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Neighbors of all ages chat at a sunny block party on a tree-lined street, with small U.S. flags and patriotic bunting on a porch

America at 250: The Work of Democracy Is Local

America at 250 invites us to reflect on democracy, self-determination, and the unfinished promise of American ideals—and what that work requires in Greater Capitol Heights.

Bradley Heard

Jul 45 min read

A Black man in the foreground, dropping a paper ballot into a ballot box, with a large American flag being featured in the background.

Tuesday’s Primary Election Is Where Local Power Gets Decided in Prince George's County

Prince George’s County primary elections shape local power, land use, redevelopment, public investment, and whether communities like Greater Capitol Heights are heard.

Bradley Heard

Jun 222 min read

A voter contemplating his choices at the ballot box

Prince George’s County’s Forgotten Election and the Crisis of Low Voter Turnout

Only 5% of Prince George's County voters participated in the special primary election on March 4. This is not what democracy looks like.

Bradley Heard

Mar 5, 20252 min read