Moments in Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cars sped past the Longworth Building in Washington D.C. as huddles of people gathered on the front steps. A small radio blared out a mashup edit of President Trump’s various speeches while a middle-aged man lifted his protest-adorned umbrella against the dimming sky. The crisp autumn air carried a sense of urgency and tension. Another protester clutching a sign emblazoned...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eight blue panels, eight auburn circles, eight chandelier baubles. Ornate decor embellishes the hallway ceiling. Only a couple feet away, one door opens to a room inundated with passionate voices. All four corners are lined with blue wallpapers, surrounding rows of balcony level public seating. Themes on medical professions, healthcare, workplace safety and sexual harassment reverberate...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The scent of frying batter and sugar from a stall selling donuts hangs in the air. Crowds of people bundled in winter scarves and puffy coats stroll through. Muted chattering floats around the shops, masked by a baritone rendition of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” which filters through the speakers tucked away in the upper corners of tents. With this Friday marking the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The gleaming white dome of the Capitol towered above us, sparkling in the morning autumn light. Groups of visitors dotted the lawn opposite the seat of Congress and posed on its marble steps, their eager tourism unperturbed by the armed police patrolling every entrance and exit. Circling around the front of the building, each set of imposing doors were cordoned off, whether they...