The Bail Project is a nonprofit organization that provides free bail assistance to those in need and advocates for better policies in the pretrial justice system, having supported over 40,000 people since its founding.

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Despite Washington, D.C.'s prosperous skyline, Black and Latino workers face significant economic disparities, with lower wages, higher unemployment, and unaffordable housing costs, due to decades of racial inequality.

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The District of Columbia ranked second in the nation for women's economic and social well-being, health care, and safety, according to a new WalletHub report, with Massachusetts ranking first overall.

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Gas prices in the D.C. area are currently about $3.10 per gallon, but are expected to rise due to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which sent global oil prices higher and increased volatility in energy markets.

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The Lacks family has reached a confidential settlement with Novartis, resolving a lawsuit that accused the company of profiting from the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells without her knowledge.

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The U.S.-Israel strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader has intensified global tensions and led to heightened security measures in Washington, D.C., as well as strong condemnation from Russia and warnings of a potential third world war.

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President Trump launched a war with Iran without congressional approval, resulting in the deaths of three U.S. service members and scores of civilians, prompting criticism from politicians and organizations for undermining democratic checks and balances.

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A new national study examining political opposition and civic engagement within Black communities has found that Black voters are signaling dissatisfaction, caution and conditional readiness to act as the 2026 elections approach, with economic strain and fear of retaliation being major barriers to participation.

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Americans are leaving the U.S. in record numbers, driven by political instability, gun violence, health care costs, and economic anxiety, while immigrants continue to anchor the economy and workforce in cities like Washington, D.C.

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A new Pew Research Center survey shows that 77% of Black Americans consider someone outside of their biological family to be family, with 95% of those relationships being close friends who have provided support through difficult times.

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