Former U.S. Federal Official Destiny Drake West Announces Candidacy for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District
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Former U.S. Federal Official Destiny Drake West Announces Candidacy for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District

DC News Now, WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN, GERMANTOWN, July 3, 2023| West identifies expanding access to affordable housing, healthcare, and job creation as key issues for the campaign. “I’m excited to launch this people-powered campaign. I’ve spent my career working to support job creation, affordable housing, and access to quality healthcare for all people. It’s time to […]

July 3, 2023
Statement from Destiny Drake West, Congressional Candidate (MD-6), on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling
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Statement from Destiny Drake West, Congressional Candidate (MD-6), on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision overturning affirmative action and ending the systematic consideration of race in the college admissions process. This ruling has significant implications for Americans who have been historically discriminated against and marginalized in society. Let us begin, again, the work we started generations ago—the work of liberating ourselves—the […]

June 29, 2023
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Political notes: More candidates in Dist. 6, as the lobbying world turns, MML honorees, personnel news and more

Maryland Matters | By Bryan P. Sears, Josh Kurtz, Danielle E. Gaines | On the Democratic side, Destiny Drake West, who runs a think tank working to advance women’s issues, entered the race last week, saying the 6th District needs new leadership that reflects the district’s diversity. “When so many families are hurting, we can’t continue doing […]

June 28, 2023