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The people of the District of Columbia deserve dignity, respect, and self-determination. Join our movement to win it. #FreeDC
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We're building power to make DC’s demand for full democratic representation un-ignorable. Our communities deserve dignity, respect, and self-determination. Join the effort to win it. #FreeDC
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DC residents have all the obligations of citizenship, including serving in every American war. They deserve equal representation in all aspects.
I introduced my bill to add the DC seal in stained glass among seals of the states in the Library of Congress.
I introduced my bill to add the DC seal in stained glass among seals of the states in the Library of Congress.
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
DC residents have all the obligations of citizenship, including serving in every American war. They deserve equal representation in all aspects.
I introduced my bill to add the DC seal in stained glass among seals of the states in the Library of Congress.
I introduced my bill to add the DC seal in stained glass among seals of the states in the Library of Congress.
“When shootings involving MPD officers happen, there are laws and regulations requiring that specific information be shared. The two recent shootings, though, show the significant gap in transparency that exists when federal agents pull the trigger.”
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November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
“When shootings involving MPD officers happen, there are laws and regulations requiring that specific information be shared. The two recent shootings, though, show the significant gap in transparency that exists when federal agents pull the trigger.”
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What's the matter guys, don't like it when people recognize you for your work?
An ICE agent was caught removing a sign marking an ICE kidnapping in DC last week! Do we think he did it out of anger, embarrassment, or most appropriately shame? If you think what you’re doing is right, why are you trying to hide the evidence? 👀
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
What's the matter guys, don't like it when people recognize you for your work?
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A DC that’s free: 💯
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A DC that’s free: 💯
November 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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A DC that’s free: 💯
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A DC that’s free: 💯
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He look it’s Megan Rapinoe in a @freedcproject.bsky.social flag at the NWSL championship!
November 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
He look it’s Megan Rapinoe in a @freedcproject.bsky.social flag at the NWSL championship!
If you've been to a @washingtonspirit game this season you've heard the #FreeDC chant at the 51st minute — because the people of DC refuse to be silent in our demand for full rights, dignity, and full power from this federal administration.
DC, RISE UP! GO SPIRIT, WE LOVE YOU DC!
DC, RISE UP! GO SPIRIT, WE LOVE YOU DC!
November 23, 2025 at 1:15 AM
If you've been to a @washingtonspirit game this season you've heard the #FreeDC chant at the 51st minute — because the people of DC refuse to be silent in our demand for full rights, dignity, and full power from this federal administration.
DC, RISE UP! GO SPIRIT, WE LOVE YOU DC!
DC, RISE UP! GO SPIRIT, WE LOVE YOU DC!
HAPPENING NOW: DC community members are outside MPD headquarters to demand independent investigations of and release of all officer names and body cam footage in the three deaths in police custody this week, as well as the termination of Trump’s “DC Safe and Beautiful” Task Force.
November 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
HAPPENING NOW: DC community members are outside MPD headquarters to demand independent investigations of and release of all officer names and body cam footage in the three deaths in police custody this week, as well as the termination of Trump’s “DC Safe and Beautiful” Task Force.
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital.
Judge orders Trump administration to end National Guard deployment in DC
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital. U.S.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital.
BREAKING: A federal judge ruled the Trump administration’s National Guard deployment in D.C. is unlawful and ordered it to end.
Judge orders Trump administration to end National Guard deployment in DC
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded Thursday that...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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After a record-breaking government shutdown that they caused, Trump & Republicans want to spend time micromanaging DC instead of representing their constituents.
If Trump wanted to run DC, he should resign & run for mayor.
I testified in the House Rules Committee to make it clear: hands off DC.
If Trump wanted to run DC, he should resign & run for mayor.
I testified in the House Rules Committee to make it clear: hands off DC.
November 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
After a record-breaking government shutdown that they caused, Trump & Republicans want to spend time micromanaging DC instead of representing their constituents.
If Trump wanted to run DC, he should resign & run for mayor.
I testified in the House Rules Committee to make it clear: hands off DC.
If Trump wanted to run DC, he should resign & run for mayor.
I testified in the House Rules Committee to make it clear: hands off DC.
What DC communities *actually* need is help with the housing affordability crisis. Applications open today for DC's emergency rental assistance and it will be Hunger Games-level of need.
If Congress wanted to help DC they'd take action on this — not force us backwards on bail and police reform.
If Congress wanted to help DC they'd take action on this — not force us backwards on bail and police reform.
Important reminder for DC tenants: applications for emergency rental assistance open tomorrow at 9am.
This year, all applications will be made by appointment only.
You can make an appointment by calling the Virginia Williams Center at 202-507-6666 starting at 9am or by visiting 64 New York Ave NE.
This year, all applications will be made by appointment only.
You can make an appointment by calling the Virginia Williams Center at 202-507-6666 starting at 9am or by visiting 64 New York Ave NE.
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
What DC communities *actually* need is help with the housing affordability crisis. Applications open today for DC's emergency rental assistance and it will be Hunger Games-level of need.
If Congress wanted to help DC they'd take action on this — not force us backwards on bail and police reform.
If Congress wanted to help DC they'd take action on this — not force us backwards on bail and police reform.
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These 20 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to fully repeal DC's police reform laws.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM
These 20 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to fully repeal DC's police reform laws.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
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If you say "Trump is a threat to democracy" and vote like this, you simply don't believe what you say.
The idea that swing state Dems would "need" to vote for this is also laughable. No one in your district is kept up at night by the idea that a crooked cop in DC won't get hired back.
The idea that swing state Dems would "need" to vote for this is also laughable. No one in your district is kept up at night by the idea that a crooked cop in DC won't get hired back.
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
If you say "Trump is a threat to democracy" and vote like this, you simply don't believe what you say.
The idea that swing state Dems would "need" to vote for this is also laughable. No one in your district is kept up at night by the idea that a crooked cop in DC won't get hired back.
The idea that swing state Dems would "need" to vote for this is also laughable. No one in your district is kept up at night by the idea that a crooked cop in DC won't get hired back.
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The two bills the House passed last night serve only to criminalize poverty and erode trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
The Senate must vote these bills down and reject this blatant attack on DC’s local autonomy.
Congress has no right to drag us backward.
The Senate must vote these bills down and reject this blatant attack on DC’s local autonomy.
Congress has no right to drag us backward.
November 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The two bills the House passed last night serve only to criminalize poverty and erode trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
The Senate must vote these bills down and reject this blatant attack on DC’s local autonomy.
Congress has no right to drag us backward.
The Senate must vote these bills down and reject this blatant attack on DC’s local autonomy.
Congress has no right to drag us backward.
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20+ Democrats joined Republicans in undermining DC's public safety and Home Rule.
This makes everyone less safe.
A fight for DC autonomy is a fight for democracy.
Shameful.
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This makes everyone less safe.
A fight for DC autonomy is a fight for democracy.
Shameful.
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House passes DC-centered bills to remove cashless bail and previous DC police reforms
U.S. Representatives backed two bills late Wednesday night that would remove cashless bail and a 2022 police reform measure enacted after the George Floyd prote
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November 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
20+ Democrats joined Republicans in undermining DC's public safety and Home Rule.
This makes everyone less safe.
A fight for DC autonomy is a fight for democracy.
Shameful.
wjla.com/news/local/h...
This makes everyone less safe.
A fight for DC autonomy is a fight for democracy.
Shameful.
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The House has passed H.R. 5107, a bill to undo basic transparency and accountability measures for DC police.
Rolling back laws around police accountability is dangerous and will encourage abuse of power.
H.R. 5107 is wrong and we will continue to fight its passage.
Rolling back laws around police accountability is dangerous and will encourage abuse of power.
H.R. 5107 is wrong and we will continue to fight its passage.
November 20, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The House has passed H.R. 5107, a bill to undo basic transparency and accountability measures for DC police.
Rolling back laws around police accountability is dangerous and will encourage abuse of power.
H.R. 5107 is wrong and we will continue to fight its passage.
Rolling back laws around police accountability is dangerous and will encourage abuse of power.
H.R. 5107 is wrong and we will continue to fight its passage.
The House has passed H.R. 5214, a bill to return DC to cash bail.
Cash bail creates two tiers of justice, one for people with money and one without. DC abolished it more than 30 years ago and crime has dropped precipitously since.
H.R. 5214 is wrong and we will continue to fight its passage.
Cash bail creates two tiers of justice, one for people with money and one without. DC abolished it more than 30 years ago and crime has dropped precipitously since.
H.R. 5214 is wrong and we will continue to fight its passage.
November 20, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The House has passed H.R. 5214, a bill to return DC to cash bail.
Cash bail creates two tiers of justice, one for people with money and one without. DC abolished it more than 30 years ago and crime has dropped precipitously since.
H.R. 5214 is wrong and we will continue to fight its passage.
Cash bail creates two tiers of justice, one for people with money and one without. DC abolished it more than 30 years ago and crime has dropped precipitously since.
H.R. 5214 is wrong and we will continue to fight its passage.
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House Dems should be focused on this — DoD trying to normalize troops on American streets — not trying to reinstate a cash bail policy in DC that hasn’t been in effect for 3 decades.
The Alaska National Guard has responded to public concerns around a rapid response unit trained for "civil disturbance operations:" 100 service members will be trained "to support civil authorities."
At the request of Gov. Dunleavy, they will deploy to Washington D.C. in March 2026.
Story TK
At the request of Gov. Dunleavy, they will deploy to Washington D.C. in March 2026.
Story TK
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
House Dems should be focused on this — DoD trying to normalize troops on American streets — not trying to reinstate a cash bail policy in DC that hasn’t been in effect for 3 decades.
"The @cbc.house.gov will continue to oppose any effort to silence D.C. residents, and we call on our colleagues to reject these harmful, anti-democratic pieces of legislation and join us to advance D.C. statehood."
Congressional Black Caucus
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans ...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
"The @cbc.house.gov will continue to oppose any effort to silence D.C. residents, and we call on our colleagues to reject these harmful, anti-democratic pieces of legislation and join us to advance D.C. statehood."
This is the real threat to DC's safety right now — not people awaiting trial, and not local police being held accountable.
House Dems, see the larger picture. The DC bills you will vote on tonight are only about whether you will cooperate with Trump's agenda of detention or oppose it. Nothing else.
House Dems, see the larger picture. The DC bills you will vote on tonight are only about whether you will cooperate with Trump's agenda of detention or oppose it. Nothing else.
The Alaska National Guard has responded to public concerns around a rapid response unit trained for "civil disturbance operations:" 100 service members will be trained "to support civil authorities."
At the request of Gov. Dunleavy, they will deploy to Washington D.C. in March 2026.
Story TK
At the request of Gov. Dunleavy, they will deploy to Washington D.C. in March 2026.
Story TK
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This is the real threat to DC's safety right now — not people awaiting trial, and not local police being held accountable.
House Dems, see the larger picture. The DC bills you will vote on tonight are only about whether you will cooperate with Trump's agenda of detention or oppose it. Nothing else.
House Dems, see the larger picture. The DC bills you will vote on tonight are only about whether you will cooperate with Trump's agenda of detention or oppose it. Nothing else.
We thank all of the members who are standing up for the people of DC! The reps that went to bat for DC help us to stay in the fight to protect our home and each other!
Democrats, VOTE NO on H.R. 5214 and 5107!!!
Democrats, VOTE NO on H.R. 5214 and 5107!!!
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We thank all of the members who are standing up for the people of DC! The reps that went to bat for DC help us to stay in the fight to protect our home and each other!
Democrats, VOTE NO on H.R. 5214 and 5107!!!
Democrats, VOTE NO on H.R. 5214 and 5107!!!
Sure seems pretty weird to *schedule* a "rapid response unit" to deploy four and a half months from now. 😬
The Alaska National Guard has responded to public concerns around a rapid response unit trained for "civil disturbance operations:" 100 service members will be trained "to support civil authorities."
At the request of Gov. Dunleavy, they will deploy to Washington D.C. in March 2026.
Story TK
At the request of Gov. Dunleavy, they will deploy to Washington D.C. in March 2026.
Story TK
November 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Sure seems pretty weird to *schedule* a "rapid response unit" to deploy four and a half months from now. 😬
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D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Only two nations in the world use cash bail: the Philippines and the United States.
DC eliminated cash bail more than 30 years ago because it's wrong to have one system of justice if you're rich and another if you're poor.
House Dems, DC is watching your votes on H.R. 5214.
DC eliminated cash bail more than 30 years ago because it's wrong to have one system of justice if you're rich and another if you're poor.
House Dems, DC is watching your votes on H.R. 5214.
November 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Only two nations in the world use cash bail: the Philippines and the United States.
DC eliminated cash bail more than 30 years ago because it's wrong to have one system of justice if you're rich and another if you're poor.
House Dems, DC is watching your votes on H.R. 5214.
DC eliminated cash bail more than 30 years ago because it's wrong to have one system of justice if you're rich and another if you're poor.
House Dems, DC is watching your votes on H.R. 5214.
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The House is voting today on two bills that will put hard-fought reforms to DC’s justice system in the crosshairs.
But what happens in DC doesn’t stay here. When it’s DC today, it’s always America tomorrow. We can stop it right here, right now. #FreeDC
But what happens in DC doesn’t stay here. When it’s DC today, it’s always America tomorrow. We can stop it right here, right now. #FreeDC
November 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The House is voting today on two bills that will put hard-fought reforms to DC’s justice system in the crosshairs.
But what happens in DC doesn’t stay here. When it’s DC today, it’s always America tomorrow. We can stop it right here, right now. #FreeDC
But what happens in DC doesn’t stay here. When it’s DC today, it’s always America tomorrow. We can stop it right here, right now. #FreeDC