Follow the Money: A perspective on the LAYC proposal

Please see this opinion piece by ANC 5c01 Commissioner-elect Bradley Thomas: As an observer of local and national politics for over a quarter of a century, I’ve come to appreciate the significance of a three word phrase that I’ve heard repeated by many pundits and political analysts far wiser than I. That phrase is: “Follow … More Follow the Money: A perspective on the LAYC proposal

Frustrations over LAYC

Please see this rebuttal to “Give LAYC a chance?” posted earlier today.   Mike on 1st St. asked me to post this, adding, “I’ve drafted a statement which I believe expresses the frustrations of a significant number of the LAYC opponents.” Feel free to add your comments as well, or email bacadc@gmail.com if you wish to … More Frustrations over LAYC

CM Thomas: Meeting b/w Walmart and Labor

Thomas Brokers Meeting Between Walmart and Organized Labor Washington, DC – Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. today hosted representatives from Walmart and organized labor to discuss the retailer’s plans to open four stores in the District of Columbia, the largest of which will be located in Ward 5 at New York Avenue and … More CM Thomas: Meeting b/w Walmart and Labor

Give LAYC a chance?

I’ve been watching the back and forth for over a year now on the issue of Latin American Youth Center using the JF Cook school.  The neighborhood protested loudly beginning in June 2009 (see prior posts here, here, here, here, here, here. and here). We passed a resolution which you can read here. I was … More Give LAYC a chance?

ScienceFest Before Christmas at CAPCS

On Saturday, December 11, 2011 from 10:00am-12:30pm, Colour of Weather is returning to Community Academy Public Charter School (CAPCS) to present their second Saturday ScienceFest. Dr. Vernon Morris, Director of Colour of Weather in conjunction with Howard University NOAA Center of Atmospheric Sciences and Chemistry Department, NOBCChE, Ebenezer Baptist Church and the Youth Services Committee … More ScienceFest Before Christmas at CAPCS