Jackie Frank
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Retired journalist with Reuters 30+ who writes, kayaks, travels and is a lucky Grandma to three.
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The US side.
Mexico is taking a different approach.
Mexico is taking a different approach.
August 25, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The US side.
Mexico is taking a different approach.
Mexico is taking a different approach.
And it won’t be boring black.
August 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
And it won’t be boring black.
Now, I am afraid of getting run over by kids in vehicles too heavy for our streets, caught in crossfire between Guard, Police and ICE, and ulcers and nausea from seeing this in our city.
August 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Now, I am afraid of getting run over by kids in vehicles too heavy for our streets, caught in crossfire between Guard, Police and ICE, and ulcers and nausea from seeing this in our city.
There are really only 2 words to respond to him. Guess.
Well, 2 more: “Grow some.”
This from one of those aging folks who has lived in the DC area longer than he has been alive. Never have I ever felt unsafe and I have walked, driven and shopped in all quadrants at all times, day and night.
Well, 2 more: “Grow some.”
This from one of those aging folks who has lived in the DC area longer than he has been alive. Never have I ever felt unsafe and I have walked, driven and shopped in all quadrants at all times, day and night.
August 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
There are really only 2 words to respond to him. Guess.
Well, 2 more: “Grow some.”
This from one of those aging folks who has lived in the DC area longer than he has been alive. Never have I ever felt unsafe and I have walked, driven and shopped in all quadrants at all times, day and night.
Well, 2 more: “Grow some.”
This from one of those aging folks who has lived in the DC area longer than he has been alive. Never have I ever felt unsafe and I have walked, driven and shopped in all quadrants at all times, day and night.
Always more colorful. Probably playing some good music too
August 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Always more colorful. Probably playing some good music too
Amtrak train arrived at 10 pm tonight. I took Metro to Silver Spring - with 2 bags and a purse. Walked six blocks through downtown and, just as expected, arrived home safe and sound. Enjoyed the outdoor music downtown too.
August 25, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Amtrak train arrived at 10 pm tonight. I took Metro to Silver Spring - with 2 bags and a purse. Walked six blocks through downtown and, just as expected, arrived home safe and sound. Enjoyed the outdoor music downtown too.
That’s a lot of blood from one nose
August 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
That’s a lot of blood from one nose
Are they painting the US side or the side in Mexico? 🤭
August 25, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Are they painting the US side or the side in Mexico? 🤭
They are painting it on the US side
August 23, 2025 at 3:13 AM
They are painting it on the US side
There is a solution. Trump can go to Russia. He can be prime minister. They already do all the things he likes: jail political enemies, love oligarchs, tough police on the streets, strict immigration, lots of planes and bombs. And if they need golf courses and resorts, he’s their man.
August 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
There is a solution. Trump can go to Russia. He can be prime minister. They already do all the things he likes: jail political enemies, love oligarchs, tough police on the streets, strict immigration, lots of planes and bombs. And if they need golf courses and resorts, he’s their man.
Windmilld have been fine in Holland for hundreds of years. Can’t we at least be as modern as the Dutch?
August 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Windmilld have been fine in Holland for hundreds of years. Can’t we at least be as modern as the Dutch?
Actually, you’d have to go right into the Wash Post newsroom.
August 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Actually, you’d have to go right into the Wash Post newsroom.
This is only one anecdote, but I once left my purse on a bench on the Mall and when I went back 30 min latrr, it was still there.
Anyone else have similar incidents when crime did not occur? There is crime, but it is not rampant.
Anyone else have similar incidents when crime did not occur? There is crime, but it is not rampant.
August 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This is only one anecdote, but I once left my purse on a bench on the Mall and when I went back 30 min latrr, it was still there.
Anyone else have similar incidents when crime did not occur? There is crime, but it is not rampant.
Anyone else have similar incidents when crime did not occur? There is crime, but it is not rampant.
What happened to their rallying cry of states’ rights?
August 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
What happened to their rallying cry of states’ rights?
What is the sound of 12 million people in the streets if there is no media coverage?
August 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
What is the sound of 12 million people in the streets if there is no media coverage?
Takoma Park, Md is Rep Jamie Raskin’s district. Looking forward to him doing something about this incursion. Tacoma Park, Md starts across the street from Tacoma Park, DC. If they were a mile into Md. that is quite a distance.
August 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Takoma Park, Md is Rep Jamie Raskin’s district. Looking forward to him doing something about this incursion. Tacoma Park, Md starts across the street from Tacoma Park, DC. If they were a mile into Md. that is quite a distance.
How many Trump opponents have killed others over politics?
August 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
How many Trump opponents have killed others over politics?