The Barras Report Blog

For some Ward 7 residents and political observers the general answer to that question appears to be yes. After all, there is a batch of...

“The current political landscape has witnessed a growing influence of national and local interest groups, often overshadowing the voices...

Editor's note: The Supreme Court 6-3 ruling made public on June 29 striking down affirmative action programs and policies at two...

When I learned of recent funding cuts and spending prohibitions for key District programs and services preliminarily imposed by House...

AN African-American male, born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, I am the ninth generation of African descendants in America. Five...

“THE contract extensions at issue represent an impermissible exercise of authority by the mayor and therefore may not be deemed...

HOWARD University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, MD won high praise when he persuaded famed, award-winning actor and alumna Phylicia...

THAT’S probably the question many landlords and utility companies asked as the DC Council took action last week that confirmed the public...