Sara Kropf
@sarakropf.bsky.social
I defend people. Lawyer/DC resident/Nats + Ravens fan/blogger on white collar criminal defense stuff. My kids think I’m weird. #StatehoodNow kmlawfirm.com
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The Moment We Lost The Plot
It has never been easy for me to write about January 6. ...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Weird this happened right before:
1. Anniversary of Jan 6 insurrection.
2. Release of some part of 5m Epstein docs recently “found” by SDNY.
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence.
1. Anniversary of Jan 6 insurrection.
2. Release of some part of 5m Epstein docs recently “found” by SDNY.
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence.
January 3, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Weird this happened right before:
1. Anniversary of Jan 6 insurrection.
2. Release of some part of 5m Epstein docs recently “found” by SDNY.
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence.
1. Anniversary of Jan 6 insurrection.
2. Release of some part of 5m Epstein docs recently “found” by SDNY.
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence.
If only he had some pearls to clutch too.
January 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
If only he had some pearls to clutch too.
He wants just the US to compete. We win! 🤦🏻♀️
January 3, 2026 at 6:40 PM
He wants just the US to compete. We win! 🤦🏻♀️
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Best thing I’ve read this morning, from a human rights lawyer in Mexico. Translation is in the ALT-text.
January 3, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Best thing I’ve read this morning, from a human rights lawyer in Mexico. Translation is in the ALT-text.
Tune in the press conference at 11 am. I’m sure you will get your fill then, unfortunately.
I feel like I haven’t even been properly lied to about the purposes of this war
January 3, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Tune in the press conference at 11 am. I’m sure you will get your fill then, unfortunately.
Hell of a wake up call, and yes.
January 3, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Hell of a wake up call, and yes.
Thank you for the suggestions! I read this critique, which was very interesting too. open.substack.com/pub/blackgir...
Thought provoking for sure.
Thought provoking for sure.
One Fetish After Another: PTA Exploits Black Women and Averts Revolution
Paul Thomas Anderson's action flick leaves much to be desired.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Thank you for the suggestions! I read this critique, which was very interesting too. open.substack.com/pub/blackgir...
Thought provoking for sure.
Thought provoking for sure.
I use a Loftie — so I can keep my phone downstairs. But thanks to this munchkin, I only need it for wake ups before 5 am.
January 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
I use a Loftie — so I can keep my phone downstairs. But thanks to this munchkin, I only need it for wake ups before 5 am.
Honestly curious about your take and the problems in the portrayals. (It’s one of a few movies that I saw this year and liked it.) I loved Willa. Was Perfidia’s character problematic because she left? Or is it something I’m missing altogether? 😀
January 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Honestly curious about your take and the problems in the portrayals. (It’s one of a few movies that I saw this year and liked it.) I loved Willa. Was Perfidia’s character problematic because she left? Or is it something I’m missing altogether? 😀
The rule of law still matters — in this situation, at least.
BREAKING: After legal setbacks, President Trump says he's dropping push for the National Guard in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland for now.
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The rule of law still matters — in this situation, at least.
You are not alone and it is *not* you.
Create engaged space by non-conversation-based activities. Watch a fave show together. Make dinner - let them pick it. Drive to the store to get dessert.
Get a dog; it helped immensely — a non-judgmental creature was a huge unlock to Kid’s kindness.
Create engaged space by non-conversation-based activities. Watch a fave show together. Make dinner - let them pick it. Drive to the store to get dessert.
Get a dog; it helped immensely — a non-judgmental creature was a huge unlock to Kid’s kindness.
December 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
You are not alone and it is *not* you.
Create engaged space by non-conversation-based activities. Watch a fave show together. Make dinner - let them pick it. Drive to the store to get dessert.
Get a dog; it helped immensely — a non-judgmental creature was a huge unlock to Kid’s kindness.
Create engaged space by non-conversation-based activities. Watch a fave show together. Make dinner - let them pick it. Drive to the store to get dessert.
Get a dog; it helped immensely — a non-judgmental creature was a huge unlock to Kid’s kindness.
Since most repeat patrons undoubtedly live in the DC area, we will return to the Kennedy Center once Trump’s name is removed and great artists book shows again. The predictably negative attendance effect of the board’s naming decision doesn’t have to be long term by any means.
This is not hard. Artists are not responsible for ensuring the Kennedy Center remains relevant and successful. The center’s board is responsible for that, in a fiduciary way. All of this energy being directed at artists should be re-directed at the board.
December 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Since most repeat patrons undoubtedly live in the DC area, we will return to the Kennedy Center once Trump’s name is removed and great artists book shows again. The predictably negative attendance effect of the board’s naming decision doesn’t have to be long term by any means.
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Lol I’m at a restaurant watching MNF and some dude mansplaining TO ME who John Madden was.
December 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Lol I’m at a restaurant watching MNF and some dude mansplaining TO ME who John Madden was.
Like, hi, please meet the FAR. It is not your friend.
December 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Like, hi, please meet the FAR. It is not your friend.
It kills me when a new client sheepishly admits they assumed their fed gov contract worked like a typical commercial one.
Most often happens when we face a False Claims Act investigation that may turn criminal.
It’s effectively a K of adhesion with v. serious consequences for a breach.
Most often happens when we face a False Claims Act investigation that may turn criminal.
It’s effectively a K of adhesion with v. serious consequences for a breach.
December 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
It kills me when a new client sheepishly admits they assumed their fed gov contract worked like a typical commercial one.
Most often happens when we face a False Claims Act investigation that may turn criminal.
It’s effectively a K of adhesion with v. serious consequences for a breach.
Most often happens when we face a False Claims Act investigation that may turn criminal.
It’s effectively a K of adhesion with v. serious consequences for a breach.
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"They found the coats on Thursday morning.
Fifteen winter coats. Good ones, not garbage. Hanging on the chain-link fence outside Lincoln Elementary.No note. No explanation. Just coats zipped up like ghosts waiting for bodies.
Principal Morris freaked out. Called the police. "Could be stolen"
Fifteen winter coats. Good ones, not garbage. Hanging on the chain-link fence outside Lincoln Elementary.No note. No explanation. Just coats zipped up like ghosts waiting for bodies.
Principal Morris freaked out. Called the police. "Could be stolen"
December 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"They found the coats on Thursday morning.
Fifteen winter coats. Good ones, not garbage. Hanging on the chain-link fence outside Lincoln Elementary.No note. No explanation. Just coats zipped up like ghosts waiting for bodies.
Principal Morris freaked out. Called the police. "Could be stolen"
Fifteen winter coats. Good ones, not garbage. Hanging on the chain-link fence outside Lincoln Elementary.No note. No explanation. Just coats zipped up like ghosts waiting for bodies.
Principal Morris freaked out. Called the police. "Could be stolen"
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This is a generous contribution (yay Rick Steves!) but remember that small ones make a difference too.
This is the time of year when I take stock and make donations — some bigger & some less so — to make a difference in the DC community.
There is so much suffering that we can alleviate.
This is the time of year when I take stock and make donations — some bigger & some less so — to make a difference in the DC community.
There is so much suffering that we can alleviate.
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This is a generous contribution (yay Rick Steves!) but remember that small ones make a difference too.
This is the time of year when I take stock and make donations — some bigger & some less so — to make a difference in the DC community.
There is so much suffering that we can alleviate.
This is the time of year when I take stock and make donations — some bigger & some less so — to make a difference in the DC community.
There is so much suffering that we can alleviate.
They changed National Airport’s name to Reagan in 1998. Locals still call it National or, maybe, DCA. I would guess that in 27 years, we will still (proudly) call it the Kennedy Center.
December 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
They changed National Airport’s name to Reagan in 1998. Locals still call it National or, maybe, DCA. I would guess that in 27 years, we will still (proudly) call it the Kennedy Center.
This is so important right now. Even if you can only do one small thing to help, do it. Don’t get caught up in whether your action will fix the whole. We have to be in this together, piece by piece.
My position on taking action. And on the important space between everything and nothing.
December 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This is so important right now. Even if you can only do one small thing to help, do it. Don’t get caught up in whether your action will fix the whole. We have to be in this together, piece by piece.
When even Law360 is trolling the Administration ….
December 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
When even Law360 is trolling the Administration ….
This is all because we won’t call it “Reagan” isn’t it?
December 11, 2025 at 2:42 AM
This is all because we won’t call it “Reagan” isn’t it?
Oh @rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social — I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounded like an amazing person and father. I have loved reading your stories about him and I hope you will keep telling them.
December 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Oh @rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social — I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounded like an amazing person and father. I have loved reading your stories about him and I hope you will keep telling them.
