Washington, DC

Members of the National Guard patrol along Constitution Ave. on December 1, 2025, in Washington, DC. Two West Virginia National Guard troops were shot on November 26, resulting in the death of Sarah Beckstrom on November 27.

After the DC National Guard Shooting Comes the Big Lie After the DC National Guard Shooting Comes the Big Lie

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is inventing reasons for the National Guard to occupy Washington, DC. We cannot let his outrageous fabrications take hold.

Dec 1, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Sean Dunn, better known as Sandwich Guy, moments before he hurls his sub into the heavily padded chest of a federal agent.

DC’s Antifascist Hero—Sandwich Guy—Is Free DC’s Antifascist Hero—Sandwich Guy—Is Free

A jury refuses to succumb to MAGA’s condiment conspiracy theory.

Nov 7, 2025 / Chris Lehmann

The DC Night Patrols Are Showing Cities How to Fight Trump’s Occupation

The DC Night Patrols Are Showing Cities How to Fight Trump’s Occupation The DC Night Patrols Are Showing Cities How to Fight Trump’s Occupation

With only their cell phones, medical kits, and the confidence to assert their rights, volunteer night patrols follow and record the armed troops who have taken over the capital.

Aug 29, 2025 / Dave Zirin and Chuck Modiano

Members of the National Guard patrol at the National Mall on August 26, 2025, in Washington, DC.

DC Statehood: Now, More Than Ever DC Statehood: Now, More Than Ever

The best counter to Trump’s authoritarianism is a renewed commitment to secure full representative democracy in Washington.

Aug 28, 2025 / John Nichols

Demonstrators listen to a go-go band during a “Free DC” protest in Washington, DC, on August 21, 2025.

Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit

The former Washington Wizards point guard retires from the NBA, but the anti-Trump protests embody his swaggy defiance.

Aug 22, 2025 / Dave Zirin

Military personnel chat on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on August 14, 2025.

The Dangers and Absurdities of Trump’s DC Occupation The Dangers and Absurdities of Trump’s DC Occupation

Trump compels his followers to endorse obvious lies. It’s accelerating the country’s descent into authoritarianism.

Aug 15, 2025 / Dave Zirin

People participate in a rally against the Trump administration’s federal takeover of the District of Columbia on August 11, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Washington, DC, Is Under a State of Siege Washington, DC, Is Under a State of Siege

Trump has put the nation’s capital under federal occupation.

Aug 11, 2025 / Chris Lehmann

A pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Albert Pike sits near Judiciary Square on August 5, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Trump Wants to Make the Confederacy Great Again Trump Wants to Make the Confederacy Great Again

The president is making a big push to rewrite the past in favor of some of America's top historical traitors, racists, and scumbags.

Aug 6, 2025 / Chris Lehmann

The Washington Commanders logo displayed on a phone screen next to a photo of Donald Trump

Amid Epstein Chaos, Trump Turns to Football to Distract and Dehumanize Amid Epstein Chaos, Trump Turns to Football to Distract and Dehumanize

Trump is calling for the Washington Commanders to change their name back to a racial slur.

Jul 22, 2025 / Dave Zirin

A person waves a Trump flag as family and friends of imprisoned participants of the January 6, 2021, riot on the US Capitol, wait outside the D.C. Central Detention Facility in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025.

A Night Outside a DC Jail With the January 6 Insurrectionist Fan Club A Night Outside a DC Jail With the January 6 Insurrectionist Fan Club

Neo-Nazis and other right-wing groups celebrated in Washington, DC, as they anticipated the Trump pardons and the release of their incarcerated allies.

Jan 23, 2025 / Amanda Moore

x