The District Diary
by Sam Schmirin 🇺🇸 U.S. Politics
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Perspectives, reflections, and experiences from a Gen-Z'er living in Washington, DC
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Content creator, strategist, and former staffer in President Biden's White House Office of Digital Strategy.
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