Washington DC—Just under 3 weeks until the country was to vote in its midterms, millions rallied around the country for the fourth ‘No Kings’ event. Their aim was to inspire citizens to vote in favor of a major government overhaul that centers people instead of elite billionaires and monied corporate […]
Memorial Circle
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Washington DC—Public Citizens and Third Act-DMV were among groups rallying against the Triumphal Arch on Thursday as public outcry over the rushed project is spreading. Hundreds of citizens from across the region joined with several congressional leaders in condemning the controversial project. The action lasted throughout Thursday as people came […]
Washington DC— Its Friday afternoon and the ‘No Arch’ group has returned to Memorial Circle for their second week of afternoon protests. After a week, they’ve committed to showing up at Memorial Circle until at least the November election. They know that excavation equipment and pile drivers will soon come […]
Washington DC—Wednesday afternoon several DC area Veterans and supporters escalated the fight over the Triumphal Arch with a visit to the Harrison Architectural Firm behind the design. They carried umbrellas with protest markings and messages opposing the arch project as well as several other memorial rebrands under White House supervision. […]
Washington DC—Veterans and supporters stood in the middle of Memorial Circle during afternoon rush hour on Friday with banners and signs urging commuters to join their opposition to a 250 foot Triumphal Arch construction plan. Several groups were involved in the action, including chapters of Veterans For Peace from Washington […]