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May 2019
In this issue
For Dems, fracas over primary challenges obscures a critical component
Woody Woodruff
The job of political figures who take their roles seriously has always been educational – to bring their electorate along as they illustrate and demonstrate the pathways to better lives for individuals and the community.
By offsetting federal tax cuts, we can improve the quality of life for DC residents
David Schwartzman
The Fair Budget Coalition — which advocates for a District budget and public policies that address poverty and human needs — included “offset federal tax cuts locally” in its platform for fiscal year 2020.
Football or families? Fight over RFK site reaches critical stage
Bill Mosley
In 2015, the Arlington County Board also adopted a resolution condemning the Washington football team’s name as racist. But two jurisdictions that have shown interest in luring the team have remained mum on the issue.
Polished Pete and the 2020 Race
Kam B.
Pete Buttigieg and Howard Shultz are part of a larger phenomenon in U.S. cultural discourse that privileges a set of experiences and traits that are interpreted as merit, beyond any real policy value that a candidate brings to public debate.
For DC Ecosocialists, Threats to Cherry Trees Could Support ‘Crossover’ Climate Activism
Andy Feeney
DSA climate activists might conceivably play an important role in saving the Tidal Basin that could win grudging support from a host of different local and national organizations.
Maryland Assembly Session limps to close, faces big leadership decision
Woody Woodruff
Sine Die was, to say the least, complicated by the death of House of Delegates Chair Mike Busch the weekend before, followed by a dismal and unseemly contest to succeed him.