Jamal Rich

Jamal Rich writes from Washington, D.C. where he is active with the Claudia Jones School for Political Education.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Jamal Rich

News

D.C. residents blitz Council, demand ceasefire resolution before summer recess
July 3, 2024 By Lo Cropper And Jamal Rich
It’s becoming increasingly clear that if a ceasefire resolution were brought to the floor, it would pass with majority support.
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News

D.C. Council won’t consider ceasefire resolution, but Ward 1 Dems are making moves
June 12, 2024 By Jamal Rich
Local activists involved in the fight for a Gaza ceasefire aren’t giving up.
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Labor

D.C. labor unions join the struggle to win local ceasefire resolution
June 8, 2024 By Jamal Rich
A coalition of unions pickets city officials.
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Labor

Endorsements roll out for D.C. Democratic Party primary
May 30, 2024 By Jamal Rich
Labor is giving its nod to a number of candidates, but so are pro-business groups.
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En español

Los republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes lanzan un ataque contra las leyes de derecho al voto de D.C.
May 23, 2024 By Jamal Rich

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Politics

House Republicans launch attack on D.C. voting rights laws
May 22, 2024 By Jamal Rich
The attack on voting rights follows their attack on the right to demonstrate against the war on Gaza.
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Politics

Republicans use Gaza protests to threaten DC autonomy
May 3, 2024 By Jamal Rich
Count on them to use anything they can to advance their right-wing goals.
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Politics

Zionist organizations leading campaign to stop ceasefire resolutions in D.C. area
April 18, 2024 By Jamal Rich
Groups like the JCRC are characterizing ceasefire proponents as “anti-Israel” activists.
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