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The 51st @51st.news · 15h

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Why real D.C. news is so important right now

With powerful people spreading misinformation about our city, The 51st’s work is more vital than ever.

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The 51st @51st.news · 15h

When people in the highest levels of our government are leaning on narratives about D.C. that we know aren’t true — but could influence our political future, our independent journalism is even more vital. Will you support it?

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The 51st @51st.news · 19h

The Douglass Community Land Trust was born from Ward 8 residents’ efforts to ensure D.C.’s first elevated public park would actually benefit existing residents and businesses.

Today, they're creating permanent affordability and “pay-it-forward” homeownership to protect longtime D.C. residents.

This Anacostia nonprofit is fighting displacement east of the river

The Douglass Community Land Trust is creating permanent affordability and “pay-it-forward” homeownership to protect longtime D.C. residents.

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The 51st @51st.news · 1d

The documentary "Cracked Shells" focuses on D.C.'s rapid gentrification and displacement of longtime — often Black — residents, centering the voices of veteran community organizers, activists, and business owners.

@christurdisani.bsky.social spoke with director Ruth Tedla:

New documentary dives deep into gentrification in D.C.

We interview the filmmaker behind “Cracked Shells.”

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The 51st @51st.news · 1d

D.C. did away with the death penalty 44 years ago, but the president says he's bringing it back.

What does that actually mean for the people of D.C.? @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:

Capital punishment: What it means that Trump reinstated the death penalty in D.C.

D.C. did away with the death penalty 44 years ago, but the president is bringing it back.

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Andrew Notarian (he/him) @anotarian.bsky.social · 3d

I used to be the guy on Twitter reminding people that contractors like me do not get back pay. “And then also contractors experience permanent economic harm because they don’t get back pay.” Thanks to OMB Circular A-76 far more of the federal workforce is contractors than you know.

The 51st @51st.news · 3d

ICYMI, the federal government is still shut down.

Here's what that means for the people of D.C.

The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for D.C.

You can’t legally get married, for one, and the city’s economy will take a hit.

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The 51st @51st.news · 2d

Since 2021, DCPS has become D.C.'s leading sponsor of H1-B visas for its employees.

But some 200 teachers who took jobs under the expectation that the school system would sponsor a green card are now facing uncertain futures, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports.

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Kristen Parisi @kris10p.bsky.social · 2d

For women's soccer fans - Washington Spirit is currently up 1-0 in the first half against the San Diego Wave

If you're *not* familiar with the Spirit, check them out. The matches are incredible, the players are great, & politically vocal

@51st.news takes a deep dive:

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Washington Spirit games provide a field for Trump resistance

Women's soccer fans have taken to the stands with banners, flags, and pro-D.C. chants.

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The 51st @51st.news · 2d

Every Thursday, we list some ways to get engaged in the city — whether that’s protesting, organizing with your neighbors, or testifying before your councilmembers.

Organizing something? You can submit to the roundup via this form: airtable.com/apphCzP0k9DV...

See past roundups here:

Civics Roundup - The 51st

Every week, we curate some ways to get involved in the city – whether that’s protesting, organizing with your neighbors, or testifying before your councilmembers. This isn't an exhaustive list; share…

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The 51st @51st.news · 2d

Two opportunities to get involved in the city this week, from @colleengrablick.bsky.social's Civics Roundup:
• Tuesday, Oct. 7: @freedcproject.bsky.social's Ward 3 campaign orientation
• Wednesday, Oct. 8: "Angry" hour for pissed-off optimists benefiting @peacefordc.bsky.social

Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.

Plus, plenty of chances to plug into Free DC this week.

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The 51st @51st.news · 3d

ICYMI, the federal government is still shut down.

Here's what that means for the people of D.C.

The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for D.C.

You can’t legally get married, for one, and the city’s economy will take a hit.

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The 51st @51st.news · 3d

The documentary "Cracked Shells" is "a tool against the erasure" of D.C. natives' rich culture, history, and capacity for resilience, its director tells @christurdisani.bsky.social.

Learn more about the film — including when you can catch a free screening next weekend:

New documentary dives deep into gentrification in D.C.

We interview the filmmaker behind “Cracked Shells.”

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The 51st @51st.news · 4d

Still looking for plans this weekend? Here's our roundup of local events 👀

11 things to do around DC this weekend

On the agenda: An extremely local music festival, stargazing, and celebrating one of South Korea’s biggest holidays.

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The 51st @51st.news · 4d

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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 4d

It was a year ago today that @51st.news sent out its first newsletter. Since then, my colleagues have been working to build a sustainable local news operation to cover D.C. the way we always wanted to cover it. Thanks to everyone who has read, subscribed, and donated! Onwards!

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The 51st @51st.news · 4d

"This generation has been taught that the American Dream needs to look a certain way... What the CLT offers is still wealth-building, but incrementally."

The Douglass Community Land Trust is creating permanent affordability for longtime D.C. residents.

Republished from @nextcity.org:

This Anacostia nonprofit is fighting displacement east of the river

The Douglass Community Land Trust is creating permanent affordability and “pay-it-forward” homeownership to protect longtime D.C. residents.

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The 51st @51st.news · 4d

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soleil ho @soleilho.com · 4d

if the state of journalism and its capture by the right wing also has you in despair, a real, tangible thing you can do to push back is support/subscribe to worker-owned indie news media!!

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There was a significant change just made to D.C.’s criminal justice system, but D.C. residents had no say in it at all.

President Trump’s reinstatement of capital punishment is certain to run into obstacles here, @maustermule.bsky.social writes — namely the city’s residents.

Capital punishment: What it means that Trump reinstated the death penalty in D.C.

D.C. did away with the death penalty 44 years ago, but the president is bringing it back.

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The 51st @51st.news · 5d

Some 200 teachers who took jobs with DCPS under the expectation that the school system would sponsor a green card are now facing uncertain futures.

Even after the D.C. Council set aside additional funds for the program, DCPS says it won’t spend the money, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:

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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The 51st @51st.news · 5d

New doc from filmmaker Ruth Tedla, features veteran community organizers, activists, and business owners speaking to D.C.'s cultural history and its transformation and gentrification over the years.

New documentary dives deep into gentrification in D.C.

We interview the filmmaker behind “Cracked Shells.”

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The 51st @51st.news · 5d

Trump once again takes advantage of D.C.’s unique vulnerability to federal interference and reinstated the death penalty last week. It hasn't been used here in 68 years.

Capital punishment: What it means that Trump reinstated the death penalty in D.C.

D.C. did away with the death penalty 44 years ago, but the president is bringing it back.

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The 51st @51st.news · 5d

Reading local news 🤝 Plugging into local organizing

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Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.

Plus, plenty of chances to plug into Free DC this week.

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The 51st @51st.news · 5d

We've got your weekend plans covered. On the agenda: An extremely local music festival, stargazing, celebrating one of South Korea’s biggest holidays, and someone willing to teach your kid — and you — to cast a line. 51st.news/dc-events-oc...

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KLM @klm.bsky.social · 5d

how would DCPS possibly replace these 200 teachers? especially since the school system competes for employees with the DC charter schools, MoCo, PG, Arlington, Alexandria county and city, and Fairfax

The 51st @51st.news · 5d

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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