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Erikson Young
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Deaf Guncle 🧏🏻‍♂️💁🏻‍♂️ | Returned Peace Corps Volunteer - Kenya, Africa 🇰🇪 | Political junkie 📰 | Traveler/Photographer 🌏📸 | Bibliophile 📚 | He/Him | 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭🇺🇳
📍Washington, D.C. (DMV) *Opinions are my own.
NEW UPDATED: “Our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are open today, and will remain open through Saturday, October 11.

If the government shutdown continues past October 11, the Smithsonian will then close to the public.” www.si.edu
Smithsonian Institution | Home
Plan your visit or explore online the world's largest museum, research, and education complex.
www.si.edu
October 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
@metrorailinfo.bsky.social Can you check Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter station because it’s often hot inside? It’s been several days. Thanks.
September 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Yellow Line: Expect delays in both directions because of inspections being performed between Potomac Yard and King Street following a report of a trespasser on the tracks.
September 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Time to read his book, “The Best Strangers in the World,” by @ari-shapiro.bsky.social

Thank you, Ari.
August 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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The White House is conducting an expansive review of the Smithsonian's museum exhibitions, materials and operations to ensure it aligns with President Donald Trump's views of history, an administration official confirmed to NBC News.
White House reviewing Smithsonian exhibits to make sure they align with Trump's vision
The president signed an executive order earlier this year ordering the removal of "improper ideology" from the museum system.
www.nbcwashington.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Reading @lukerussert.bsky.social book on @wmata.com during my commute home.

Great book by Luke!
August 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Big apology to our 🔵🟠⚪️🚇 customers for this morning’s service issue. Initial report that an electrical cable flared up that will require maint time to repair. I got caught in this disruption as well & fully acknowledge that service in this area has not been good enough lately.
July 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Happy Friday!
July 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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⛅ While there might be more clouds than sun on Tuesday, make sure to get outside and enjoy the 60° temperatures!

There's a small chance of rain but don't expect much.
nbc4dc.com/3A8y7QI
Storm Team4 Forecast: Mild weather continues with cloudy skies for Tuesday
Storm Team4 has the weather forecast for D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.
nbc4dc.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Lester Holt, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for a decade, announced Monday that he is stepping down.
Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' after a decade
Holt will move full time to NBC’s news magazine show “Dateline” at the beginning of the summer.
www.nbcwashington.com
February 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Merci beaucoup, Monsieur Le President Emmanuel Macron.
February 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Snow potential index: 3/10 (↓) Batten down the hatches. At some point between Wednesday afternoon and midday Thursday, we could see enough snow to amount to a dusting to around 1 inch.
February 19, 2025 at 4:31 AM
That was a bad move by the United States. This is not OK.

The proper diplomatic approach should invite the Ukraine delegations to the table, especially if Ukraine is the main topic.
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Feb 18
The talks build on last week's phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders agreed to work together towards a negotiated end to the war.
U.S. and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war, without Kyiv
The talks build on last week's phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders agreed to work together towards a negotiated end to the war.
www.npr.org
February 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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BREAKING: Trump just fired an entire team of CFPB public servants who helped uncover financial wrongdoing, out-of-control AI, and consumer harm. This is a win for Big Tech & Wall Street, and a loss for everyday people.
February 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Most of DC area now under Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service.

Stay with us at cwg.live before, during and after the storm. That's where you'll always find our latest forecast, including our snowfall map, and breaking updates.
January 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Are you trying to read more in 2025? Here are some tips from me and BookTokers I spoke with.

My favorite bit of advice? Don't feel bad if you DNF a book. There's too many books out there you'll enjoy tackling.
www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to...
Want To Read More This Year? These Tiny Habits Will Help.
One tip? Don’t feel bad if you DNF a book.
www.huffpost.com
December 23, 2024 at 11:40 PM
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For Deaf Studies 30th anniversary, Gallaudet University spotlighted the program’s alumni and I was one of them.

Have a read.

ID: From l to r on top: Ardavan Guity, Melissa Malzkuhn, Megumi Kawakami, Drew Budai
Bottom: Laura Mauldin, Larry Gray, Monica Keller-Knörzer, and Ryan Commerson.
Where are they now? Alumni share how Deaf Studies has shaped their lives | Deaf Studies | Gallaudet University
Continuing our celebration of Gallaudet’s Deaf Studies 30th Anniversary, we spotlight several alumni of the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. Read
gallaudet.edu
December 12, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Random photo: The United States Department of Justice.
December 5, 2024 at 11:25 AM
THE BOOKS THAT MADE US THINK THE MOST THIS YEAR via @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/books/archiv...
The Atlantic 10: The Best Books of 2024
The titles that made us think the most this year
www.theatlantic.com
December 5, 2024 at 11:19 AM
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It’s an honor to be elected Speaker of the Maine House for a second non-consecutive term.

As I said today, “Let us use this session to prove what Maine has always known: that we are stronger when we work together, that solutions are found not in digging trenches, but in building bridges.”
Legislative leaders promise bipartisan path forward, but no compromise on fundamental freedoms • Maine Morning Star
If the average customer of Mattie Daughtry’s Brunswick brewery can’t feel the impact of the work done in Augusta, then the Maine Legislature has failed, the newly elected Senate president said Wednesd...
mainemorningstar.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:00 AM
December 3, 2024 at 11:44 AM
My perspective: Any presidential nominee should undergo a mandatory FBI background check regardless of their security clearance or political party. 

The government hires new employees (either Civil Service or Foreign Service), and they must undergo the mandatory FBI background check.This is a fact.
November 28, 2024 at 12:42 AM
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terrific book, terrific news— Percival Everett’s “James” wins NBA

www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/b...
Percival Everett, Author of ‘James,’ Wins National Book Award for Fiction
Jason De León received the nonfiction award for “Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling.”
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:59 AM