I grew up in a restrictive religious educational environment. I can tell you firsthand that censoring books and pride flags won’t stop kids from figuring out who they are. It only teaches them that your love is contingent upon them hiding from you. (4/4)

I spent the summer of 2023 attending protests and charged school board meetings, listening as parents sparred over whether the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters in children’s storybooks is offensive. As a visibly queer person, it was hardest story I ever covered. (2/4)

I was one of the first & only reporters covering Mahmoud v. Taylor when it was first filed two years ago in Montgomery County. Some brief thoughts on today’s SCOTUS opinion. Photos my own. (1/4)

HAPPENING NOW in downtown Silver Spring: A large crowd chants "bring Kilmar home!" as local electeds like @cmkatestewart.bsky.social, @lcharkoudian.bsky.social, @mcgexec.bsky.social & others speak in support of @vanhollen.senate.gov's trip to El Salvador.