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Abigail Higgins
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Freelance journalist in DC, previously Kenya. Covering inequality, gender, labor for the Washington Post, The Nation, Lux, etc. Organizing with The National Writers Union.
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Congratulations to 51st News on its launch! It’s like DCist & WAMU885 had a baby. The 1st dispatch by Colleen Grablick & Martin Austermuhle on what’s happening at the Council of DC strongly suggests the 51st will be a must-read for community news in the District: 51st.news/dc-council-f...

The D.C. Council is back, but not better than ever
The D.C. Council is back, but not better than ever

Between a potential expulsion of their colleague, an unpopular eviction bill, and "downtown revitalization," lawmakers are busy wrapping up their legislative loose ends before the session ends this fa...

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🚨🚨 The 51st, DC’s new employee-owned news outlet, launched today. 🚨🚨

The 51st
The 51st

Information with representation, in your inbox

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just gonna say that, whatever comes of this scandal, Mark Robinson is as of now the sitting Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina and none of this stuff prevented him from rising that high. please fund local journalism everywhere i'm fucking begging you

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if you're in the DMV area and you like blues rock, soul, and stuff in that lane, me and my friends will be playing guitar on Saturday. come hang out

event flyer for Femi and the Foundation with Walking Eagle and Neon Habits, at The Pocket in DC on Saturday 9/21
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My latest story, on how Boston became the safest big city in America (as measured by its murder rate): www.economist.com/united-state...

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thrilled and overwhelmed— we did it! Thanks to 3,429 people (mostly chipping in small amounts 😭) The 51st can bring worker-led local news to DC!

Image reading “goal reached!” And $268,826 from 3.4k supporters
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"“Let’s assume our worst nightmare—the Democrats went to the White House, the House, the Senate,” McConnell said...The first thing they’ll do is get rid of the [Senate] filibuster. Second, you’ll have two new states: D.C., Puerto Rico." idk sounds good so far newrepublic.com/post/184816/...

Here’s What Scares Republicans Most About a Harris Win
Here’s What Scares Republicans Most About a Harris Win

Mitch McConnell is terrified Kamala Harris will enact policies that end up kneecapping the Republican Party.

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Abigail Higgins
@abigailhiggins.bsky.social
Freelance journalist in DC, previously Kenya. Covering inequality, gender, labor for the Washington Post, The Nation, Lux, etc. Organizing with The National Writers Union.
315 followers119 following40 posts