Today (February 19, 2023) I attended the Rage Against the War Machine on the National Mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Here are my thoughts about and images from the days events.
All in Public Declarations
It's Halloween
Halloween rolled around this week. I was in New York City for the 49th Annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade. Wow, what an event, so many colorfully attired ghouls, zombies, cartoon characters, and marching bands heading up Sixth Avenue. Here are my thoughts about and images from that scary night.
K-Pop in the Park
I found a group of K-Pop dancers having a ball in Washington Square Park. Here are my observations about and images from this terrific experience.
Hunger Strike Outside the White House
While in Washington, D.C. this past week, I stumbled upon several Uyghur activists across the street from the White House. Four of the demonstrators had begun a hunger strike two days earlier. New Jersey Congressman Christopher Smith was the featured speaker. Although the gathering was small, it was one of the more emotional demonstrations I have attended. Here are my thoughts and images.
Illinois State Fair
I spent two days at the 2022 Illinois State Fair last week, attending Governor’s Day and Republican’s Day, as well as enjoying the celebration of the Illinois’ agricultural industry, the Midway, the harness horse races, the assorted exhibits, and even some of the food, including the ice cream. Here are my thoughts and the images I captured.
Abortion in Indiana
This past Thursday, I headed to Indianapolis for the protests that would inevitably arise as the Indiana Legislature considered a ban on abortion. The protests were not as large as I had expected. Nevertheless, I had an opportunity to further think about what it means to protest, including the paradox that abortion-rights activists now face. Here are my thoughts and images from my two days in Indianapolis
NRA Convention (I)
I was crazy enough to fly to Houston for the NRA’s Annual Convention and the protests that would surely materialize. It was a fascinating experience on many levels. Here are my thoughts and images.