I spent a week in New York City beginning July 21. While there, I visited several museums, went to both Governors Island and Ellis Island, and did plenty of walking. Here are my thoughts about and photographs from an invigorating week.
Trouble in Philly
On July 17, 2025, I attended the Good Trouble Lives On demonstration in Philadelphia. Its focus was on civil and human rights, which is appropriate given the nod to the late civil rights icone and Congressman John Lewis’ pet phrase, “Good Trouble.” Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration.
Trump's Folly
Saturday, I attended Donald J. Trump’s parade honoring the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday, which just so happened to coincide with Trump’s 79th birthday. Here are my thoughts about and images from what is best characterized as Trump’s Folly.
Refuse Fascism
Last Saturday, before Donald J. Trump’s $45 million dollar 79th birthday bash (i.e., military parade), I covered a Refuse Fascism rally and march that ended within “sight and sound” of the White House. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.
Remembering
Before Donald J. Trump’s vanity parade this past Saturday, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund held its annual In Memory Day ceremony. Rather than holding it at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on the National Mall, VVMF was forced by the Secret Service to move the ceremony to Alexandria, Virginia. Here are my thoughts about and images from this moving remembrance.
The Money Shot
During the four days preceding Donald J. Trump’s military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday and his 79th birthday, I spent considerable time walking the streets of Washington, D.C. (when I was not on Capitol Hill advocating for Ukraine). Assuming the role of street photographer, I captured demonstrations, press conferences and other First Amendment activity. Here are my thoughts about and images of the many delights I encountered.
Ukrainian Days
During the week of June 10, 2025, I was in Washington, D.C. taking part in an advocacy campaign on behalf of Ukraine. We met with House and Senate members, as well as their staffs. The week’s highlight was having the opportunity to watch a screening of Bernard-Henri Lévy’s new documentary, Our War. Here are my thoughts about and images from what was referred to as Ukrainian Days.
Rockford 50501 Rally
On Saturday August 19, 2025, I attended a 50501 anti-Trump rally in Rockford, Illinois’s Davis Park. Here are my thoughts about and images from the rally and march in a relatively small city.