Gabe Bullard is a senior editor for WAMU 88.5.
Some came to see the security that’s changed downtown life. Others spent the day preparing to protect their neighbors.
Egged on by President Trump, demonstrators pushed past police towards the Capitol, where they breached the building and sowed chaos inside.
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High rent, poor conditions, and growing unrest have all combined to turn tenants into activists.
The president’s order is part of ongoing White House critiques of critical race theory.
They also want management to address concerns regarding equity as well as tenant safety.
The scene was quieter and less tense than previous days.
Even as the demonstration remained peaceful, protesters were surrounded by a huge number of National Guard and law enforcement officers.
May 30, 2020
Demonstrators, Police Clash For Second Night In D.C. Amid Protests Over George Floyd’s Death
The calm of the day’s protests soon turned into chaos at night as police and protesters continued clashing into early Sunday morning.
Expect fewer desks, with empty space between them, perforated by high plexiglass walls. Hand sanitizer will always be in sight.