The SEIU sponsored an event at the Dorrence in downtown Providence; not too far from my residence for the week. It included karaoke and an open bar. The college student inside me was ecstatic. Surprisingly so, I did not really... Continue Reading →
With so many wrongs to right in the world, it's difficult to balance my obligation to the truth with adhering to the rules of the craft. In trying to do so, I buried some parts of my life story deep... Continue Reading →
Greetings to all of the loyal readers of AllEyesOnDC,This week, I am not in DC but on my way to Providence, RI for the conference of a life time named Netroots Nation. Included in this conference is a series of... Continue Reading →
As an intern at NPR, I wanted to shed some light on what was happening in the District. I wanted to give my colleagues and listeners a glimpse into the changes my city is undergoing as they intern and live... Continue Reading →
To my faithful readers, Thanks for being so supportive. In my virtual absence, I have been working bridge the gap and educate others about the District through other mediums, particularly radio. When I am not fulfilling the obligations of my... Continue Reading →
After Harry Thomas resigned from his esteemed Council seat, his office received 350 calls from constituents reached his office with no one to answer questions. Although this is not the first council seat vacancy in recent history, it occurred in... Continue Reading →
After 16,000 new people moved into the District last spring, its population rose to more than 600,000. Buildings in some of the most impoverished parts of the city had major face lifts. The Smithsonian Institute, U Street, and Adams Morgan... Continue Reading →
The biggest scandal out of the District these days surrounding Councilmember Harry Thomas (D - Ward 5), has definitely been a distraction for Mayor Gray, who has struggled to overcome his own allegations of unethical behavior while uniting a divided... Continue Reading →
The relationship between the people and big business has always been adversarial, to say the least. In the District, the case is no different. Swarms of people who call themselves 'the 99 percent' gather in McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza... Continue Reading →