1221 Connecticut Ave, NW

You can’t go home again. Or something like that…

“Dear PoPville,

The newly reopened Lucky Bar has nothing in common with the institution it replaced. The original was a true football pub with identity, history, and atmosphere. Flags from dozens of nations, club scarves, and years of match-day memorabilia created a place where supporters – friends and rivals alike – gathered for early EPL kickoffs, major tournaments, and the biggest moments in the sport.

All of that is gone.

The new space is stripped bare of character: (more…)



Epstein survivors projections are seen on U.S. Department of Justice building on November 17, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for World Without Exploitation)

Here are a couple courtesy of World Without Exploitation.


Epstein survivors projections are seen on National Archives Research Center on November 17, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for World Without Exploitation)


Thanks to Kate for sending this great leap. So graceful!!

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