Capitol Hill Books
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New, used, and rare books in D.C. Totally not judging your purchases (to your face). https://www.capitolhillbooks-dc.com/
It’s early but Kalshi is predicting we could have a new record for crying babies in the store today.
“I need people to know that this is still our reality. Going to the movies, they’re there. Grocery store, they’re there. All parts of day-to-day life now feature armed supervision.”
The 51st@51st.news · last wk.NEW: A year ago, President Donald Trump declared a public safety emergency in D.C. We asked readers to reflect on the past twelve months in our city. Here's what they said:
It’s worth watching her excellent interview. Her name is Carolina Molina and she will make your day.🫡
Shomari Stone@shomaristone.bsky.social · last wk.JUST IN : A woman’s dramatic interaction with ICE agents in Northern Virginia is going viral. It’s raising a lot of questions. An agent is seen on video pointing a gun at the woman’s face. @Fox5dc Homa Bash spoke with the woman and is live in Falls Church with the video and details.
How my TBR stack looks at me when I bring home yet another novel.
When I’m reading quietly at the front desk and a group of customers walk in yapping at drunken brunch volume.
Hope he sues the pants off Janine Pirro.
Free DC@freedcproject.bsky.social · 3w agoBaseless prosecutions abuse our judicial system and ruin lives. This case is a high-profile example but Jeanine Pirro's abuse of her office has hurt thousands of DC residents and still hurting people. She needs to be held accountable.
President Trump is about to deport tens of thousands of Haitians. My full statement.👇🏼
In a letter to the D.C. Council, Door Dash says its recent advocacy for a House GOP bill that restricts D.C.'s ability to determine taxes and fees reflected its opposition to a new 20-cent delivery tax in D.C., "not D.C.'s broader ability to... govern autonomously."
‘We are confident that our longlist of books has something for everyone’ We are delighted to reveal the Booker Prize 2026 longlist. Huge congratulations to the authors who make up this year's Booker Dozen. ➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/bp2026
DC wants National Guard soldiers to go back to where they came from — not to move into our neighborhoods. The National Guard's presence in DC is a hostile military occupation. It's part of Trump's disgusting desire to stay in power forever and Placemakr is helping him do it.
National Guard Signs $292M Housing Contract for Troops in Washington, D.C.
The deal would provide 2,000 “apartment-style lodging units” for service members deployed in the city.
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Don’t think Richard Gere really works as Philip Roth for the movie version of Assymetry by Lisa Halliday. I woulda gone with Elias Koteas. Would just need makeup to make him look a bit older.
Books? ✅ Air conditioning? ✅ Air purifiers running? ✅
This is the second time in a week that ICE agents have killed someone. trib.al/Mwn3zDB
ICE Targeted Wrong Person in Fatal Maine Shooting, Senator Reveals
This is the second time in a week that ICE agents have killed someone.
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President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. has been extended several times. Now, it's set to last until Inauguration Day 2029. n.pr/3SVGd9e
Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. has been extended several times. Now, it's set to last until Inauguration Day 2029.
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I wish more journalists would point out that Sen. McConnell and Rep. Tom Kean (missed 4 months of work) are/were essentially on paid sick & medical leave. The same employment protection they’ve spent their careers blocking other Americans from having.
This Saturday we will have free wine & cheese plus 10% off all purchases from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. join us.
