Category: Washington D.C.

‘The World Needs to See This,’ Says Congressman After Attending Shen Yun

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) and his wife Roxanne saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Kennedy Center Opera House on July 15. “Wonderful, it is absolutely wonderful,” said Dr. Babin (D.D.S.).  “The talent of the dancers, the background, the graphics … fantastic.” Shen Yun was formed in 2006 by a group of…


‘What Great Ambassadors of China’: Professors Praise Shen Yun for Showing Real China

WASHINGTON D.C.—Shen Yun Performing Arts gives people around the world a chance to see what real China is like, said two professors after seeing the classical Chinese dance and music company perform at the Kennedy Center Opera House on July 16. “It’s very significant,” said Nia Mahallati, a government contractor and professor at Webster University, specializing in…


Shen Yun a ‘Wonderful Expression of Something Beyond Us,’ Says Physician

WASHINGTON, D.C.—For emergency medicine physician Krista Day, Shen Yun presented a “wonderful expression of something beyond us, greater than us.” “I thought it was beautiful,” she said after seeing Shen Yun at the Kennedy Center Opera House on the afternoon of July 16. “I love the message of us being divine beings. I also believe that…


Incorporating Fun Educational Activities on July Fourth Can Instill a Sense of Patriotism in Young Children

Marked by fireworks and barbecues across the country, Independence Day takes on a special significance when one lives near Washington, D.C. This year will mark our eighth holiday in the D.C. area, and our family will be continuing our tradition of visiting a site of historical significance on July 4th. For our family, Independence Day…


The Apotheosis of Washington: Deciphering the Symbols of Our Nation Hidden Within the Capitol Building’s Dome

The U.S. Capitol Rotunda is one of the most iconic spaces in the nation. High above its well-trod floors, the dome features a glorious fresco painting, replete with symbols of American democracy. Suspended 180 feet in the air, “The Apotheosis of Washington” is the master work of American artist Constantino Brumidi. The fresco was completed…


The Ingenious Architects Whose Designs Inspired the Blueprint for Washington, D.C.

“The Capitol ought to be upon a scale far superior to anything in this Country.” —George Washington to Thomas Jefferson in 1792 James Hoban was born in 1762, in Callan, Ireland. As a boy, he was an apprentice to a carpenter and a wheelwright. He later trained in the neoclassical style of architecture at the…


Protests Against Roe v. Wade Decision Continue in DC

Just one day after the U.S. Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade, handing the power to make abortion laws back to the states, protests continued outside the Supreme Court building and, later in the evening, outside the homes of Republican-appointed justices. Pro-abortion protesters demonstrate near Chief Justice Roberts’ house after a protest at Justice…


Protests Against Roe v. Wade Decision Continue in Washington

Just one day after the U.S. Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade, handing the power to make abortion laws back to the states, protests continued outside the Supreme Court building and, later in the evening, outside the homes of Republican-appointed justices. Two people were arrested at the Supreme Court building by U.S. Capitol Police…


Protesters Finalizing Plans For Blockade of Supreme Court on June 13

Protesters planning to blockade the Supreme Court say they expect to be arrested for their actions but would break the law anyway. In an online meeting organized by Shut Down D.C., several activist groups joined forces to plan how to prevent justices from entering the U.S. Supreme Court on June 13. The protest is a…


Thousands of Pro-Abortion Protesters March to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON—At least 2,000 protesters marched to the Supreme Court Saturday to protest the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade. Despite rainy weather, the area saw the largest Washington pro-abortion protest since a leaked Supreme Court opinion suggested that the court might overturn Roe v. Wade. The protest march started at the Washington Memorial, organized by…