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The artist formerly known as aletweetsnews. Independent journalist and photographer covering politics and social movements in the D.C. region. Prior work at CBS News, WTOP. Insta: aletakesphotos
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Protests are taking place all over the country tonight against cuts to vital federal services. Here in Washington, people are marching to SpaceX’s offices demanding Musk be ousted from the government.

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Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.

submitted 5 days ago • 370 comments

Protesters are outside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after the Trump admin brought the agency to a halt. Most of the offices above us are dark. Rep. Pressley is at the mic — “THIS is what we're gonna dismantle? What in the hell kind of government efficiency is that?”

submitted 11 days ago • 13 comments

I heard chanting — “down with DOGE!” — coming from the Treasury again tonight, and ran into a group of protesters who’d marched in after an earlier rally at the Labor Department.

submitted 16 days ago • 8 comments

The Treasury Department right now. People are turning out against Musk and DOGE staging a takeover of the Treasury’s payment system. This crowd is big. The whole block is packed. “Lock him up,” everyone yells.

submitted 17 days ago • 940 comments

We did it America. We solved high egg prices.

submitted 21 days ago • 2 comments

The sweeping suspension of federal grant money sparked a protest outside the White House this evening. Within earshot of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building while people were leaving work for the day: “No kings! No kings!”

submitted 24 days ago • 6 comments

Down come the fences. ‘Till next time.

submitted 29 days ago • 2 comments

Washington sees its first protest march of the second Trump era: Anti-war activists and immigration advocates set out in the frigid wind down 16th Street, moments after the oath of office was administered.

submitted 32 days ago • 7 comments

Back in town on inauguration day. It’s freezing but at least the sun is out. Vibes are quiet in the Dupont area well away from the security perimeter, but there are noticeably more helicopters than usual — and for D.C. that’s saying a lot.

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

I've been through three inaugurations since I moved to D.C. in 2012. Felt nostalgic so I dug back through my archives. This was Black Lives Matter Plaza celebrating while Biden took the oath four years ago, downtown still locked up like a fortress with Jan. 6 fresh in memory.

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

First impressions of this app are good! Easy to tell why people compare it to early Twitter. Feels like a better fit for the work I do than Threads. Has a ways to go for multimedia (needs longer video & 1080/60 upload) but I also recognize that takes time to build out. It’s got promise!

submitted 34 days ago • 4 comments

Meanwhile, on the White House ellipse …

submitted 34 days ago • 4 comments

The People’s March is moving through the streets of Washington: “We won’t go back!” A broad coalition of activists — among them climate, women’s rights, immigration, anti-war, LGBT, D.C. statehood, racial justice — are mobilizing in unison against Trump, three days before his inauguration. 🧵

submitted 35 days ago • 187 comments

Been waiting for a chance to give this app a spin and everything happening in downtown D.C. this weekend is as good an opportunity as any. I’m commuting in for the People’s March. Will post more once it gets underway.

submitted 35 days ago • 4 comments

*taps mic* … is this thing on?

submitted 35 days ago • 2 comments