The killers of 11 transgender people in Washington have yet to be convicted
Experts say trust in police could be the cause.
The District
Trump’s Takeover of Local Police Was New. D.C. Police Departments’ Rocky Relationship with Black Residents Wasn’t.
Despite an increase in fear, underlying problems in MPD’s policing of Washington’s Black residents already existed, data and advocate interviews show.
Washington’s hate crimes law infrequently delivers justice
For over a decade, charges under D.C.’s Bias-Related Crimes Act remained few. In lieu of legal solutions, some groups are fighting hate at its roots.
Changing the Guard
In August, the president deployed federal law enforcement to DC’s
streets. Amid residents’ concerns, this is how local government
responded.
Their Resistance
D.C.’s Latino and Hispanic community shows strength and resistance in the face of the Trump Administration.
Thousands gather for No Kings protest in Washington
Washingtonians rallied together to protest against recent policies put in place by President Donald Trump.
Celebrating Go-Go and Cumbia in the District
Washington’s official music genre meets traditional Colombian rhythms for a night of dancing at Anthem Row.
DC Art All Night showcases incarcerated artists
Behind Behind Bars exhibit has art and poetry created by clients of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
Charges, Contracts and Campaigns: The Saga of Ward 8’s Council Seat
D.C. Councilmember Trayon White’s alleged acceptance of bribes led to his expulsion – and an unclear political future in Ward 8
Grounded in community
A new wave of coffee culture is bringing a new approach to a D.C. scene dominated by chains
Mapping DC’s murals
Artists in the district explore statehood, homelessness and racial justice through murals.