Category Archives: District of Columbia

The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, April 10, 2011

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 “It’s just amazing to me that a lot of people that are not involved [with the taxicab industry] can sit and decide on … Continue reading →

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“The 41 for 51”: 41 Arrested In Push to Make D.C. the 51st State

Posted on April 13, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO MAYOR VINCE GRAY [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 It clearly isn’t going to come from simply being nice or being complacent or being apathetic. – Mayor Vincent Gray The District of Columbia lacks statehood, … Continue reading →

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April 26 Special Election: At-Large D.C. Council Candidates Alan Page and Dorothy Douglas In Their Own Words

Posted on April 12, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO ALAN PAGE [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3   LISTEN TO DOROTHY DOUGLAS [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 In fourteen days, the April 26 will take place for special election for … Continue reading →

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April 26 Special Election: At-Large D.C. Council Candidates Vincent Orange and Joshua Lopez In Their Own Words

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO JOSHUA LOPEZ [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 LISTEN TO VINCENT ORANGE [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 April 26, just eighteen days from now, is the special election for the D.C. … Continue reading →

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Johnny Barnes Calls for Statehood (Not Voting Rights) for the District of Columbia

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO JOHNNY BARNES [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 The District of Columbia is not a state. Let’s try that again: The District of Columbia is not yet a state. “It’s going to happen in my … Continue reading →

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Xenophobia and Taxicab Medallions

Posted on April 1, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO THE RALLY AT THE WILSON BUILDING [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 John Ray, a lobbyist and former D.C. councilmember, does not represent the interests of D.C. taxicab drivers. And he’s clear on that. Sort … Continue reading →

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US Uncut DC Shuts Down Bank of America

Posted on March 30, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO VOICES FROM THE UNCUT PROTEST [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 “I pay. You pay. Why doesn’t B-of-A?” chanted protesters as they stood outside a suddenly closed Bank of America at 14th and Irving St, … Continue reading →

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Mayor Gray Declines to Meet with Safety Net Supporters

Posted on March 29, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO VOICES FROM THE SOS PROTEST [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 The District of Columbia is facing a deficit of more than $300 million. April 1, Mayor Vincent Gray will transmit a balanced budget to … Continue reading →

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Today’s Picnic with Gray to Save Our Safety Net

Posted on March 25, 2011 by admin

All this week, Save Our Safety Net (SOS-DC) has attempted to do lunch with Mayor Vincent Gray. Their effort culminates with “a grandstyle picnic” today at 1:00 PM at the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW. SOS-DC said, … Continue reading →

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The 11th Street Bridge Reconstruction Project: $300 million in government funding, too few District jobs

Posted on March 24, 2011 by admin

LISTEN TO THE REPORT FROM TUESDAY’S ACTION [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 “Third world countries require you to hire people from their countries when [you] do work [there]. Other states and cities do it, and D.C. … Continue reading →

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