Elizabeth Short

Editorial Intern – Spring 2026

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Elizabeth (Lizzie) Short, from Oak Park, Illinois, is a senior at Georgetown University studying anthropology and journalism. Before working at Street Sense, Lizzie worked as a contributing reporter at Growing Community Media and wrote for the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences website. In her free time, she loves to knit, watch movies, go to museums, and try new recipes.

Articles

Street Sense voter guide part 2: D.C. Council

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Mayor’s proposed budget cuts D.C. Interagency Council on Homelessness staff to one

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Street Sense voter guide part 1: Mayor, delegate, attorney general

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Mayor’s budget proposes even harsher cuts to TANF than those going into effect this October

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Federal court upholds block to overhaul of federal homelessness funding

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Predatory practices target low-income, older homeowners in the District, a lawsuit says

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D.C. is preparing to implement new SNAP work requirements. Here’s what to know

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D.C. officials say the city “shouldn’t have encampments,” discuss federal encampment closures in hearing

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Local housing programs face instability as changes to federal homelessness funding are paused

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