Marion Barry

Opinion: D.C.’s Belief In Mayor Marion Barry Was ‘Magic,’ Just Like GOP Voters’ Belief In Trump

The difference between the flawed former mayor of Washington, D.C., and the feckless former president is vast, but I understand Trump's cultlike following because I used to love Marion Barry.
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How A Spat Over This Street Name Became The Final Straw In D.C.'s Fight Against Gentrification

Gentrification is not just the buying up of land once inhabited by Black folks — it's also the naming of things.
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Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Is In Grave Condition

A fellow politician reflects on Ford's political career, which has always defied critics and expectations.
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