Politics

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From Erick Sanchez:

Thank You, Uncle Joe.

Tuesday, November 22 at 9 AM – 11 AM

United States Naval Observatory
3450 Massachusetts Ave NW

Over the past eight years, we’ve been blessed to have a national treasure serve as our Vice President.

Joe Biden is the true definition of a statesman, serving our country well both as VEEP and as the distinguished gentleman from Delaware for 36 years. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,

I typically don’t send emails like this, but what I saw on LinkedIn this morning concerns me. I was scrolling through and came across a post from a DC Lieutenant connected to one of my LinkedIn connections. The screenshot I took is above (since removed and sorry for the ringer icon!).

I then decided to look at this person’s LinkedIn page and found that the majority of what he is posting has to do with being anti-protester and/or anti Hillary supporter. In any other space I would not care (more…)

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Thanks to a reader for passing on this List of foreign-born United States politicians from Wikipedia:

“Found this gem today. Not sure whether to LOL or facepalm?”

I feel like I’ve been asking myself this question a lot these days…

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Ed. Note: I also saw marchers around 9:30pm at 7th and Q Street, NW.

14th and L St, NW:

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To the White House:

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From an email:

“We recognize that people are expressing a need to come together, peacefully, when we are a House Divided. As a National Monument, where Lincoln came to deal with epic division and chaos in our country, we are committed to providing a secular place of reflection and serving as your beacon of hope.

Our lights are on for you. All of you.

President Lincoln’s Cottage will be open today from 3:30-7:30 PM for a time of peaceful reflection. The event is free, come-as-you-are, open to friends, families, everyone.”

“Dupont Circle Solidarity Hug-In
Today at 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM
Dupont Circle Fountain

As an attempt to overcome the politics of hate and fear, let’s all get together and hug. If enough people show up, we’ll hold hands and sing, “This land is my land.” With some radical acceptance and love, maybe we can start understanding one another better and work together for a better world. I know a lot of us are feeling alone and distraught. This is a simple way for us to remind ourselves that we are still here and we are still capable of love and hope. When you arrive, turn on the flashlight on your phone on so we know you’re there with us.

Can’t make it? Take a photo of yourself hugging someone and tag it #hugyourneighbor.

Invite your friends but please be mindful this is to be a SAFE SPACE. A brief gathering to muster a lot of love and compassion. No speeches, no agenda, just love your neighbor.

See you there.”

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A reader passes on:

“Candlelight Vigil: DC Stands Together
Today at 5 PM – 9 PM
The White House

Donald Trump was declared the winner. Fear. Dread. Numbness. Anger. Sadness. We are in mourning.

Tonight, we welcome our family, friends and neighbors for a candlelight vigil in front of the White House. We need each other now more than ever.

Please bring candles. (more…)

For those who voted, how long did you wait? Where did you vote? What time did you get there? Any special treats at your polling station? Ed. Note: My polling station had water and candy. I waited about 30 minutes all told. My polling station is Murch – which got moved to the church across the street.

Chelsey Christensen reports around 8:45am:

“The line OUTSIDE…and now INSIDE at my polling place in Columbia Heights.”

DCBOEE replies:

“Thank you for sharing. Please remain patient. We are all excited to see DC residents coming out to vote!” (more…)

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“Dear PoPville,

Tried to do a quick search for when DC polls open tomorrow. The first link is USA Today — who fails to list DC in their rundown of poll times. Always the reminder that we’re not a state.”

Ed. Note: For the District of Columbia:

ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, November 8 7:00am – 8:00pm
Find your Polling Place

Polling Place Relocations

and don’t forget on this ballot you can vote on the Washington D.C., Statehood Referendum:

“Advisory Referendum on the State of New Columbia Admission Act Resolution of 2016”

“The referendum was designed to ask voters if they wanted to split the nation’s capital into a new state for residents and a federal district for the government buildings and monuments. The proposal would also provide for the new state to be called New Columbia and allow voters to approve of the new constitution and boundaries. This referendum question was put on the ballot as an advisory question and was not designed to have any legally binding effect.”