Washington Wizards

One of the leading opponents of the Washington Wizards leaving the District of Columbia is a colorful former crack cocaine dealer who has a history of being banned from working with the city government, until it turns to him in a time of desperation. And desperation is presently the name of the game, as the nation’s capital considers throwing at least half a billion dollars at the Wizards in an attempt to keep them in the city. One of the leading opponents of the move is a veteran activist whose checkered past is consistently ignored in local coverage. Ronald Moten is frequently cited by local news for his activism with Don’t Mute DC, his successful movement to keep “go-go music playing in Shaw, despite opposition from residents at a nearby luxury apartment building.