Today activists around the country are planning demonstrations supporting immigrantions. You’ll recall that last year organizers staged a national boycott to highlight immigrants’ contribution to the American economy. In D.C. several demonstrations are slated. The National Immigrant Solidarity Network sponsors a few of the events. WTOP has a fairly exhaustive list: A May Day Asian American rally is planned for noon at Taft Memorial Park, north of the Capitol. A hunger strike and rally at…

Being a political town, perhaps you’ve found your friend pool shrink drastically over the past few weeks, as politicos head to places near and far to spread the the joy of democracy to the people. You’ve noticed that Hill bars have felt rather empty during recent Thursday nights. Maybe you’ve found yourself lamenting over the fact that you’re not feeling the rush of a campaign, and you’re looking for local ways to get involved on…