Green New Deal for DC
@gnd4dc.bsky.social
We are a coalition of organizations that advocate for a Green New Deal for DC on issues including green social housing, lead-free water, transportation, renewable energy, and more. More: www.gndfordc.org ☀️
For more information, read this @wcp.bsky.social article on the Rental Act and its concerning racial equity report washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7682...
D.C.’s ‘Two-Tiered Justice System’: How the RENTAL Act Threatens Black Tenants
A new racial equity assessment sounds the alarm on D.C.’s RENTAL Act, warning that it could disproportionately displace Black residents.
washingtoncitypaper.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
For more information, read this @wcp.bsky.social article on the Rental Act and its concerning racial equity report washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7682...
WCP continues, “The bill expands judges discretion when landlords fail to properly notify tenants of an eviction or fail to include legally required documents in eviction filings.” These changes are likely to disproportionately impact people of color in the city.
August 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
WCP continues, “The bill expands judges discretion when landlords fail to properly notify tenants of an eviction or fail to include legally required documents in eviction filings.” These changes are likely to disproportionately impact people of color in the city.
From @wcp.bsky.social, “DC evictions hit a 10-year-high in 2024, with nearly 60 percent of filings occurring in Wards 7 and 8.” The Rental Act is expected to further exacerbate this trend, deepening racial housing inequality in the city.
August 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
From @wcp.bsky.social, “DC evictions hit a 10-year-high in 2024, with nearly 60 percent of filings occurring in Wards 7 and 8.” The Rental Act is expected to further exacerbate this trend, deepening racial housing inequality in the city.
One in Four residents in Ward 8 have received eviction notices. They often face eviction notices in court alone.
August 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
One in Four residents in Ward 8 have received eviction notices. They often face eviction notices in court alone.
For starters, the Rental Act speeds up eviction proceedings and removes TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act) protections from some buildings, which will disproportionately affect Black residents facing poverty, housing instability and lack of legal representation
August 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
For starters, the Rental Act speeds up eviction proceedings and removes TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act) protections from some buildings, which will disproportionately affect Black residents facing poverty, housing instability and lack of legal representation
thanks to @dcmigrantmutualaid.org for the leadership 💞🦋
June 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
thanks to @dcmigrantmutualaid.org for the leadership 💞🦋
ready to join us? see you at our volunteer meeting on Tuesday June 3rd at 7 pm at the Festival Center.
We will discuss our coalition’s response to the Mayor’s Budget release and prepare testimony 📝
RSVP! bit.ly/gndjune
We will discuss our coalition’s response to the Mayor’s Budget release and prepare testimony 📝
RSVP! bit.ly/gndjune
Green New Deal for DC Volunteer Meeting April
Join our Green New Deal for DC in person volunteer meeting where we will review campaigns and give an overview in the incoming Budget season where we will go over DC's Budget advocacy, how to get invo...
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May 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
ready to join us? see you at our volunteer meeting on Tuesday June 3rd at 7 pm at the Festival Center.
We will discuss our coalition’s response to the Mayor’s Budget release and prepare testimony 📝
RSVP! bit.ly/gndjune
We will discuss our coalition’s response to the Mayor’s Budget release and prepare testimony 📝
RSVP! bit.ly/gndjune