Michele Casto

would like to help, do you have Venmo?

Please save us one for the punk archive!

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

Younger veteran: "How old are you, man?"

Older veteran: “87.”

Younger veteran: “Out here getting arrested, raising hell at 87.”

Older veteran: “It’s just beginning.”

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Fighters need their tiny sidekicks by their side! Help save Artemis:

This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC

D.C. Mondays: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington | The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum | The George Washington University D.C. Mondays: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington

On November 3, I'll be taking part in the George Washington University Museum's "DC Mondays" series of online talks about DC history. I'll be focusing on the punk fanzine creators that I chronicled in "Keep Your Ear to the Ground," my forthcoming book for @georgetownup.bsky.social. Register now!

Video by Sarah @longwalksdc.bsky.social doesn’t seem to be active here but runs an amazing account on Instagram as @longwalksdc ❤️

The “what’s more punk” shirt is produced and sold by the Mt Pleasant Library Friends (a branch in the DC Public Library system) so all the $ goes to supporting library programs and services!

ok yes there are eleventy billion police but also

go-go bus

Ordering one for the dc punk archive!

For those who give, or would like to give, money to those suffering in Gaza, International Rescue is currently doubling donations for the month of August help.rescue-uk.org/SV-step-forw...

Coming to the MLK Library rooftop…

"i asked grok" "i asked chagpt" yeah well I asked a rare books librarian and they found things I didn’t even know I was looking for, while answering questions about provenance

National protest organizers told people not to protest in DC because “Trump might declare martial law,” says one organizer. These people said “fuck that.” And they’re marching to the White House.
@smencimer.bsky.social

I'm so glad you covered it, otherwise I wouldn't have known it was happening. I was working downtown today and glad I could pop over to the White House for a quick protest on my break! It was small compared to most DC protests, but bigger than I expected given it wasn't on the No Kings map.

With a tip of the hat to Jello Biafra and the Dead Kennedys... ICE & MAGA PUNKS FUCK OFF!

Decided on another as well..

My favorite library patrons are park ranger historians in their green uniforms, all love for the nerd army (complimentary)

“The symbolism is rich, robust, and deeply un-American”
Thoughtful thread about the symbolism of today’s military parade:

Free David / End ICE raids now - SEIU ad for protest

Map showing location for protest 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW DC, Monday at noon

Here’s DC’s part in nationwide protests planned for Monday, very conveniently scheduled during my lunch hour! See you in the streets ✊

Look for the plan for your area on actionnetwork.org

Welcome to the People’s University, Professor Attiah!

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How Black musicians have influenced punk music Punk music is known for its raw, aggressive sound, edgy fashion and mosh pits. It’s also known for being predominantly white, but that's changed a lot in recent years. Resurfaced music from its…

Punk music is known for its raw, aggressive sound, edgy fashion and mosh pits. It’s also known for being predominantly white, but that's changed a lot in recent years.

Resurfaced music from its earliest days underscores that punk has always been influenced and shaped by Black artists as well.

I work at MLK Library, let me know if I can help arrange for space there!

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So You Want to Be a Dissident? A practical guide to courage in Trump’s age of fear.

If you read one article this weekend...or this week, or this month...let it be this one from the New Yorker by @amifieldsmeyer.bsky.social and @juliaangwin.com. It is indeed a "practical guide to courage in Trump's age of fear" and it couldn't be more important. www.newyorker.com/news/the-wee...

Now available for preorders! My book, "Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC," comes out October 1 via @georgetownup.bsky.social. A 100k word history of the D.C. punk zine community with 130+ full color images.

press.georgetown.edu/Book/Keep-Yo...

A school nurse, my daughter’s former school…horrifying

Woodcut print of a street scene in Adams Morgan DC, black and white except for the red hair on the Madams Organ mural

New woodcut of my neighborhood, Adams Morgan!
#woodcut #printmaking

The blackout doesn’t have to end today. Commit to spending your dollars locally so they stay out of the hands of mega corporations and billionaires. Follow our boycott guide and continue to support micro economies in your local town or city.

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