Here's our roundup of this week's must-read posts.  Plus, if you haven't RSVP'ed for tomorrow's Ward 1.5 happy hour, Wednesday's first look at our new research into how travel patterns have changed in DC from 2019-2022, or Thursday's TranspoBINGO happy hour, what are you waiting for? We'd love to see you! 

Support for DC statehood: it’s only lapel pin-deep

Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Executive Director) • February 16, 2023

Congress voted to express formal disapproval of two bills passed by DC Council in 2022. We needed a united front to advocate for DC’s right to choose our own laws, but some leaders tapped out.

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DC’s school boundary review could advance equity, advocates say

Abigail Higgins (Contributor) • February 15, 2023

The school boundary review process can help the District democratize access to in-demand schools and mitigate crowding, experts say, but shuffling students around doesn’t address a fundamental lack of resources in underserved areas.

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GGWash endorses James Hedrick for Democratic seat on Montgomery County Planning Board

Endorsements • February 16, 2023

This month, the Montgomery County Council will appoint three people for the Planning Board, each of whom must be from a different political party. Here’s why we’re endorsing James Hedrick for the Democratic seat, and how you can let the County Council know you support him too.

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Our endorsements for unaffiliated and Republican seats on Montgomery County Planning Board

Endorsements • February 14, 2023

We endorse Mitra Pedoeem for appointment to the politically unaffiliated seat on the Montgomery County Planning Board. Here’s why we like her, and why we couldn’t endorse a Republican applicant.

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Photo Friday: Arlington waves hello

Dan Malouff (Editorial Board) • February 17, 2023

Enjoy the pops of color and light in this week’s Photo Friday, compiled with images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool!

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National links: How to live car-free in Middle America

Jeff Wood (Contributor) • February 17, 2023

How Middle America can go car-free (or car-lite). The 15-minute city is the target of conspiracy theorists. Rethinking one-hour delivery.

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Freelance with GGWash

Calling all freelancers! Are you a writer interested in exploring how decisions about land use, transportation, and housing shape the world we live in? GGWash is expanding paid writing opportunities for the GGWash publication. We are looking for pitches for explainers, features, historical pieces, and news articles about transportation, housing, land use, and sustainability in the Washington region.

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