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Focuses on Marion S. Barry, Mayor of Washington D.C. Contributions of Barry to various political and social movements of the 1960s; His educational and professional background; Discussion of his increasing popularity in the political circles of Washington and local civil rights movement; Views of Joseph L. Rauh, a prominent Washington attorney, about Barry.

Examines the racial problem in Washington, D.C. as of 1966. Privileges given to the white minority; Problem associated with the representation of African Americans in different sectors and groupings; Formation of the social movement Free D.C. Movement; Information on African American civil rights movements in the city.

Focuses on developments in trade unionism and labor movements with reference to the founding convention of the AFL-CIO Council of Scientific, Professional and Cultural Employees (SPACE) in Washington, D.C. Council's plan to spur organization of white-collar professionals; Members of the steering committee for SPACE; Overview of strikes by various public service personnel; Political consequences of developments in trade unionism.

Recounts the public demonstrations against apartheid held in front of the South African diplomatic building in Washington D.C. Signs carried by the demonstrating parishioners from Saint Augustine; Activities of picketers on Massachusetts Avenue; Different types of people who participate in demonstrations; Arrest of prominent personalities and civil rights leaders; Media coverage of demonstrations and arrests; Etiquette for a senatorial arrest.

Examines the relationship between commercialism and political activism. Comment that the Millennium March on Washington for gay rights promoted commercialism rather than political activism; Description of the street fair on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C.; Information about the involvement of gay celebrities like Anne Heche and Melissa Etheridge in the fair; Opinion that serious representation for gay rights was sidelined in favor of entertainment.