Muriel Bowser

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Politics & Government

D.C. Mayor Bowser Blames Outside Agitators As Cause Of Weekend Violence

7:55pm August 31, 2020

by Laurel Wamsley

Some 70% of those arrested in weekend unrest came from outside the District, police say. Bowser says the U.S. attorney's office has failed to prosecute those who have been arrested in violence.

A new street sign sits above an intersection outside St. John's Church in Washington, D.C., where President Trump arranged a photo-op this week. Mayor Muriel Bowser says, "The section of 16th [Street] in front of the White House is now officially 'Black L

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'Black Lives Matter Plaza,' Across From White House, Is Christened By D.C. Leaders

5:03pm June 05, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

After an unveiling attended by the mayor, "Black Lives Matter" now adorns an official street sign near the White House — and a yellow-lettered mural that spans two city blocks.

Protesters in favor of Washington, D.C's assisted suicide law outside of congressional office buildings on Feb. 13, 2017.

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Politics & Government
Health & Safety

Congress Moves To Overturn D.C. 'Death With Dignity Law'

4:15pm February 14, 2017

The D.C. law gives District physicians the right to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients who have less than six months to live.