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Have You Noticed How Well Trees Treat Us?
When was the last time you took a look at a tree? Sure there is a smartphone app to teach you how to garden, but when was the last time you took a good look at the trees in your community? The old cliche\’ \”Tree of Life,\” holds some truth and value. The tall
America\’s Most Unwanted Protest, Unite the Right
Sunday morning started out with the soothing sounds of the birds chirping. No signs of rain showers in the sky; setting the tone for the most unwanted protest in America\’s history, #Unitedtheright2. August 12, the day America could not make any sense out of the civil rights protest for whites, organized by Jason Kessler.
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Edmund Pettus Bridge to Charlottesville – George Wallace to Donald Trump
If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles. – Sun Tzu On August 12th a group of racist bigots will converge on the Nation’s Capital to protest the “loss of white America’s civil rights.” It’s not only one of the most absurd rallying calls
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Metro Switching Gears on Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines
Washington Metro Area Transit Authority is switching its gears, in the right direction through a Capital Improvement Project. Staying committed to investing $1.3 billion dollars in funding for safety improvements, rebuilding the Metro system, and improving the reliability of the current rail and bus network. These investments ensure maintaining service quality and not raising fares or
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The Fight for White Civil Rights?
Amid a $1.3 billion infrastructure project, Washington Metro Area Transit Authority must also contend with the #UnitetheRight protest demonstration in Washington, D.C. on August 12th. Many #UnitetheRight supporters will gather in Virginia to demonstrate at Lafayette Park in DC. Protest organizer and activist, Jason Kessler tweeted \”my intent is to make the case for
Being Ready is Real When Disaster Strikes
When disaster strikes, simulation and training are over; it\’s time for action. No one anxiously waits for a disaster to occur but, we know all too well that, one day a disaster will arise. Being ready is real! The National Health IT Collaborative held a congressional briefing, co-chaired by Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett “Disaster Preparedness: Building
Happy 4th of July!
In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America: When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which
Trill Grill Fest takes over D.C.
The Summer is off to a scorching start in the District. However, the people didn\’t allow the heat to slow them down. More than 3,000 people came out to support the Trill Grill Fest. What do you bring to the Trillest BBQ of the Summer? Surely, your favorite bottle of water, a towel, your ticket,