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Jun 21, 2017

Non-Binary Gender License Option Will Start Next Week

“It’s having my government recognize and not erase me. It’s about feeling like I exist and that what’s on my ID document is not false,”

Jun 20, 2017

Bill Would Add Non-Binary Gender Option To D.C. Licenses

“Gender is a spectrum and some of our residents do not identify as male or female. Current licenses force residents to conform to genders that don’t accurately reflect their identity.”

Jun 01, 2016

DMV To End Separate Appointment System For Undocumented Immigrants

They will now be able to walk in to any DMV between Wednesday and Saturday to obtain a limited-purpose license.

Mar 29, 2013

D.C. Judge Upholds Law Requiring Tour Guides to Know What They’re Talking About

D.C. regulations requiring that tour guides pass an exam on basic city history are perfectly constitutional, ruled a judge this week.

Mar 18, 2013

With New Restrictions Possible, Maryland Gun Purchases Surge

Gun purchases in Maryland have increased in anticipation of new gun control measures in the Old Line State.

Jul 07, 2011

There’s Money in Medical Marijuana — Lots Of It

Drug liberalization advocates have always argued that the government could make more money by regulating and taxing marijuana than it spends pursuing, prosecuting and imprisoning those who use it. Looking at the District’s nascent medical marijuana program, it’s clear that they’re right — and cash-conscious city officials are likely to be very happy.

Aug 31, 2010

On The Seventh Day, You Still Couldn’t Get A License In Virginia

The long-running computer glitch which has ground operations at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to a halt will get fixed — but not until Wednesday at the earliest, so Virginians will need to wait yet another day to get a new license or identification card. Police in the Commonwealth have apparently been instructed to not punish drivers who have had their licenses expire in the last few days. (Normally, the punishment for driving without…

 
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