https://freerepublic.com/tag/repealhomerule/ en-us Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:14:45 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4384364/posts Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George is slated to be the next mayor of Washington DC after her opponent conceded on Thursday. Lewis George, a city council member, ran on a platform of expanding childcare, education and housing, and revoking the district’s cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. In the city’s first ranked-choice voting election, she succeeded in securing the Democratic nomination in a party stronghold, fending off another former city council member, Kenyan McDuffie. McDuffie had run a campaign more focused on public safety and local businesses. Now, Lewis George will be on the ballot in November’s general election, where she... The Guardian https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4384364/posts#comment Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:14:45 GMT