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Don’t Throw DC Under the Crimnibus
from the community, Justice, Social Policy & Culture Us Not Crimnibus Campaign from the community, Justice, Social Policy & Culture Us Not Crimnibus Campaign

Don’t Throw DC Under the Crimnibus

On Feb 6, the DC Council had their first vote on the Crimnibus aka Councilmember Pinto and Mayor Bowser’s “Secure DC” Omnibus in their legislative meeting. While this hyper-racist crime bill passed the first vote, HUNDREDS of you called & emailed and PACKED the Council meeting, resulting in some critical harmful provisions being removed from the bill!

These harm reduction amendments are an important win. Unfortunately, many dangerous provisions still remain and the second and FINAL vote is coming up on March 5th. But we know the community pressure is working!

So, please join us and take action to stop the crimnibus!

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A Resident’s Guide to the DC Budget
from the community, Budget, Labor, Social Policy & Culture, Housing, Education, Immigration & Environment, Justice DC FISCAL POLICY INSTITUTE from the community, Budget, Labor, Social Policy & Culture, Housing, Education, Immigration & Environment, Justice DC FISCAL POLICY INSTITUTE

A Resident’s Guide to the DC Budget

Because of a long history of racist policies and practices, DC’s Black and brown residents experience more job discrimination, inadequate access to health care, and a lack of affordable housing. Using the budget to prevent evictions, adequately fund all public schools, and get health care and cash to those who need it are just a few ways lawmakers can transform DC into a more equitable community where everyone can live well.

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