(WASHINGTON) – Local cyclists are protesting the removal of bicycle lanes in the District of Columbia, fearing that recent threats to bike lanes in other major cities might soon hit the nation’s capital. Around 100 bicyclists rallied in front of…
“We follow all laws,” Kristi Noem tells lawmakers scrutinizing DHS
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are not breaking any laws in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Some Senate Republicans agreed with Noem and…
Maryland Democrats push for humane conditions in Baltimore ICE facility
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Maryland Democrats are demanding change after witnessing conditions at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Baltimore. “Quite frankly, some shelters for pets receive better facilities and oversight than those being used to detain people,” Rep. Glenn…
Lawmakers push for independent investigation into Cheltenham reform school
A proposed state investigation of the deaths of some 230 Black boys at the Cheltenham reform school faced no opposition Thursday at the House of Delegates hearing.
Hundreds gather at the Washington Post to protest layoffs
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday in a rally with signs and chants to support the Washington Post journalists after job cuts. Less than a day after being laid off, employees expressed their intent to continue producing journalism, despite their disappointment…