Sadly, it’s a fact of life that it often costs money not to have money. And DC is unfortunately no exception. Even here in the District, bad actors are targeting residents with the least financial resources, hitting them with hidden fees, high-interest loans, or even higher costs for services. It…

On Labor Day, we celebrate the thousands of hardworking people in the District and across the country who help keep our communities running and give our city life. This holiday was created in the late 19th century, at a time when workers were often taken advantage of, not paid enough…

Our country is in the middle of a gun violence epidemic. It particularly hurts the most vulnerable among us, and so often that’s our kids. Sadly, guns are now the number one cause of death for children in the United States. …

For half a century, Roe v. Wade recognized the constitutional right to abortion in this country. But with its decision in Dobbs v. …

Last week, a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion indicated that the Supreme Court will likely overturn Roe v. Wade — a dangerous move that would take away rights and invade the personal autonomy of millions of Americans. …

Dear DC residents: Many of you may be fearful and angry right now at the future of reproductive rights in our country. You’ve probably read a Politico piece from Monday night leaking a draft Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Many of us knew the outcome of…

This Saturday marks DC Emancipation Day, the 160th anniversary of a momentous day in our local history. On April 16, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill ending slavery in the District of Columbia. …

How my office is cracking down on 21st century discrimination. — When you think of algorithms, you might think all they do is serve you personalized advertisements, the next item in your Facebook feed, or a new Netflix show. Think again. Algorithms touch nearly every facet of our lives including education, employment, health care, housing, and more. Unfortunately, algorithms’ widespread use…

Uptick due to the pandemic, and our office’s work to stand up for District consumers — It’s Consumer Protection Week — but at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), every week is consumer protection week because we are always standing up for District consumers to protect them from bad actors, scams, and fraud. In 2015, our office launched its Office of Consumer Protection, which works…