DC COUNCIL

Apr 23 2026POLITICS

How D. C. is debating curfews for young people

The D. C. Council moved closer to making youth curfews permanent after eight members voted in favor during a recent meeting. If approved again in May, the rule would go into effect later this year but still needs approval from Congress. Not everyone agrees with the idea. Some council members pointed

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

The Failed D. C. Council Recalls: What Went Wrong?

Recently, two attempts to recall members of the D.C. Council due to rising crime rates in the District of Columbia have failed. These efforts targeted council members Charles Allen and Brianne Nadeau after a spike in crime in 2023 led to emergency measures being taken by both the council and Mayor M

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