In preparation for Sunday’s "Unite the Right 2" rally at the White House, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the District’s public safety plan, which includes the signing of a Mayor’s Order that allows the Bowser Administration to activate the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Prior to the announcement, Mayor Bowser hosted a roundtable discussion with community and faith leaders about the upcoming events. “As the nation’s capital, we host millions of visitors each year. Fortunately, very, very few share the views that will be expressed in Lafayette Park on Sunday. Washington, DC is a city of love, inclusion, and diversity, and – like millions of Americans across the nation – we know that the people who are coming here to profess hate and sow division are wrong,” said Mayor Bowser. “This weekend, and every day going forward, we will ensure that the world knows that no matter how much attention these people demand, that they will never represent the values of our city or our nation.” According to a press release: "The level two activation of the District’s EOC allows local, state, and federal agencies to work together to coordinate the necessary supports for all critical incident responses. Ahead of this weekend’s events, residents and visitors are being encouraged to sign up for AlertDC at alertdc.dc.gov to receive important and emergency updates from DC Government." “Several District agencies, regional partners, and federal agencies are staffing the District’s EOC to support the law enforcement response,” said DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency Director Dr. Christopher Rodriguez. “Residents and visitors should sign up for AlertDC and be prepared if they see something, to say something to law enforcement.” The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is coordinating with U.S. Park Police (USPP) and other District and Federal partners to deploy appropriate resources and personnel for the event. “The Metropolitan Police Department facilitates safe demonstrations on a daily basis,” says Chief of Police Peter Newsham. “Our intentions are to continue to value the first amendment rights of everyone in the District of Columbia without compromising the safety of participants or bystanders.” MPD says will enforce the following road closures on Sunday, August 12, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.: · 15th Street, NW, from Constitution Avenue to K Street, NW · 17th Street, NW, from Constitution Avenue to K Street, NW · 18th Street, NW, from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW · 19th Street, NW, from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW · 20th Street, NW, from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW · 21st Street, NW, from E ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuaAkzvsvb8

Elected Kent County Commissioner Monica Sparks (D) along with Kristen Day of Democrats for Life delivered a letter Tuesday to the Democratic Party National Headquarters to demand a meeting with the DNC chairman and greater inclusion of anti-abortion voices in the Democratic Party. "Equality, non-violence, and non-discrimination!" chanted a handful of activists, which also included the new group "Progressive Uprising Against Abortion" outside the DNC. While left-of-center, these organizations plan to rally Wednesday as the Supreme Court begins to hear oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, which will determine the future of a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks. Filmed by Ford Fischer NO REUSE WITHOUT PERMISSION Please contact Ford Fischer at fordfischer@news2share.com or call (573) 575-NEWS to license video. Photos and additional footage may be available upon request. Support News2Share on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FordFischer Special Thanks to Patreon Contributors Ardel David, Dustin Gagne, and Emily Molli See more at http://News2share.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVUuPBxRmZo