Stories Related to DC
DC Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022
In Washington D.C., the recreational use of marijuana has been legal since 2015. Though it's been nearly seven years, lawmakers are just now ensuring that employers cannot discriminate against those who partake in a legal substance.
Rommy Kassim
7/21/2022
Poll Finds That DC Voters Strongly Support Decriminalization
The drug war has resulted in death and devastation for millions of Americans. A policy change could save lives, reduce fear, stigma, and shame amongst users and addicts, and help people receive the rehabilitation needed to move forward and pursue their life of choice rather than a life of punishment.
Rommy Kassim
11/8/2021
Liberty and Justice for Some: How Having a Record in DC Will Seriously Hinder Opportunities
In Washington, DC, a criminal record includes both convictions and non-convictions, meaning thousands and thousands of innocent people face significant challenges and daily hardships because of unfavorable circumstances.
Rommy Kassim
11/21/2019