by Jane Solomon There’s an article in this month’s Atlantic that anyone interested in childhood education should read. Its provocative title is “The Case Against High School Sports.” Through several […]
Perspective: Where Does the Council Stand On Cameras?
by Marlene Berlin Three months ago, Council member Vincent Orange introduced legislation that called for a two-year moratorium on expanding automated enforcement. His latest effort is an emergency bill which […]
Opinion: Let The Red Light Camera Do Its Job
by Marlene Berlin The red light camera on Nebraska at Fessenden is quite the attention hog. It has been in the Chevy Chase listserv headlines for quite awhile. Since 2010, […]
Perspective: DC Schools Should Look Back To Move Forward
by Marlene Berlin Reprinted, with permission, from the August 1 edition of The Northwest Current. David Catania’s Ward 3 forum on D.C. Public Schools took me back to a time […]
Perspective: Sewer Work In Parks Requires Careful Scrutiny
by Tara D. Morrison Rock Creek Park superintendent From The Current’s Viewpoint section The National Park Service appreciates the public interest generated from The Current’s coverage about the D.C. Water […]
Perspective: Give Us More Transportation Options
by Bob Summersgill Forest Hills and northern Connecticut Avenue have limited access to bicycle facilities. This hurts bicyclists, including our children, but also pedestrians and drivers. Bicyclists routinely use the […]
Perspective: Seeing Red About CM Orange’s Traffic Cams Plan
by Marlene Berlin It’s bad enough that Michigan Congressman Kerry Bentivolio is attempting to stick his nose in DC‘s business and do away with photo enforcement. But when one of […]
Opinion: Majority support for photo enforcement
by Marlene Berlin Those who oppose photo enforcement of traffic infractions are vocal and they get a lot of press. But that doesn’t mean their opinions reflect the public’s view. […]
Perspective: Vote “Yes On 8” For DC Budget Autonomy
by Daniel Solomon No matter whom you support in the upcoming At-Large Council election, we can all agree on one matter that will be on the ballot: DC should have […]
Opinion: Is The Post Defending Lawbreakers?
by Marlene Berlin The headline reads “District red-light cameras rake in revenue as more tickets issued last year.” The first paragraph by Ashley Halsey III begins: “The lucrative battle to […]