Category Archives: Poverty

Poverty Wages Hurt More Than Just Workers’ Wallets

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Tomorrow, the DC Council has the opportunity to override the Mayor’s veto on Bill 2-062, the “Large Retailer Accountability Act of 2013” (LRAA). On Friday, we blogged about the high cost of living in the District and how without a … Continue reading →

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Reflections of a Washington Legal Clinic Fellow

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Written by Tamika Hawkins, Legal Clinic summer law fellow and rising 3L at Howard University School of Law. She couldn’t have been a day over 25. As she sat on the cement steps of the Family Resource Center on N … Continue reading →

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Why We Need More Legal Services Lawyers

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Written by Shaina Lamchick, a Legal Clinic summer law clerk and rising 2L at American University, Washington College of Law. I cannot count the number of times I was told by family members and strangers alike to avoid law school … Continue reading →

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“Hold On To HUD!” Housing Rally on Wednesday July 24th

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Do you believe in affordable housing? If so, we hope you will join us tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24th for the “Hold on to HUD!” Housing Rally on the Capitol Southeast Lawn at 1pm. The event, sponsored by Housing Works, The … Continue reading →

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Huge Revenue Windfall For DC: Take Action Today to Fund Human Needs And Fight For Better Shelter Reforms!

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

As reported by the Washington Post yesterday, the June revenue forecast is out and there is an additional $92.3 million estimated for fiscal year 2014! This is wonderful news for DC which, as the Post reports, is expected to take … Continue reading →

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