward 1 DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau Contact My Office Recent Posts Upcoming Events   Neighbors, As you may be aware, federal agencies have provided demonstration permits for hate groups that will be visiting the District this we…
Charles Allen · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 3:16 PM

Update on Protests by Hate Groups This Week

NationBuilder Better days are ahead.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Are US rail projects more expensive? - Greater Greater Washington

Are US rail projects more expensive? - Greater Greater Washington Do rail projects really cost more in the US than overseas? By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • January 4, 2021 The persistent myth that it just costs more to build train lines in the US th…