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Nov 19, 2020

Meet The Women Who Will Turn The D.C. Council Majority-Female For The First Time In Decades

This year’s elections mean a majority of the legislature will be women as of 2021.

Nov 05, 2020

They Didn’t ‘Paint The Town Ed,’ But Progressives Have Hope In New Councilmembers

“She’s a progressive, she has the values, she has the principles,” one organizer says of Christina Henderson.

Oct 17, 2020

The Kerfuffle Around Protesting Outside Of D.C. Councilmembers’ Homes, Explained

A demonstration has led to a counterprotest, a debate about tactics for activism, and an opportunity for candidates in the crowded at-large race to sling shots at one another.

Jul 03, 2020

The Crowded At-Large Race Just Keeps Getting Bigger

There are now more than 20 candidates running in the at-large council race.

Feb 20, 2020

Former Director of D.C. Office For Human Rights Announces At-Large Candidacy

She joins a group of 12 independent candidates running for the vacant at-large seat.

Nov 02, 2018

How Paid Family Leave Became The Heart Of The D.C. Council At-Large Race

Council member Elissa Silverman (I-At Large) helped write a law requiring that employers provide paid family leave. And now Dionne Reeder, a restaurant owner, wants Silverman out of office.

Oct 31, 2018

You Can Vote For Two At-Large Candidates. But Should You?

The game theory behind the ballot.

Mar 22, 2016

Looming At-large: Challengers Garber And White Take On Vincent Orange

With one poll showing he has just 29 percent support, will the incumbent councilmember be able to hang onto his seat again?

 
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