“This Is My Corridor”: U Street Neighborhood Protests the Federalization of D.C.
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“This Is My Corridor”: U Street Neighborhood Protests the Federalization of D.C.

Protests continued on Monday as Trump ordered more National Guard Troops to be deployed in D.C. On Aug. 18, organizers from the Free DC project, an organization that has been dedicated to protecting D.C. Home Rule since President Trump took office in January, held a rally and press conference at the corner of 14th and the historic U Street.

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Labor tensions in Richmond, Va., highlight the Anti-Black nature of Union Laws
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Labor tensions in Richmond, Va., highlight the Anti-Black nature of Union Laws

On April 25, five Richmond Public School (RPS) bus drivers were fired after calling out of work to gather outside Richmond City Hall to advocate for overtime pay for performing after school runs.

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