Author: Perry Stein
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As D.C. prepares for busy day of protests, alt right leader says conservatives should demonstrate against president, not for him
WASHINGTON – With a rally in support of President Donald Trump scheduled to take place on the Mall Saturday, one of the best-known icons of the white nationalists who helped propel Trump to power said conservatives should be demonstrating against the president, not for him. Richard B. Spencer, the Alexandria, Virginia, resident who coined the…
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Nation’s opioid crisis overwhelms foster-care system
GREENBUSH, MAINE — Deb McLaughlin’s 3-year-old grandson climbed all over her, pleading to play trucks, restless as always. Her 1-year-old foster daughter, who had just woken from a midday nap, sat in her lap, wearing a frilly dress and an irresistible smile. At least McLaughlin doesn’t have to worry about the daily shots of methadone…
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The next big protest in Washington is this weekend’s March for Science. And there are more to follow.
Washingtonians will have front-row seats this weekend to witness what has become a familiar backyard scene: another protest on the Mall. Activists and scientists are expected to descend on the nation’s capital Saturday to rally for environmental causes and government policies rooted in scientific research as part of the Earth Day and March for Science…
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Thousands expected at National Mall for Tax Day march calling for Trump to release his returns
An idea that sprung from a law professor’s tweet after President Trump’s inauguration will unfold Saturday on the Mall, where thousands of protesters plan to call on Trump to release his personal tax returns. The demonstration is expected to be the largest of more than 100 affiliated protests planned across the country. The Tax March,…
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Protesters plan to get under Trump’s skin wherever he goes
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Saturday evening march will begin at Trump Plaza, a high-rise apartment building. President Trump actually hasn’t owned the place since 1991. Fine. It still has the name. It’s a good place to start. From there, the marchers will head south, walking along the Intracoastal Waterway that separates West Palm…