Category: Advocacy
Dreaming of a Better Tomorrow: A Conversation about Domestic Violence with BFC Managing Attorney Tracy Davis
We sat down with BFC Managing Attorney Tracy Davis for a candid conversation about domestic violence, reimagining a new system that considers the needs of survivors and why "hope" is more like an axe than a lottery ticket.
More than Skin Deep: Warning Signs of Domestic Violence
Because domestic violence is more than physical abuse, we wanted to share a few resources to help spot the abuse we don't always see immediately.
Where We Stand: No Dignity In Eviction With Dignity Act
On Monday, our CEO, George Jones, testified against the Eviction With Dignity Act currently being considered by the City Council. Our position is clear: There is no dignity in eviction -- and we can do better than this.
Why We (Still) Oppose the Eviction With Dignity Act — And You Should Too
Managing Attorney Rebecca Lindhurst's testimony opposing the Eviction With Dignity Act.
Pushed Out: The Ultimate Betrayal
After more than six-decades in D.C., Michael Blue faces the grim reality of being pushed out of the only city he's ever called home.
Former BFC Attorney, Clients Featured in Washington City Paper Article
Former Bread for the City attorney and Assistant Attorney General Stephon Woods and two clients are featured this week in a Washington City Paper article documenting what happens when residents, advocates and attorneys come together to fight unscrupulous and abusive landlords.
Where We Stand: White Supremacy Without White Supremacists
We had a few thoughts following Unite the Right 2. And a challenge for our white allies...
Where We Stand: We Wish We Were Wrong About D.C. General
We wish we were wrong about D.C. General. We aren't, and there's only one right thing for Mayor Bowser to do...
Where We Stand: The Demolition of D.C. General
What this seems to be about, is keeping promises at the expense of people. But our question remains, promises to who?
Where We Stand: Family Separation and Detention is Not a Humane Immigration Policy
Bread for the City strongly condemns the recent ICE arrests in NE D.C. and the Trump Administration’s policy decision to separate children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border.