Election board creates path for lesbian D.C. Council At-Large challenger
Democrats likely to win modest majority in House, remain Senate minority
Advisory neighborhood commissions plagued by continuing disinterest
Inaugurations, festivals and sports produce modest, if any, economic gains
Alienating one of largest worker groups not a formula for future support
Shaming and shunning public officials may feel good but wins nothing
Unless District officials reform voting process, political legitimacy is at stake
Slogan-loving leftists face off against tipped workers and working-class locals
Mayor Bowser and Council majority side with tipped employees, urge ‘no’ vote
D.C. Initiative 77 would outlaw tip-wage system, reduce employee incomes