A 2018 map of DC illustrates the major inequities of available affordable housing in high-income areas of DC and concentration in a few lower-income areas.
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This map shows even more starkly how inequitably distributed DC’s affordable housing is
How a Washington Post article and a public outpouring of support changed one homeless couple’s lives forever
Monica and Pete lived in tents on the streets of D.C. for two years, working and seeking assistance. In a matter of days, their GoFundMe that a law student established raised over $41,000 and they moved indoors.
The mayor’s most recent budget forums failed to engage
The organizing director of D.C. Working Families Party wishes the forums were accomplishing valuable goals.
The Cleanup Zone: NoMa’s encampments and the battle over public space
A PhD candidate at American University observed a cleanup that took place in NoMa and highlighted his issues with it.
The mayor and park police are mishandling homeless encampments
A graduate student at George Washington University identifies how to better handle homeless encampments in the District.
An event to celebrate new art where homeless people used to live was scheduled for the morning of an encampment cleanup
The fences are down and “Rain” is up in the M Street NE underpass. Bi-weekly homeless encampment cleanups continue on L Street, K Street and First Street.
Another D.C. camp cleanup leaves people experiencing homelessness in NoMa displaced
A series of “encampment” locations between the NoMa and Union Station Metro stops have experienced more frequent “re-cleaning” visits by city workers for at least two months.
Candlelight vigil for missing and murdered women
The National Museum of the American Indian hosted a candlelight vigil in honor of the Native American women who have been murdered or are currently missing.
Man stabbed 15 times in CCNV shelter lobby
Two men were arrested after a violent episode at the 2nd and D Street shelter.
Suspect sought in Judiciary Square shooting
Reginald Johnson, 37, is wanted for First Degree Murder While Armed in connection with the July 2 murder near the shelter at 2nd and D Streets NW.
Murder near 2nd & D
On Monday, July 2, a man was shot with a handgun and killed near the entrance to the Community for Creative Nonviolence shelter located at 2nd and D Streets NW.
Candidates debate tenants’ rights issues for Ward 5, Ward 6 and the D.C. Shadow delegation
The Tenants Advocacy Coalition held the second half of its Candidate’s Forum at the end of May. Attendees discussed affordable housing and development in D.C.
Crime near the Capitol
I was robbed on the 30N bus on the night of April 26 at 12:55 a.m. The crime was committed blocks away from the Capitol building, the bus stop near the intersection of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW.
Government closes camp across the street from homeless services nonprofit
On March 8, a homeless encampment was cleared away from federal park land in front of Central Union Mission. One man identifies a 25-minute window in which he lost everything.
NoMa cleanups highlight ongoing cat-and-mouse game between D.C. government and homeless people
The D.C. government recently conducted two clean-ups of tent encampments in the NoMa neighborhood, forcing the displacement of several homeless community members.
D.C. clears out homeless camps ahead of art display
Three tent encampments in NoMa were cleared over the last three weeks. The encampments were in locations that have been designated for public art projects by the NoMa BID.
Bridging the wealth gap: Former U.S. Labor secretary calls for ‘progressive populism’ to tip the scales for the working class
Article explores Trump’s effect on the poor and the middle class and vicious cycles of wealth distribution in the U.S.A.
The day the GOP tax bills were reconciled by Congress, in photos
Democrats held a rally on Dec. 13th outside of the U.S. Capitol in the freezing cold to denounce Trump’s new tax bill
This nonprofit is training shelter residents in the tech skills they need to keep up with the workforce
Residents at the Community for Creative Nonviolence now have access to a recently refurbished computer lab, tech training, and free laptops. The program’s director aims even higher.
Out There on my Own, PT 1
As I look back over my life and think things over, I can truly say that I am blessed. I am a living testimony.
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