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Alex Koma @alexkoma.bsky.social · 5d

Probably no coincidence that Janeese Lewis George chose this morning to forcefully endorse Robert White for the delegate seat.

Also notable that Pinto is listing an endorsement from former Ward 3 CM Mary Cheh on her website. This race is gonna be spicy…

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Zach Teutsch @zteutsch.bsky.social · 5d

A former Ward 2 ANC just filed a complaint about CM Pinto's (mis)use of Office resources. She sent a citywide mailer days before she announced a run for districtwide office.

drive.google.com/file/d/1qP9V...

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Erin Palmer @erinpalmerdc.bsky.social · 10d

I spy @karenpalmer.bsky.social - who will be reading from She's Under Here and in conversation with me at @peoplesbooktakoma.com on October 12. Come join us!!! peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/shes-u....

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Janeese4DC @janeese4dc.bsky.social · 9d

“Even after the D.C. Council set aside additional funds to continue green card sponsorships, DCPS says it simply won’t spend the money.”

The 51st @51st.news · 9d

DCPS reneged on its promise to help hundreds of international teachers secure a green card. Many may now be forced to leave the country. Read the full story from @maustermuhle.bsky.social 51st.news/dc-green-car...

DCPS promised them green cards. Now, these international teachers have nowhere to turn

More than 200 teachers may soon have to leave the country because of what they say are broken promises from the city's school system.

51st.news

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Jeremiah Lowery @jeremiahlowery.bsky.social · 10d

Join me every Wednesday from 6–7 PM for Restorative/Relaxing Yoga by Candlelight in the beautiful garden at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.

Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel Gardens
Every Wednesday, 6–7 PM Until October 29th
Sign up using this ResortPass Link: www.resortpass.com/hotels/omni-...
$15 per class

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DC Bike Walk Bus PAC @dcbikewalkbuspac.bsky.social · 27d

Virtual volunteer meeting for Bike, Walk and Bus PAC Sept 15th, 730pm-830pm email dcbikewalkbuspac@gmail.com to rsvp

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DC Bike Walk Bus PAC @dcbikewalkbuspac.bsky.social · Sep 10

"They're using this moment that Trump has built up around 'making DC safer' and attempting to run the city in many aspects to raise these points again and push their own personal agendas," said Jeremiah Lowery of D.C's Bike, Walk and Bus PAC

usa.streetsblog.org/2025/09/10/r...

Republicans Target D.C. Traffic Cameras and Right-on-Red Ban Amid Trump 'Takeover' — Streetsblog USA

Automated enforcement has been shown to work. But federal officials who drive everywhere don't like it. Welcome to the Trump administration's takeover.

usa.streetsblog.org

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Janeese4DC @janeese4dc.bsky.social · Sep 8

The continued federal occupation is causing significant delays in various city projects, as workers are fearful of working here and companies are hesitant to send workers and vehicles into the city, due to concerns about ICE and federal enforcement efforts. #FREEDC

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Zach Israel @zachisrael.bsky.social · Sep 5

DC HILL NEWS: The House Oversight Committee just posted its notice and memo for a 10am ET, Wednesday, September 10 markup, focusing on 14 bills impacting the District of Columbia. Bill text here: docs.house.gov/Committee/Ca...

8-page memo here: docs.house.gov/meetings/GO/...

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DC Bike Walk Bus PAC @dcbikewalkbuspac.bsky.social · Sep 5

In 2023, the District and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (“Metro”) piloted free and discounted fares for low-income residents. They found that discounts increased public transit use and well-being.

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CM Janeese Lewis George @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social · Aug 24

This video makes it clear that many federal agents aren’t stopping residents based on warrants or reasonable suspicion — they’re abducting people based on racial profiling and only then releasing them once their status is verified.

This is blatantly unconstitutional.

Matt Shuham @mattshuham.bsky.social · Aug 22

>> On Friday in Columbia Heights, HuffPost observed masked federal agents detain a man insisting he had legal status and pleading that his wife had recently given birth and couldn’t walk.

www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

Delivery Drivers ‘Targeted’ During Trump’s Militarized Takeover Of D.C. Police

Some of the highest-profile arrests during the D.C. “crime emergency” are of immigrants — especially delivery workers for companies like DoorDash.

www.huffpost.com

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Aparna Raj @aparnafordc.bsky.social · Aug 17

This is so, so sad to see.

The vendors are a part of our community. They bring life to a part of the neighborhood that's surrounded by big box stores and corporations. And I'm so angry that they are forced to hide to stay safe.

Jeremiah Lowery @jeremiahlowery.bsky.social · Aug 17

It's wild to see no vendors out in the morning in front of the Target in Columbia Heights DC

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Robyn Swirling @rswirling.bsky.social · Aug 17

I saw 7 MPD cars in Petworth while biking to dinner last night so I stopped. They had detained 3 Latino men who were sitting on the ground. They were detained for drinking in public.

They’d been working on the lawn across the street & took a break on the curb to have a Modelo. That’s it.

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Jeremiah Lowery @jeremiahlowery.bsky.social · Aug 17

It's wild to see no vendors out in the morning in front of the Target in Columbia Heights DC

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Alex Koma @alexkoma.bsky.social · Aug 15

As if this week were not bizarre enough: Mount Pleasant residents tell me a group of federal agents gathered for a photo-op near a pro-immigrant banner, pictured below, then tore it down.

In its place, they left a dildo. A neighbor's Ring camera captured the whole thing...

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DC Bike Walk Bus PAC @dcbikewalkbuspac.bsky.social · Aug 14

In our interview with NBC4, Bike, Walk, and Bus PAC explained how Trump's road proposals would undo years of work to make our streets safer, especially for the most vulnerable road users.

Watch the full story here: www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/l...

Trump's goal to change DC roads could undo safety designs, group says

A group that advocates for safer streets and roads said the medians and configurations are meant to prevent deaths. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

www.nbcwashington.com

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DC Bike Walk Bus PAC @dcbikewalkbuspac.bsky.social · Aug 13

Trump's attacks on traffic safety medians are also dangerous.

They are sometimes broken because of reckless drivers. We need local leaders who will stand up for DC autonomy and traffic safety.

Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · Aug 13

He actually says: "the metal things that are always somebody had a great, a great lobbyist" and "I’ve been looking at those things with the little, right".

How unhinged does he have to get before someone takes they keys away?

www.jefftiedrich.com/p/fuckbraine...

fuckbrained old coot blithers his way through deranged press conference

America’s Mad King has completely lost his mind

www.jefftiedrich.com

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Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · Aug 11

Say what you will about Bowser, but she's very good at disappearing for days when people want a comment from her.

Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · Aug 11

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser mum as Trump announces he's taking over D.C. police, sending in National Guard www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...

D.C. Mayor Mum As Trump Announces He’s Taking Over D.C. Police

www.huffpost.com

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Jeremiah Lowery @jeremiahlowery.bsky.social · Aug 11

Good time for the DC Council & Mayor to have an emergency press conference, & announce emergency public meetings in neighborhoods throughout DC to inform the public about what Trump's takeover of mpd means for the District

Alot of residents are probably really confused right now

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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · Aug 11

For all intents and purposes, D.C. has now lost local control of its police department.

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Jeremiah Lowery @jeremiahlowery.bsky.social · Aug 3

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DC Bike Walk Bus PAC @dcbikewalkbuspac.bsky.social · Jul 21

Launch of Bike, Walk and Bus PAC – a PAC supporting local DC candidates in the 2026 elections who prioritize sustainable transportation solutions!

Together, we can create a safer, greener, and more connected future. #DCBikeWalkBusPACLaunch
RSVP
www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-walk-...

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Zach Israel @zachisrael.bsky.social · Jul 28

@janeese4dc.bsky.social
@cmbrookepinto.bsky.social
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@cmzparker5.bsky.social
@robertwhitedc.bsky.social

Please vote today *against* the amendments filed by CMs Bonds & Felder which indefinitely delay ranked-choice voting in DC elections!

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DC Bike Walk Bus PAC @dcbikewalkbuspac.bsky.social · Jul 21

Launch of Bike, Walk and Bus PAC – a PAC supporting local DC candidates in the 2026 elections who prioritize sustainable transportation solutions!

Together, we can create a safer, greener, and more connected future. #DCBikeWalkBusPACLaunch
RSVP
www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-walk-...

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Jeremiah Lowery @jeremiahlowery.bsky.social · Jul 17

Wth

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Jeremiah Lowery @jeremiahlowery.bsky.social · Jul 12

I wish DC had nice things (mayoral candidates who are pro multimodal transportation) too

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Jul 11

The 14th Street Busway has been a smashing success: faster commutes, fewer crashes, calmer streets.

So why is Eric Adams blocking a similar plan for 34th Street?

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