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Jan 27, 2023

Dozens Gather In Downtown D.C. To Protest Memphis Police Killing Of Tyre Nichols

“Black people die every f—ing day at the hands of the police. The list is endless. And I’m tired of coming out here and listing every single name that’s been killed.”

Jan 06, 2023

‘We Call It A Revolution’: Meet The Local Iranian Community Protesting For Freedom

In D.C., a collective known as the National Solidarity Group of Iran has become part of the wave of people standing in solidarity with other Iranians by raising awareness, and showcasing their own stories of injustice.

Jul 19, 2022

Facing Protests And Harassment, Local Abortion Providers Call For Protection

“It is incredibly frustrating. … You can stand right outside and be yelled at and intimidated. And yet the Supreme Court, who made this decision, they have a huge buffer. They won’t let you on their steps.”

Jul 14, 2022

Montgomery County Ramps Up Enforcement Of Protests Outside Supreme Court Justices’ Homes

Protests outside the homes of justices Brett Kavanaugh and John Roberts have been ongoing for weeks.

Jul 04, 2022

Climate Activists Block Traffic On Capital Beltway, At Least 13 Arrested

The protest group Declare Emergency blocked July Fourth traffic on the Capital Beltway inner loop, demanding action on climate change.

Apr 13, 2022

Park Police, Secret Service Will Institute New Protest Policing Policies Following Lafayette Park Clearing

The new policies come nearly two years after the Trump administration ordered racial justice protestors cleared from the square for a presidential photo-op in front of a nearby church.

Feb 21, 2022

Here’s What We Know So Far About Possible Trucker Convoy Protests Coming To D.C. Soon

No D.C.-bound convoys have yet materialized, and different organizers are planning various routes to arrive in D.C. at different times.

Aug 23, 2021

Proud Boys Leader Gets Five Months In Jail For Burning Church’s Black Lives Matter Banner, Weapons Charge

Enrique Tarrio will start serving the sentence in the D.C. Jail in two weeks.

Aug 12, 2021

ACLU Alleges D.C. Police Used Chemical Irritants And Stun Grenades On Protesters and Journalists

Plaintiffs say aggressive police tactics during protests violated D.C. law.

Apr 26, 2021

’We Are Still Here And You Can’t Get Rid Of Us’: After Chauvin Verdict, Local Activists Say Their Work Isn’t Done

This weekend’s demonstrations drew significantly less massive crowds than the marches against police violence last summer.

 
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