Saturday, I attended Donald J. Trump’s parade honoring the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday, which just so happened to coincide with Trump’s 79th birthday. Here are my thoughts about and images from what is best characterized as Trump’s Folly.
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Refuse Fascism
Last Saturday, before Donald J. Trump’s $45 million dollar 79th birthday bash (i.e., military parade), I covered a Refuse Fascism rally and march that ended within “sight and sound” of the White House. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.
Remembering
Before Donald J. Trump’s vanity parade this past Saturday, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund held its annual In Memory Day ceremony. Rather than holding it at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on the National Mall, VVMF was forced by the Secret Service to move the ceremony to Alexandria, Virginia. Here are my thoughts about and images from this moving remembrance.
Existential Fight, Part I
At the suggestion of a high-ranking member of Chicago’s Ukrainian Community, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to cover four days of events surrounding the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. On Saturday, I attended the rally at the Lincoln Memorial, and then the demonstration in front of the Russian Ambassador’s residence. On Sunday, I attended a reception at Ukrainian House, and then witnessed the candlelight vigil in front of the Russian Embassy. In a subsequent post, I will discuss Monday and Tuesday’s lobbying effort.
Inauguration 2025
I spent five days in Washington, D.C. covering the 2025 Trump Inauguration. I attended the People’s March on Saturday, tried to get into the Trump Victory Rally on Sunday, and attended a non-denominational service featuring the Reverend Al Sharpton on Monday—Trump had canceled the outdoor ceremony. Here are my thoughts from the weekend, together with my images.
March4Gaza
On January 13, 2024, I attended the March4Gaza in Washington, D.C. Here are my thoughts about and images from the march.
Sadness, Horror, Pride, & Joy
Earlier this week I was in Washington, D.C. covering the March for Israel, which drew over 290,000 people from across the country. Here are my thoughts about and photographs from the day.