On August 18th, organizers from the FreeDC project, an organization that has been dedicated to protecting D.C. Home Rule since President Trump took office in January, held a rally and press conference at the corner of 14th and the historic U Street that I attended. At this rally, I saw people holding signs saying, “we […]
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Performative Men–men who flaunt their style, or interest in gendered issues as a way to impress women–have started to gain prominence on social media. You may have seen this social media trend that’s popped up in recent months: People making fun of these kinds of men for a seemingly desperate, attention seeking disposition. A caricature
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As I passed Union Station on a walk, I saw tents with signs and art on the outside calling for an end to fascism and the Trump administration. They caught my attention. So, I decided to talk with two volunteers who were sitting and providing information to any interested passersby. They explained that FLARE (For
Days with a heat index of more than 100 degrees are becoming increasingly common in the summer months as the climate crisis continues to run its course. Just this summer in D.C., we have already seen a record number of hot days and experienced a heat wave. It’s barely mid-July. In the District’s Ward 1, where
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Pride month has always had its roots in protest; only in the years following the 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn did Pride adopt a celebratory attitude. This year, Pride month continues to create space for community, solidarity, and resistance. As the lives of queer, trans, immigrant, and nonwhite communities face increasing threats under
