Congressman Ron Paul is honored at the Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) Annual Convention.  Over his long and successful career, Paul has been an outspoken voice for liberty, building a political movement throughout the US and in Congress.  This day was not only moving but historic- the House of Represenatives voted on and passed his 'Audit the Federal Reserve' bill.
David Bronner of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps harvests industrial hemp in front of the White House.  Large signs around him say " Dear Mr. President, Let US Farmers Grow Hemp" .  The action comes directly after National Hemp History Week
Seema Patel, Kiran Ahuja, Miya Chen, wearing Saris. Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) .  This 18th Annual Gala Awards was the largest yet, thanks in part to the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.  President Obama spoke.  Photo by Ben Droz.
The annual Ball on the Mall.  Photo by Ben Droz
Cherry Blast IV, a yearly event by the Pinkline Project, is held at the LightBox DC, the abandomed warehouse turned arts + events space in Anacostia.
Erica Schlaikjer, Eco-Depot. Before construction begins on a new restaurant in the heart of Georgetown, the Water Street Project is host to art installations and unique events.  The temporary arts and events space is a partnership between the owners of Cafe Bonaparte and Napoleon Bistro, and the arts+ events group,  No Kings Collective.  theWaterstproject.com Photo by Ben Droz
Congressman Ron Paul is honored at the Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) Annual Convention. Over his long and successful career, Paul has been an outspoken voice for liberty, building a political movement throughout the US and in Congress. This day was not only moving but historic- the House of Represenatives voted on and passed his 'Audit the Federal Reserve' bill.
Congressman Ron Paul is honored at the Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) Annual Convention.  Over his long and successful career, Paul has been an outspoken voice for liberty, building a political movement throughout the US and in Congress.  This day was not only moving but historic- the House of Represenatives voted on and passed his 'Audit the Federal Reserve' bill.
Congressman Ron Paul is honored at the Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) Annual Convention. Over his long and successful career, Paul has been an outspoken voice for liberty, building a political movement throughout the US and in Congress. This day was not only moving but historic- the House of Represenatives voted on and passed his 'Audit the Federal Reserve' bill.
See photo in original gallery.