Lisa D. T. Rice #MaskUp
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This was me, a little over a year ago, dressed in suffragette white, wearing a sandwich board stating: I CANNOT VOTE TODAY ASK ME WHY. As a registered unaffiliated (independent) voter, I'm barred from voting in DC's taxpayer-funded primary elections. 73% of voters here want to change that. 1/2
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It didn’t even take 6 hours.
November 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
It didn’t even take 6 hours.
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Yes.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
Didn’t the FBi pull a lot of personnel from anti terrorism to put them on deportations?
Actually the whole security establishment pivoted
Actually the whole security establishment pivoted
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Yes.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
☀️ Good morning, good ppl! Having made the filling for sweet potato pies last night, I'm heading to the grocery store for pie crusts (one of my fav cooking short cuts). Here's hoping they're in stock. I have neither the time nor inclination to make crust from scratch today. 😂 Good cooking, everyone!🙏🏽
November 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
☀️ Good morning, good ppl! Having made the filling for sweet potato pies last night, I'm heading to the grocery store for pie crusts (one of my fav cooking short cuts). Here's hoping they're in stock. I have neither the time nor inclination to make crust from scratch today. 😂 Good cooking, everyone!🙏🏽
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NEW: The two shot National Guard troops never should have been in DC. More troops is no answer.
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. Trump, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. Trump, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
The two shot National Guard troops never should have been in DC. More troops is no answer.
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. Trump, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
www.lawdork.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
NEW: The two shot National Guard troops never should have been in DC. More troops is no answer.
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. Trump, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. Trump, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
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Watch out for your neighbors in DC today. Give folks cash if you see them so they can at least get indoors for a bit.
November 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Watch out for your neighbors in DC today. Give folks cash if you see them so they can at least get indoors for a bit.
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Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the last 24 hours. Because of you, we’re getting close to qualifying for DC Fair Elections! If you haven't contributed yet - can you chip in up to $50 to help us reach our goal?
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November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the last 24 hours. Because of you, we’re getting close to qualifying for DC Fair Elections! If you haven't contributed yet - can you chip in up to $50 to help us reach our goal?
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¡Lo logramos! Les agradezco porque el pasado fin de semana calificamos para el programa de financiamiento proporcional al recibir donaciones de 150 residentes del Distrito.
November 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
¡Lo logramos! Les agradezco porque el pasado fin de semana calificamos para el programa de financiamiento proporcional al recibir donaciones de 150 residentes del Distrito.
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Voters were clear that this was what they wanted. It’s a good program that expands democracy and the Board of Elections has told us they are ready to implement. It’s time to move forward.
Fresh off grilling elections officials at a hearing yesterday, Wendell Felder introduces a bill meant to delay the implementation of ranked-choice voting.
A similar push failed during the budget talks. And, FWIW, BOE said Monday it was on track to have RCV ready by June...
A similar push failed during the budget talks. And, FWIW, BOE said Monday it was on track to have RCV ready by June...
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Voters were clear that this was what they wanted. It’s a good program that expands democracy and the Board of Elections has told us they are ready to implement. It’s time to move forward.
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I hope the Council listens to the 73% of Washingtonians who voted last year to implement RCV and rejects this last minute delay tactic.
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I hope the Council listens to the 73% of Washingtonians who voted last year to implement RCV and rejects this last minute delay tactic.
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As the former lead organizer for the I-83 campaign, which brought ranked choice voting to DC, I believe the recent effort by some members of the DC Council to delay RCV is wrong and unnecessary.
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
As the former lead organizer for the I-83 campaign, which brought ranked choice voting to DC, I believe the recent effort by some members of the DC Council to delay RCV is wrong and unnecessary.
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At her post-2026 decision presser, I asked Bowser whether she supports Felder's bill to delay RCV. She was noncommittal on the bill itself, but called the change "a big thing to deliver by June," particularly with so many major races on the ballot.
Her full answer:
Her full answer:
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
At her post-2026 decision presser, I asked Bowser whether she supports Felder's bill to delay RCV. She was noncommittal on the bill itself, but called the change "a big thing to deliver by June," particularly with so many major races on the ballot.
Her full answer:
Her full answer:
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You can’t give the democrats info like this because they are going to work very hard to make sure those numbers are switched by November
Generic Ballot Polling:
🔵 Democrat: 46%
🔴 Republican: 36%
High Point / Nov 14, 2025
🔵 Democrat: 46%
🔴 Republican: 36%
High Point / Nov 14, 2025
November 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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I repeat, RFK Jr doesn’t have to say “I’m banning vaccines” to effectively ban vaccines. Exhibit umpteen hundred and sixteen (this happened the same day they appointed the anti-vaxxing snake-oil salesman above as deputy CDC head):
The CDC has turned off its vaccine search tool.
The vaccines.gov site now gives an error when you enter a valid zip code.
They also removed text saying “Vaccines can help you stay healthy” and added a banner saying the site is being updated.
The vaccines.gov site now gives an error when you enter a valid zip code.
They also removed text saying “Vaccines can help you stay healthy” and added a banner saying the site is being updated.
November 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I repeat, RFK Jr doesn’t have to say “I’m banning vaccines” to effectively ban vaccines. Exhibit umpteen hundred and sixteen (this happened the same day they appointed the anti-vaxxing snake-oil salesman above as deputy CDC head):
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More 2026 candidate news!
ANC1B Chair Miguel Deramo has filed in Ward 1, the sixth candidate in that race:
miguelward1.com
Gloria Nauden has also filed in Ward 6. Interestingly, she's been involved in Trayon White's campaigns in the past.
ANC1B Chair Miguel Deramo has filed in Ward 1, the sixth candidate in that race:
miguelward1.com
Gloria Nauden has also filed in Ward 6. Interestingly, she's been involved in Trayon White's campaigns in the past.
November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
More 2026 candidate news!
ANC1B Chair Miguel Deramo has filed in Ward 1, the sixth candidate in that race:
miguelward1.com
Gloria Nauden has also filed in Ward 6. Interestingly, she's been involved in Trayon White's campaigns in the past.
ANC1B Chair Miguel Deramo has filed in Ward 1, the sixth candidate in that race:
miguelward1.com
Gloria Nauden has also filed in Ward 6. Interestingly, she's been involved in Trayon White's campaigns in the past.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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🔗: https://al.com/life/2025/11/this-tiny-alabama-town-has-never-had-a-library-but-thats-about-to-change.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The small town of Orrville, which has a population around 150 residents, is about to get its very first public library.
The small town of Orrville, which has a population around 150 residents, is about to get its very first public library.
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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The small town of Orrville, which has a population around 150 residents, is about to get its very first public library.
The small town of Orrville, which has a population around 150 residents, is about to get its very first public library.
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Literally buying one copy of a book at your local indie bookstore can mean the difference in whether they buy future books from that author.
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Everyone knows data centers use a ton of water.
What hardly anyone knows: they can poison the water that remains.
And in eastern Oregon, Amazon is doing exactly that.
What hardly anyone knows: they can poison the water that remains.
And in eastern Oregon, Amazon is doing exactly that.
AI’s water problem is worse than we thought
A new investigation reveals how Amazon is amplifying Oregon’s nitrate pollution crisis.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Everyone knows data centers use a ton of water.
What hardly anyone knows: they can poison the water that remains.
And in eastern Oregon, Amazon is doing exactly that.
What hardly anyone knows: they can poison the water that remains.
And in eastern Oregon, Amazon is doing exactly that.
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Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
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Fresh off grilling elections officials at a hearing yesterday, Wendell Felder introduces a bill meant to delay the implementation of ranked-choice voting.
A similar push failed during the budget talks. And, FWIW, BOE said Monday it was on track to have RCV ready by June...
A similar push failed during the budget talks. And, FWIW, BOE said Monday it was on track to have RCV ready by June...
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Fresh off grilling elections officials at a hearing yesterday, Wendell Felder introduces a bill meant to delay the implementation of ranked-choice voting.
A similar push failed during the budget talks. And, FWIW, BOE said Monday it was on track to have RCV ready by June...
A similar push failed during the budget talks. And, FWIW, BOE said Monday it was on track to have RCV ready by June...
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Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now
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November 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
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Jimmy Cliff, légende du reggae, est mort
Jimmy Cliff, légende du reggae, est mort
L’auteur-compositeur et interprète de reggae jamaïcain de renommée internationale s’est éteint à l’âge de 81 ans. Il était notamment connu pour « Many Rivers to Cross », « The Harder They Come », « Reggae Night », « I Can See Clearly Now » ou encore « Hakuna Matata ».
www.lemonde.fr
November 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Jimmy Cliff, légende du reggae, est mort
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The fascist right doesn’t believe that American Jews belong in America. They want us to live in our own ethno-state—not here.
People like Zohran believe America is a multiracial democracy in which everyone should belong.
It’s insane the latter is treated as antisemitism.
People like Zohran believe America is a multiracial democracy in which everyone should belong.
It’s insane the latter is treated as antisemitism.
November 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The fascist right doesn’t believe that American Jews belong in America. They want us to live in our own ethno-state—not here.
People like Zohran believe America is a multiracial democracy in which everyone should belong.
It’s insane the latter is treated as antisemitism.
People like Zohran believe America is a multiracial democracy in which everyone should belong.
It’s insane the latter is treated as antisemitism.
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They do realize they have the ability to vote against administration bills instead of just grumbling to reporters?
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
They do realize they have the ability to vote against administration bills instead of just grumbling to reporters?