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Tom the Dancing Bug, by Ruben Bolling @rubenbolling.bsky.social · 1d

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 2d

I did tomorrow’s wordle in the middle of the 14th inning—it must have gone up in the 12th or something

Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 3d

Events DC should have paid to the District government an additional $68.7 million in “excess cash” according to DC law

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Jim Lokay @jimlokay.com · 4d

To discuss “left-wing Antifa violence,” the White House invites the man who pushed the bogus Pizzagate conspiracy so hard it radicalized a guy to shoot up a crowded restaurant.

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 5d

The letter of the OMA says that council may adopt its own rules to ensure that the policy of 2-572 is met. 2-572 says “The public policy of the District is that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the actions of those who represent them.”

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 6d

This is great. The absurdity of this moment captured. Make it go viral.

Andy @andyoregon.bsky.social · 6d

Jess Waters recycling the same guy over and over to represent “former” different enemies

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 6d

So, who’s going to dress up on halloween as a sexual matador?

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 8d

If you like yelling about misuse of the passive voice, THIS IS IT.

CNN @cnn.com · 9d

Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken. https://cnn.it/4pPCXIt

37 people arrested and American kids separated from parents after ICE raid at Chicago apartments | CNN

Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken.

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 10d

Washington Post dismantled the platform Jamal wrote on. Discarded the fellowship they created in his memory.

They fired me unjustly for speaking the truth.

But I’ll never stop talking about my friend, writer, and amazing human, Jamal Khashoggi.

RIP, Jamal.

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Jamal Khashoggi, the Washington Post, and the Cost of Speaking Out

As Saudi Arabia hosts comedians and courts gamers, the silenced voice of Jamal Khashoggi still echoes.

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Janeese4DC @janeese4dc.bsky.social · 10d

“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 · 10d

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.

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 11d

U.S. Government: We charge the defendant with assaulting, resisting, or impeding a federal officer.

Defendant: Fuck you, that was the Mississippi National Guard.

U.S.: Your honor, we move to dismiss without prejudice.

Court: Fuck you, dismissed *with* prejudice 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 11d

In a ruling yesterday, a federal judge in D.C. tore into federal prosecutors for how they have handled a number of arrests during the Trump takeover of D.C. in August/September. She wrote that federal judges in the city have seen "unprecedented prosecutorial action."

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CM Janeese Lewis George @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social · 11d

During a time when our norms and rights are under attack, it's up to local governments to reinforce the rights of our people and fight back with every tool we have.   Read my full op-ed with @cd13.lacity.gov @andrefor40th.bsky.social @localprogress.bsky.social: ⬇️

www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 11d

hello I died

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 11d

Oh: the answer is no. I used to do it on a spreadsheet, but that was a long time ago.

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 11d

If I understand things right, they estimate revenues at the bottom end of a confidence interval. I don’t like that.

In their defense, though, revenue estimation is really hard. It helped DC’s FY25 revenues that courts enjoined some federal layoffs for a time—but that’s an impossible prediction

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 11d

Yours is better, but I’m sharing mine to make this a Thing

In response to a fundraising message from Sen. Schumer, I suggested that he raise money by promising to resign from leadership when a fundraising goal is met

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 11d

My wife just got an email. We’re in Ward 4

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 11d

I doubt that Jeff Bezos or Will Lewis have pitched in a dime to support @51st.news, but wow have those dudes helped it grow.

To them I say: thank you for your consistently dumb decisions and craven retreat from sound journalism.

Long live The 51st.

Abigail Higgins @abigailhiggins.bsky.social · 12d

Guys @51st.news is one year old 🥲 What a bright thing during a dark time.
"Being an independent news source, able to cover this historic moment — free from billionaire owner meddling — has been vital. We’re only beholden to readers like you." @christurdisani.bsky.social 51st.news/one-year-of-...

One year of publishing The 51st

And what a year it's been!

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Sam Rosen-Amy @rosenamy.bsky.social · 12d

The Spirit doing something no other DC-area team is doing.

Washington Spirit @washingtonspirit.com · 12d

Different roots. Same home. ONE SPIRIT 💛

The first 200 federal employees can claim a voucher for a free ticket on a first-come, first-served basis.

After that, a limited number of $10 tickets for federal employees will be available so you can bring your friends & family!

🎟️ bit.ly/46vSPrX

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 12d

Now can we get a democratic country—like a Canada or a Germany—to do some pirate radio stations in the U.S.?

Reuters Legal @legal.reuters.com · 12d

The Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday it has furloughed 1,044 employees -- or 81% of its staff -- and suspended most normal operations after a lapse in U.S. government funding.

FCC suspends most normal operations, furloughs 81% of staff

The Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday it has furloughed 1,044 employees -- or 81% of its staff -- and suspended most normal operations after a lapse in U.S. government funding.

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Mike Nellis @mikenellis.bsky.social · 12d

It can’t be said enough: the last three times the government has shut down, Donald Trump was president of the United States, and Republicans controlled the House and the Senate. They cannot govern.

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Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 12d

The $289M increase to FY26 revenue is largely wiped out by $171M in revenue losses from federal tax changes. Then the overall FY26 estimate is 1.6% lower than the FY25 estimate. Those are not good numbers.

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 13d

There's only one time when the military was used on "domestic enemies" for an extended period of time. And both Trump and his SecDef have made it pretty clear that they would have sided with the domestic enemies.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13d

Trump declares war on Americans: "Our history is filled with military heroes who took on all enemies foreign and domestic. That's what the oath says -- foreign and domestic. Well we also have domestic."

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Elisabeth R. Anker @libankerdc.bsky.social · 13d

no fatties or chicks when we march toward our greatest enemy, our fellow americans

the hype @thehyyyype.bsky.social · 13d

Generals I have gathered you here today to make sure the military isn't doing anything gay or black

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Max Boot @maxboot.bsky.social · 13d

Most interesting part of the speech—a familiar MAGA tirade—was the audience reaction. Didn’t hear a single person applaud. Generals and admirals sat silently during this political lecture from a former National Guard captain. The right reaction.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13d

Hegseth: "A few months ago I was at the White House when President Trump announced his liberation day for America's trade policy. It was a landmark day. Well, today is another liberation day. The liberation of America's warriors ... you kill people and break things for a living."

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