It’s official! Charlottesville adopts ranked-choice voting for 2025! 🇺🇸

D.C.'s probate system is trapping families like Tina Jones and her mother in years-long delays and financial strain. Their story reveals the harsh realities of a fragmented process that’s costing residents their homes and generational wealth. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/747813…

And what about all the beers we bought at the going away party?

This clip of Donald Trump admitting he lost the 2020 election should be shared until every Jan 6th inmate sees it. Imagine going to jail for Trump over a lie when he always knew the truth.

Here's Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in April 2022 signing Senate Bill 319, the law that allows anyone to carry a concealed handgun in public without first obtaining a license.

After a few quiet days, White is also re-posting messages from supporters/advertising an event I've been hearing about: "Prayers for Redemption for Councilman Trayon White" at Union Temple Baptist Church feat. influential Rev. Willie Wilson + his daughter, Rev. Anika Wilson-Brown

This indictment alleges that right-wing commentators like Dave Rubin, Benny Johnson, Tim Pool, and Lauren Southern — as part of the "Tenet Media" YouTube channel — have been unwittingly working for a Russian influence operation. x.com/TheJusticeDept…

DC Police will not release body worn camera video from the 2 officers who shot and killed 26 yr old Justin Robinson after Robinson’s family viewed the video and objected to its public release. Letter from Deputy Mayor identifies the 2 officers involved. NBC4 Washington

Duke student paper….

Tom Sherwood When we throw going away parties we expect people to go away

A good read about Larry Sabato, a Virginia institution steeped in state and national politics. (And written by another Virginia political institution.)

Jury verdict in murder of 10-year-old.

Suspect wanted in connection to death of DC Police officer turned himself into police last night. 27-year-old Tyrell Lamonte Bailey is initially charged with carrying a pistol without a license. NBC4 Washington

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Canal Park in SW DC. I love that there is a splash pad / fountain / cafe in the summer and ice skating rink in the winter!

Joined Metro Forward 8K 🚇 team visiting Hitachi Hitachi U.S.A. reviewing key contract deliverables & finalizing design details. These trains are important to modernize #wmata fleet, increase safety & reliability & incl new customer enhancements. A 🧵to show what goes into a 🚇. 1/7

Suspect charged in connection to accidental shooting death of a dc police officer is facing 30 years on gun charges including new law proposed by Brooke Pinto on illegally discarding a gun. Appears in court with tshirt that reads “Rule # 1 Fu@k what they think” NBC4 Washington

Under the Taliban, women are barred from going to school after 6th grade, working most jobs, visiting parks or gyms, traveling without a male relative and leaving home uncovered. Now even the sound of a woman’s voice outside home is outlawed. Christina Goldbaum @najimrah

Really good news for anyone trying to understand the housing and development issues in DC and the near suburbs.

Follow along if you can … Has the Democratic nominee been this “clear” on childcare help for families?