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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 3d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Mindcite💥 @mindcite.bsky.social · 6d

Younger veteran: "How old are you, man?"

Older veteran: “87.”

Younger veteran: “Out here getting arrested, raising hell at 87.”

Older veteran: “It’s just beginning.”

🦅 🦅 🦅 #ResistanceUnited 🔥 🔥 🔥

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · 15d

Fighters need their tiny sidekicks by their side! Help save Artemis:

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 15d

Artemis update:

It's been a tough time. He is still in the hospital, not eating.

A few folks have asked how they can help, so I've set up a GoFundMe to help with costs.

If you've ever loved Artemis, his gravity experiments and feel moved to help him, here's the link.

gofund.me/252b7473c

Artemis, Hooked up to IV in the hospital.

Screen shot of Artemis in the cat hospital, hooked up to an IV. :(

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Sep 6

This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Aug 29

The National Guard can stop mulching and work at the Au Bon Pain

NPR @npr.org · Aug 29

The Department of Transportation says it will be "reclaiming management" of the transportation hub, which it has owned since the 1980s. D.C.'s mayor says that would be an "amazing initiative."

The federal government is taking over D.C.'s Union Station. What does that mean?

The Department of Transportation says it will be "reclaiming management" of the transportation hub, which it has owned since the 1980s. D.C.'s mayor says that would be an "amazing initiative."

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John R. Davis @jrdarchivist.bsky.social · Aug 28

On November 3, I'll be taking part in the George Washington University Museum's "DC Mondays" series of online talks about DC history. I'll be focusing on the punk fanzine creators that I chronicled in "Keep Your Ear to the Ground," my forthcoming book for @georgetownup.bsky.social. Register now!

D.C. Mondays: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington | The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum | The George Washington University

D.C. Mondays: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington

museum.gwu.edu

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Aug 24

Video by Sarah @longwalksdc.bsky.social doesn’t seem to be active here but runs an amazing account on Instagram as @longwalksdc ❤️

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Aug 24

The “what’s more punk” shirt is produced and sold by the Mt Pleasant Library Friends (a branch in the DC Public Library system) so all the $ goes to supporting library programs and services!

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Musicology Duck @musicologyduck.bsky.social · Aug 23

ok yes there are eleventy billion police but also

go-go bus

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Aug 16

Ordering one for the dc punk archive!

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Marie Phillips @mariephillips.bsky.social · Aug 2

For those who give, or would like to give, money to those suffering in Gaza, International Rescue is currently doubling donations for the month of August help.rescue-uk.org/SV-step-forw...

Step Forward for Gaza

I've just made a donation to @RESCUE.UK to support people in crisis around the world. You can support them too, make a gift today https://help-uk.rescue.org/ Thanks

help.rescue-uk.org

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Jul 17

Made this woodcut five years ago in honor of John Lewis 💔 I have a few left, happy to send in exchange for a donation to @aclu.org or similar group! #goodtrouble

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Jul 15

Coming to the MLK Library rooftop…

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Jordan Alexander Stein @jordanstein.bsky.social · Jun 15

"i asked grok" "i asked chagpt" yeah well I asked a rare books librarian and they found things I didn’t even know I was looking for, while answering questions about provenance

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · Jun 14

National protest organizers told people not to protest in DC because “Trump might declare martial law,” says one organizer. These people said “fuck that.” And they’re marching to the White House.
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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Jun 14

Took the Pork Chop Express to the protest at the White House (while on break from work).
h/t to @hunterw.bsky.social for spreading the word!

Bike and backpack with a sign stapled to it, quoting Woody Guthrie “The people are getting organized…you facists bound to lose”

Protesters at the White House on Nov Kings Day

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Jun 14

I'm so glad you covered it, otherwise I wouldn't have known it was happening. I was working downtown today and glad I could pop over to the White House for a quick protest on my break! It was small compared to most DC protests, but bigger than I expected given it wasn't on the No Kings map.

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Bonanza Cat @bonanzacat.bsky.social · Jun 14

Decided on another as well..

With a tip of the hat to Jello Biafra and the Dead Kennedys...

ICE & MAGA PUNKS FUCK OFF!

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Jun 14

My favorite library patrons are park ranger historians in their green uniforms, all love for the nerd army (complimentary)

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Jun 14

“The symbolism is rich, robust, and deeply un-American”
Thoughtful thread about the symbolism of today’s military parade:

Erik Ledbetter @bandoblue.bsky.social · Jun 14

Some thoughts about the military parade in my hometown of Washington DC today -- specifically, the route. Military parades in DC are quite rare. But when they happen, they have always begun, symbolically and geographically, at the Capitol and moved outward. 1/

Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Jun 8

Here’s DC’s part in nationwide protests planned for Monday, very conveniently scheduled during my lunch hour! See you in the streets ✊

Look for the plan for your area on actionnetwork.org

Free David / End ICE raids now - SEIU ad for protest

Map showing location for protest 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW DC, Monday at noon

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Jun 5

Welcome to the People’s University, Professor Attiah!

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · Jun 4

Some news!

Resistance Summer School has an official home!

I will teach Race, Media, and International Affairs 101 at the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington D.C., starting in mid-July.

Thank you to everyone for their support!

karenattiah.substack.com/p/studying-t...

Studying to Survive: The New Home of Resistance Summer School

Race, Media and International Affairs 101 will be hosted at an iconic civil rights landmark in the heart of Washington D.C.

karenattiah.substack.com

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · May 22

🔥🔥🔥

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · Apr 30

Punk music is known for its raw, aggressive sound, edgy fashion and mosh pits. It’s also known for being predominantly white, but that's changed a lot in recent years.

Resurfaced music from its earliest days underscores that punk has always been influenced and shaped by Black artists as well.

How Black musicians have influenced punk music

Punk music is known for its raw, aggressive sound, edgy fashion and mosh pits. It’s also known for being predominantly white, but that's changed a lot in recent years. Resurfaced music from its…

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Michele Casto @casto.bsky.social · Apr 20

I work at MLK Library, let me know if I can help arrange for space there!

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