Protest

“Police escorting large protests/marches to maintain traffic safety is one thing, but this is excessive and clearly intimidating.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

As if we needed more evidence that the DC police budget is extremely inflated and misdirected…this scene from Columbia Rd NW between 18th and 16th on the evening of 2/6/21. A small group of peaceful protesters (30-40 people tops; I’m guessing racial justice-focused based on their chants, but I do not know the organizing group nor do I speak for them) walked down Columbia Rd while a disproportionately large police presence preceded them AND followed them. In the attached image, the only group NOT circled is the protestors.

Police escorting large protests/marches to maintain traffic safety is one thing, but this is excessive and clearly intimidating. (more…)

At Least Four People Stabbed Downtown When, Apparently, Pro-Trump White Nationalists Cause Chaos

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Diane Krauthamer

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Saturday, December 12, 2020, in the 500 block of 11th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 9:00 pm, the suspect and victims were engaged in an argument at the listed location. The argument escalated and became a physical altercation. The suspect then brandished a knife and stabbed four victims. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. The victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. (more…)

“Incredible pieces of protest art popping up in Capitol Hill signed by ‘Fearless Girls'”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been seeing these small, incredible pieces of protest art popping up in Capitol Hill the last few weeks. Signed by “Fearless Girls,” the first one I saw was featuring everyone’s favorite Bunker Baby. That one was on an electrical box in Stanton Park back in October. It’s since been removed. The other one I saw last night at I believe 4th and Constitution, it was about Jefferson and Sally Hemmings. Does anyone have pics of other pieces I might have missed or know anything about the Fearless Girls?” (more…)

“ShutDownDC will deploy demonstrations today to “shut down the attack on democracy.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Mark Andre

From ShutDownDC:

“In response to Trump’s victory, claiming that he would go to the Supreme Court to stop the vote count, ShutDownDC will deploy demonstrations today to “shut down the attack on democracy.”

What: Demonstrations will deploy in downtown DC in response to Trump’s premature declaration of victory

When: November 4, 2020 at 11AM

Where: Union Station, Fountain at Columbus Circle
50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC, 20002

Who: (more…)

“On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and Wednesday, November 4, 2020, multiple First Amendment demonstrations are scheduled to occur in the District of Columbia.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and Wednesday, November 4, 2020, multiple First Amendment demonstrations are scheduled to occur in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restriction and potential street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 12:00 a.m. to Wednesday, November 4, 2020 11:59 p.m: (more…)

UPDATE: “all students in grades PK-12 will now begin Term 2 on Monday, November 9 with learning at home.” Some DC Public School Teachers reportedly Take ‘mental health day’ Today to protest reopening

By Prince Of Petworth

From WUSA9:

“Union asking its DC teachers to take ‘mental health day’ Monday, questions DCPS’ reopening plan”

UPDATE from DCPS: “DC Public Schools has a responsibility to provide every student with an equitable, rigorous, and joyful education — no matter if they are learning at home or learning in school.

While we planned to offer in-person learning at the start of Term 2 for select elementary school students, this timeline will need to be adjusted. This means all students in grades PK-12 will now begin Term 2 on Monday, November 9 with learning at home. (more…)

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