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The blog is GGWash’s most visible feature -- but most of our advocacy takes place beyond its digital pages. Curious? GGWash's advocacy staff share a year-end wrap-up highlighting our advocacy work in 2025.
What we advocated for in 2025
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December 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The blog is GGWash’s most visible feature -- but most of our advocacy takes place beyond its digital pages. Curious? GGWash's advocacy staff share a year-end wrap-up highlighting our advocacy work in 2025.
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This year, D.C. residents were regularly reminded how vulnerable our local laws and political systems are — and how easily daily life can be disrupted by the federal government.
But @samdelgado.bsky.social reports, it was also a year when we fought back. Here's how:
But @samdelgado.bsky.social reports, it was also a year when we fought back. Here's how:
D.C. residents fought Trump's attacks in 2025
Life in the District was turned upside down by the Trump Administration this year. Here’s how residents responded.
51st.news
December 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This year, D.C. residents were regularly reminded how vulnerable our local laws and political systems are — and how easily daily life can be disrupted by the federal government.
But @samdelgado.bsky.social reports, it was also a year when we fought back. Here's how:
But @samdelgado.bsky.social reports, it was also a year when we fought back. Here's how:
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Pretty Bitter’s sophomore album, D.C. drill from Jaeychino, and bassist Andrew Musselman’s debut: City Paper’s music writers weigh in on the creme de la creme of this year’s new releases.
Beats Me: The Best Local Albums of 2025
Pretty Bitter, Jaeychino, and the War and Treaty: City Paper’s music writers weigh in on the creme de la creme of this year’s new releases.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Pretty Bitter’s sophomore album, D.C. drill from Jaeychino, and bassist Andrew Musselman’s debut: City Paper’s music writers weigh in on the creme de la creme of this year’s new releases.
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What can you do to be a better neighbor in the District?
D.C. native India Kea has ideas:
D.C. native India Kea has ideas:
Ask A D.C. Native: What do you wish more people did to be better neighbors?
Aspiring to be a good neighbor in a city as richly diverse, vibrant, and dynamic as D.C. is essential and, honestly, a bit of an art form.
51st.news
December 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
What can you do to be a better neighbor in the District?
D.C. native India Kea has ideas:
D.C. native India Kea has ideas:
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A congressional panel examining January’s fatal midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet found fault with the military’s procedures for operating in the airspace around D.C., according to a new report.
Congressional probe of DCA collision faults Army, seeks Pentagon review
The bipartisan review of the collision near Reagan National Airport reflects a concern with the military’s tendency to fly aircraft in congested areas without transmitting their location data.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A congressional panel examining January’s fatal midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet found fault with the military’s procedures for operating in the airspace around D.C., according to a new report.
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Nestled between residential homes in D.C.’s Ward 8 lies a sanctuary for homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
The Wanda Alson Foundation formerly offered housing in two single-family homes before consolidating into two dormitory-style buildings in Ward 8 last year.
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The Wanda Alson Foundation formerly offered housing in two single-family homes before consolidating into two dormitory-style buildings in Ward 8 last year.
https://bit.ly/4jfYiYM
With youth LGBTQ+ homelessness rising, the Wanda Alston Foundation prepares to meet the demand - Street Sense Media
Homelessness rates for LGBTQ+ youth are rising, but D.C.'s Wanda Alston foundation is stepping up with housing.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Nestled between residential homes in D.C.’s Ward 8 lies a sanctuary for homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
The Wanda Alson Foundation formerly offered housing in two single-family homes before consolidating into two dormitory-style buildings in Ward 8 last year.
https://bit.ly/4jfYiYM
The Wanda Alson Foundation formerly offered housing in two single-family homes before consolidating into two dormitory-style buildings in Ward 8 last year.
https://bit.ly/4jfYiYM
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Riders took 6,369,376 trips on Capital Bikeshare in 2025 through November, breaking the annual ridership record set in 2024. Still, monthly ridership was down compared to last year.
Bikeshare Beat: Capital Bikeshare breaks all-time annual ridership record
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December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Riders took 6,369,376 trips on Capital Bikeshare in 2025 through November, breaking the annual ridership record set in 2024. Still, monthly ridership was down compared to last year.
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How much of an impact did DOGE have on the DC region?
How much of an impact did DOGE have on the DC region?
The impact of DOGE is still being assessed in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, where federal jobs have historically served as a bulwark against economic headwinds.
wtop.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
How much of an impact did DOGE have on the DC region?
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Georgetown coach Ed Cooley’s water bottle throw earns him a one-game suspension
Georgetown coach Ed Cooley’s water bottle throw earns him a one-game suspension
Georgetown men’s basketball coach Ed Cooley was suspended by the school on Sunday for one game after throwing a water bottle into the stands at the end of a loss to Xavier the night before.
wtop.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Georgetown coach Ed Cooley’s water bottle throw earns him a one-game suspension
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Captivating photos from the DC area’s top stories of 2025
Captivating photos from the DC area’s top stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, there’s a lot to unpack in the D.C. region. Here are photos from some of the top stories of the year.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Captivating photos from the DC area’s top stories of 2025
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We have 1️⃣7️⃣ rides planned for 2026 including 3 t(w)een rides, 2 grown-up rides and our first field trip the National Building Museum!
More at: hillfamilybiking.org/events/
More at: hillfamilybiking.org/events/
December 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We have 1️⃣7️⃣ rides planned for 2026 including 3 t(w)een rides, 2 grown-up rides and our first field trip the National Building Museum!
More at: hillfamilybiking.org/events/
More at: hillfamilybiking.org/events/
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In case you needed another reason to electrify in 2026:
Gas Rate Hike to Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026, as Part of Washington Gas’ Controversial Modernization Project
The Public Service Commission recently approved partial funding for Washington Gas Light Company’s accelerated pipeline plan, which the company says is intended to modernize the District’s natural gas...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
In case you needed another reason to electrify in 2026:
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This is a pretty good reflection on the continued presence of National Guard troops in DC, by a longtime resident
Still Under Occupation
Some thoughts on the continued deployment of the National Guard in DC
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December 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This is a pretty good reflection on the continued presence of National Guard troops in DC, by a longtime resident
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A car slammed into two homes in Southeast D.C., tearing away part of one home’s brick wall, officials said.
Car crashes into 2 homes in Southeast DC and takes down brick wall
Photos show serious damage to a home.
nbc4dc.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A car slammed into two homes in Southeast D.C., tearing away part of one home’s brick wall, officials said.
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"The Trump administration escalated pressure on the Smithsonian this week, threatening to withhold federal funds if it does not submit extensive documentation for a sweeping content review." www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
White House threatens Smithsonian funds in sweeping content review
It is not clear on what authority the administration could withhold Smithsonian funds, as President Trump tries to purge “woke” content from cultural institutions.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"The Trump administration escalated pressure on the Smithsonian this week, threatening to withhold federal funds if it does not submit extensive documentation for a sweeping content review." www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
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Start your child’s reading journey early with Books from Birth—in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Sign up and your child will get a FREE, age-appropriate book in the mail every month until age 5!
➡️ Register today: https://bit.ly/492C8CD
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December 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Start your child’s reading journey early with Books from Birth—in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Sign up and your child will get a FREE, age-appropriate book in the mail every month until age 5!
➡️ Register today: https://bit.ly/492C8CD
➡️ Register today: https://bit.ly/492C8CD
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May is a long way away, but—ask any #DCPol candidate—it'll be here before you know it.
Registration submitted for #BikeDC #RideOfSilence 2026. Mark your calendars for May 20 and plan to take a moment out of #BikeMonth to honor those who are no longer with us & stand for safer roads for all.
Registration submitted for #BikeDC #RideOfSilence 2026. Mark your calendars for May 20 and plan to take a moment out of #BikeMonth to honor those who are no longer with us & stand for safer roads for all.
::Ride of Silence:: Home - '0 words spoken - A million
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December 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
May is a long way away, but—ask any #DCPol candidate—it'll be here before you know it.
Registration submitted for #BikeDC #RideOfSilence 2026. Mark your calendars for May 20 and plan to take a moment out of #BikeMonth to honor those who are no longer with us & stand for safer roads for all.
Registration submitted for #BikeDC #RideOfSilence 2026. Mark your calendars for May 20 and plan to take a moment out of #BikeMonth to honor those who are no longer with us & stand for safer roads for all.
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Someone asked if there is a fungus we can name for him? www.thebanner.com/community/cl...
Trump cuts to Eastern Shore oyster hatchery could endanger Chesapeake Bay progress
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently slashed support for an Eastern Shore lab that has helped to seed an oyster resurgence in the bay.
www.thebanner.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Someone asked if there is a fungus we can name for him? www.thebanner.com/community/cl...
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The nominees are in, and now it's time to vote! Help us decide the winners of the 2025 Hey Spirits Awards.
Use the form below to vote for Best Washington Spirit Goal, Assist, Biggest Surprise, and more:
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Use the form below to vote for Best Washington Spirit Goal, Assist, Biggest Surprise, and more:
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2025 Hey Spirits Awards
Help us choose the winners of the 2025 Hey Spirits award by voting on your favorite nominee for each of the six awards! Winners will be announced on a special episode of Hey Spirits.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The nominees are in, and now it's time to vote! Help us decide the winners of the 2025 Hey Spirits Awards.
Use the form below to vote for Best Washington Spirit Goal, Assist, Biggest Surprise, and more:
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Use the form below to vote for Best Washington Spirit Goal, Assist, Biggest Surprise, and more:
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Interesting: Trump may just have legalized recreational weed sales in D.C.
A congressional rider has banned those sales in D.C. since 2015. But it specifically references Schedule I drugs, which weed was. With Trump rescheduling marijuana, the rider may no longer apply.
A congressional rider has banned those sales in D.C. since 2015. But it specifically references Schedule I drugs, which weed was. With Trump rescheduling marijuana, the rider may no longer apply.
President Trump Reschedules Marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 Controlled Substance
President Trump Reschedules Marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 Controlled Substance
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December 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Interesting: Trump may just have legalized recreational weed sales in D.C.
A congressional rider has banned those sales in D.C. since 2015. But it specifically references Schedule I drugs, which weed was. With Trump rescheduling marijuana, the rider may no longer apply.
A congressional rider has banned those sales in D.C. since 2015. But it specifically references Schedule I drugs, which weed was. With Trump rescheduling marijuana, the rider may no longer apply.
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NEWS: The Department of Justice has sued D.C., claiming that the city's elections board did not turn over extensive amounts of voter information, including driver's license and partial Social Security numbers. DOJ has sued 22 states for not turning over all that information.
December 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
NEWS: The Department of Justice has sued D.C., claiming that the city's elections board did not turn over extensive amounts of voter information, including driver's license and partial Social Security numbers. DOJ has sued 22 states for not turning over all that information.
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NEWS: D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto, joined by her 12 colleagues, has sent a letter to Chief Pamela Smith asking for answers on MPD's cooperation with federal agents on law enforcement/immigration enforcement. She says answers would help "ensure accountability & bolster public trust."
December 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
NEWS: D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto, joined by her 12 colleagues, has sent a letter to Chief Pamela Smith asking for answers on MPD's cooperation with federal agents on law enforcement/immigration enforcement. She says answers would help "ensure accountability & bolster public trust."
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I love that @51st.news does a weekly civics roundup for those looking to get involved in the DC area: 51st.news/dc-civic-eng...
Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.
Plus, a vigil for those who died on our streets this year, a book swap, and a march for migrant solidarity.
51st.news
December 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I love that @51st.news does a weekly civics roundup for those looking to get involved in the DC area: 51st.news/dc-civic-eng...
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President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that would reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III controlled substance. Such a move could revive efforts to establish an adult-use, or recreational, weed market in DC, local reporter Martin Austermuhle noted.
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Did Trump Just Revive the Dream of a DC Recreational Weed Market? - Washingtonian
A rider that prohibits the District from establishing an adult-use market hinges on cannabis being a Schedule I drug.
washingtonian.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that would reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III controlled substance. Such a move could revive efforts to establish an adult-use, or recreational, weed market in DC, local reporter Martin Austermuhle noted.
washingtonian.com/2025/12/19/d...
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In need of New Year's Eve plans? Rooftop toasts, live concerts, and late-night dance parties for ringing in the new year. ✨🍾
13 New Year's Eve Parties and Celebrations in the DC Area
Rooftop toasts, live concerts, and late-night dance parties for ringing in the new year.
washingtonian.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In need of New Year's Eve plans? Rooftop toasts, live concerts, and late-night dance parties for ringing in the new year. ✨🍾