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Protest materials arranged on a sidewalk at night. A lit sign in the center reads “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 181 DAYS.” A black sign reads “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY.” Another black sign reads “FREE DC FROM THE OCCUPATION!” A red-and-white banner reads “FREE DC.” A white sign with glitter letters reads “FREE DC.” A hand-lettered sign reads “HONK FOR DEMOCRACY!” A cardboard sign clipped to a board reads “FREE THE GUARD.” Nearby are a megaphone, a round drum, tambourines, metal bowls, wooden spoons, and scattered jingle bells. Snow piles and wet pavement surround the display.

DC has been occupied for 181 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest materials arranged on a sidewalk at night. A large sign reads “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 180 DAYS.” A black sign reads “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY.” A white sign with red letters reads “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES.” A red-and-white “FREE DC” banner is spread out. A “Don’t Tread on DC” flag with a snake graphic lies beneath the signs. A cardboard sign reads “FREE THE GUARD.” Nearby are a megaphone, a round drum, metal bowls, wooden spoons, and scattered jingle bells. Snow piles and the lower legs of people standing around the display are visible at the edges.

It's 19°F/-7°C (feels like 3°F/-16°C), and DC has been occupied for 180 days.

Wide shot of protest materials laid out on a snowy sidewalk at night, including DC flags, signs, kitchenware, a drum, and a megaphone. Text on signs: “FREE DC”; “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY”; “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES”; “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 179 DAYS”; “FREE THE GUARD”; “NO TROOPS”; “FREE DC” (glitter sign).

DC has been occupied for 179 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Snowy sidewalk with protest materials arranged on the ground. Signs read: “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY,” “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES,” “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 177 DAYS” (outlined with string lights), “FREE DC,” and a cardboard sign reading “FREE THE GUARD.” A red-and-white “FREE DC” flag and a “DON’T TREAD ON DC” flag are spread out. Objects include a round hand drum, a small tambourine, metal bowls and lids, and wooden spoons.

DC has been occupied for 177 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Snowy sidewalk with protest materials arranged on the ground. Two red “FREE DC” flags lie side by side. Signs read: “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY,” “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES,” “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 176 DAYS” (outlined with string lights), “LET THE GUARD GO HOME,” and “FREE DC.” A blue-and-white megaphone, a round hand drum, metal bowls, and a wooden spoon are placed among the signs.

DC has been occupied for 176 days. Have yet to see a single guard with a snow shovel. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest signs and flags arranged on snow-covered ground. Visible text includes “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES,” “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 173 DAYS,” and multiple “FREE DC” flags. A megaphone, small drum, bell, and spoons lie among the signs.

DC has been occupied for 173 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest signs and equipment arranged on snow and pavement. Signs read: “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY,” “YOU GET NO HONOR IN OCCUPYING OUR STREETS,” “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 172 DAYS,” and “FREE THE GUARD.” Red “FREE DC” flags and a “DON’T TREAD ON DC” flag lie on the ground alongside a megaphone, a hand drum, metal bowls, and spoons.

DC has been snowed in for five days, and they are finally giving the National Guard snow shovels. DC has been occupied for 172 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest signs arranged in snow. Visible text reads: “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY,” “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES,” and “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 170 DAYS.” A red “FREE DC” flag lies in front, with a small “NO TROOPS” sign, a megaphone, metal bowls, and spoons placed around the signs.

DC has been occupied for 170 days.#freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest signs and instruments placed in the snow near a city street. Signs read: “YOU GET NO HONOR IN OCCUPYING OUR STREETS,” “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY,” “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 169 DAYS,” and “FREE THE GUARD.” A red “FREE DC” flag is partially buried in snow. A hand drum and wooden spoon sit in front of the signs, with snowbanks, shrubs, and a trash can in the background.

DC has been occupied for 169 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest signs and equipment arranged on packed snow. Visible signs read: “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES,” “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 168 DAYS,” “FREE THE GUARD,” and “HONK FOR DEMOCRACY.” Red-and-white DC flags and a “DON’T TREAD ON DC” flag lie on the ground alongside a megaphone, a hand drum, and metal noise-makers.

The city is shut down because of snow and ice, but I haven't seen a single guard with a shovel. Isn't that why they're here? To help keep us safe? Well, the streets are not safe, and they aren't doing anything about it. DC has been occupied for 168 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest signs and noise-making items arranged on snow-covered ground. Signs read: “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES,” “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 167 DAYS,” “HONK FOR DEMOCRACY,” “FREE THE GUARD,” and “AGAINST ICE.” Red-and-white DC flags, a “DON’T TREAD ON DC” flag, a megaphone, a hand drum, metal bowls, bells, and spoons are laid out, with people’s legs visible standing nearby.

DC has been occupied for 167 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest signs and noise-making items laid out on a city sidewalk at night. Signs read: “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 165 DAYS,” “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES,” “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY,” and “FREE THE GUARD.” A red-and-white DC flag, a “DON’T TREAD ON DC” flag, a megaphone, a hand drum, metal bowls, spoons, and a small bell are arranged on the pavement.

DC has been occupied for 165 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest signs and objects arranged on a city sidewalk at night. Signs read: “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 164 DAYS,” “YOU GET NO HONOR IN OCCUPYING STREETS,” “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY,” “FREE DC,” and “FREE THE GUARD,” alongside a red-and-white DC flag, a hand drum, a megaphone, and a wooden spoon.

To the intoxicated off-duty guards yelling "Fuck Free DC" at us tonight, we're protesting for you too. DC has been occupied for 164 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest signs and noise-making items laid out on a city sidewalk at night. Visible signs read: “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 163 DAYS,” “FREE DC,” “HONK FOR DEMOCRACY,” “FUND FOOD NOT ICE,” “NO HONOR IN OCCUPYING STREETS,” and “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY.” A DC flag with a coiled snake and the words “DON’T TREAD ON DC,” a hand drum, metal bowls, spoons, and a small bell are arranged among the signs.

DC has been occupied for 163 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

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Protest signs and noise-making tools arranged on a sidewalk at night. Signs read: “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 161 DAYS,” “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES,” “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY,” “FREE DC,” and “FREE THE GUARD.” A megaphone, hand drum, metal bowls, and a green tote bag sit among the signs.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” —MLK. DC has been occupied for 161 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

A protest display on a city sidewalk at night. DC flags and banners reading “FREE DC” and “DON’T TREAD ON DC” are laid on the ground. Signs read: “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 160 DAYS,” “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES,” “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY,” “NO TROOPS,” “FREE DC,” and “FREE THE GUARD.” A megaphone, hand drum, metal bowls, and utensils are arranged among the signs.

DC has been occupied for 161 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

A protest display arranged on a city sidewalk at night. On the ground are multiple signs, flags, and noise-making items. Visible signs read: “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 158 DAYS” (outlined with small lights), “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES,” “FREE DC,” “NO TROOPS,” “HONK FOR DEMOCRACY,” and “HONK 4 OUR DEMOCRACY.” A red-and-white DC flag and a “FREE DC” banner are laid flat. Metal bowls, pots, and wooden spoons are grouped together as percussion tools. Red spray-paint markings are visible on the sidewalk, and people’s legs and shoes appear at the edge of the frame.

DC has been occupied for 159 days, and it looks like it's going to continue to be for at least 349 more. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest signs and materials arranged on a sidewalk at night. An illuminated sign reads “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 158 DAYS.” Other signs read “HONK 4 DEMOCRACY,” “NO TROOPS,” and “YOU GET NO VALOR IN TERRORIZING U.S. CITIES.” A “DON’T TREAD ON DC” flag with a coiled snake and a vertical “FREE DC” flag lie on the ground with their flagpoles. Two metal bowls with spoons sit near the signs. Red spray-paint markings are visible on the pavement, with a manhole cover at the left edge of the frame.

DC has been occupied for 158 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest materials arranged on a sidewalk at night. A light-outlined sign reads “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 156 DAYS.” Nearby signs read “HONK 4 YOUR DEMOCRACY,” “FREE DC,” “FREE THE GUARD,” “NO TROOPS,” “HONK 4 YOUR DEMOCRACY,” and “RESPECT YOUR OATH & UNIFORM.” A black sign reads “HONK 4 YOUR DEMOCRACY.” A small megaphone, metal bowls, a rolled poster, and a round drum are placed among the signs. Red spray-paint markings are visible on the pavement, and a person’s shadow falls across the scene.

Good night to everyone except the Guard who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with me for a minute during tonight's protest. Didn't go how you thought it would considering how many people blew their horns seeing you standing next to a sign saying DC has been occupied for 156 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation

Protest signs and a flag arranged on a sidewalk at night. A “DON’T TREAD ON DC” flag with red stripes, stars, and a coiled snake lies across the top. Below it, illuminated by small string lights, a sign reads “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 155 DAYS.” Other signs read “HONK 4 YOUR DEMOCRACY,” “FREE DC,” and “RESPECT YOUR OATH & UNIFORM.” A small megaphone rests near the flag, and red spray-paint markings are visible on the pavement around the display.

DC has been occupied for 155 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest materials laid out on a sidewalk at night. Signs read “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 153 DAYS,” “FREE DC,” “HONK NOW,” “HONK 4 YOUR DEMOCRACY,” and “BILL OF RIGHTS PROTECTS YOU & ME.” A megaphone rests near the signs. A “DON’T TREAD ON DC” flag with red stripes and stars is spread on the ground with its flagpole attached. Red spray-paint markings are visible on the pavement, and a few people’s shoes appear at the edge of the frame.

DC has been occupied for 153 days. I'm tired, y'all. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

Protest signs, flags, and noise-making items arranged on a wet sidewalk at night. Two DC flags are spread out, including one reading “DON’T TREAD ON DC.” Visible signs read “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 152 DAYS,” “FREE DC,” “FREE THE GUARD,” “HONK FOR DEMOCRACY,” “HONK 4 DEMOCRACY,” and “DO YOU OATH & UNIFORM!” A black sign reads “HONK 4 DEMOCRACY.” A megaphone, a round hand drum, metal pots, spoons, a small bell, and a flagpole are placed among the signs. Red spray-painted markings are visible on the pavement.

DC has been occupied for 152 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight

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A DC flag lies on the ground above a lit sign reading “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 148 DAYS.” A small sign on a stick reads “FREE DC.” Metal bowls and a spoon are placed beside the signs.

DC has been occupied for 148 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight 🍒

Protest materials are spread on a sidewalk at night. A central sign reads “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 147 DAYS.” Surrounding signs read “FREE DC,” “RESPECT YOUR OATH & UNIFORM,” “HONK 4 DEMOCRACY,” and “HOMERULE YES!!” A cardboard sign says “LET THE GUARD GO HOME.” Several “DON’T TREAD ON DC” flags and a red FREE DC banner are laid out. A megaphone, metal bowls, spoons, and a large round drum are arranged among the signs, with people’s legs visible around the display.

To the gentleman yelling at us from his car to stop protesting because we're not oppressed, none of us are free until all of us are free. DC has been occupied for 147 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight 🍒

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Thank you to thesouthwester for publishing my piece about Noise Every Night. Links to the PDF (see page 4) and a text version because alt text is too long below. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight 🍒

Protest materials are laid out on a sidewalk at night. A lit sign in the center reads “DC HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR 145 DAYS.” Other signs read “FREE DC,” “HONK FOR DEMOCRACY!,” and a cardboard sign saying “LET THE GUARD GO HOME.” Two “DON’T TREAD ON DC” flags and a red-and-white DC flag are spread out behind the signs. A small megaphone, metal bowls, spoons, a handheld bell, and a large round drum are arranged among the materials.

I was on the IR for a few days, but I'm back now, and DC has been occupied for 145 days. #freedc #endtheoccupation #noiseeverynight 🍒