How Policing Teen Hangouts Became a Key Issue in D.C. Mayor's Race ^21.6%

The Intercept - By Jessica Washington - 6/12/2026, 9:00 AM

Negativity Bias 28.7% - Appeal to Emotion 14.7% - Hasty Generalization 10.3%

Kenyan McDuffie stood in a dark suit and gingham tie in front of an infamous Chipotle in Southeast Washington, D.C. The day before, a video of teenagers fighting inside the fast-casual restaurant had gone viral — and presented the former city councilmember a political opportunity in his mayoral campaign. His opponent, city council and... more