Viewfinder: Climate Protests at the Supreme Court
Protesters attend a rally held by the group Our Children's Trust on October 29th, 2018, outside the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
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A New National Park Service Proposal Could Restrict Protest in Washington, D.C.
The proposed changes could put a fee on protesting in the nation's capitol.
What the Research Says About (the Very Rare Phenomenon of) False Sexual Assault Allegations
Pacific Standard looks at the evidence about people who make false accusations of rape, and how to get the best information during sexual assault cases.
D.C. Considers a Bill Committing to 100 Percent Renewable Energy
The proposed act would require Washington, D.C., to source 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2032.
Who Should Foot the Bill for Trump’s Rallies?
Cities have often ended up underwriting the president's events, even though they've been saddled with some pretty hefty costs in the aftermath.
How Washington, D.C., Silenced the Second Unite the Right Rally
An on-the-ground account of how the residents and authorities in our nation's capital dealt with a gathering of white nationalists in their city.
Viewfinder: Protesting Against White Supremacy in Washington, D.C.
Antifascist demonstrators prepare signs for their counter-protest to the Unite the Right rally in Washington, D.C., on August 12th, 2018.
D.C. Could Become the Next U.S. City to Ban Plastic Straws
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., took the first steps toward banning plastic straws in the nation's capital on Tuesday.
A ‘White Civil Rights Rally’ Will Be Held in Washington, D.C.
The National Park Service has approved plans for a "white civil rights rally" to be held across from the White House on the anniversary of the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally.
Authoritarianism: The Terrifying Trait That Trump Triggers
Latent authoritarianism is surprisingly common—and a threat to liberal democracy. Psychologist Karen Stenner explains how it is triggered.