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America 250: The history of American disability rights and healthcare access

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America 250: The history of American disability rights and healthcare access

What’s being done to preserve Black history in the DC area

What’s being done to preserve Black history in the DC area

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

‘You ready?’: Montgomery Co. man pleads guilty to mailing threats against Jewish institutions in DC region

‘You ready?’: Montgomery Co. man pleads guilty to mailing threats against Jewish institutions in DC region

Education Department says George Mason University’s DEI policies violate civil rights

Education Department says George Mason University’s DEI policies violate civil rights

What are your constitutional rights when it comes to police interactions?

What are your constitutional rights when it comes to police interactions?

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Department of Justice officially opens investigation into George Mason employment practices

Department of Justice officially opens investigation into George Mason employment practices

Former Prince George’s Co. police officer awarded $1.8 million over attack and work harassment

Former Prince George’s Co. police officer awarded $1.8 million over attack and work harassment

Countdown begins for 35-year anniversary of key legislation protecting those with disabilities

Countdown begins for 35-year anniversary of key legislation protecting those with disabilities

‘It was not an accident’: Va. AG says Thomas Jefferson High School’s admissions policy violates civil rights laws

‘It was not an accident’: Va. AG says Thomas Jefferson High School’s admissions policy violates civil rights laws

Education Department staff cuts could limit options for families of kids with disabilities

Education Department staff cuts could limit options for families of kids with disabilities

Clearing out DC’s homeless encampments will be challenging and expensive, civil rights attorney says

Clearing out DC’s homeless encampments will be challenging and expensive, civil rights attorney says

Loudoun Co. courthouse named for civil rights attorney Charles Hamilton Houston

Loudoun Co. courthouse named for civil rights attorney Charles Hamilton Houston

Civil rights activist honored by Fairfax County students

Civil rights activist honored by Fairfax County students

After ‘whites only’ job posting, Va. tech company hit with fine from the Justice Department

After ‘whites only’ job posting, Va. tech company hit with fine from the Justice Department

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