Alexandra Risi

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Cunk on Life: Does it hold a candle to the original?

We find ourselves in need of a guiding figure to clarify our society and development—someone to teach us the true meaning of life.

By February 4, 2025

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D.C.’s opioid deaths are down for the first time in six years. What’s behind the decline?

D.C. has one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the country. But in recent months, opioid deaths have decreased in the District for the first time since 2018,... Read more

By December 8, 2024

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“Fighting for our lives”: Environmental justice in the nation’s capital

Residents of Ivy City, a northeast D.C. neighborhood, have reported a foul odor coming from an inconspicuous brick building since the 1930s. Though it looks unsuspecting, the building—a chemical plant... Read more

By and October 12, 2024