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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · 5d

New sign to keep in my car. Y’know, just in case.

Neon yellow sign with black letters reading “ICE checkpoint ahead”

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · 12d

And there’s some serious competition for that title

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · 13d

What a [bleep]ing snowflake this POTUS is.

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

Trump Tears Down Statue Making Fun Of Him In Another Crackdown On Free Speech

The anonymous group that erected the statue said it was removed due to "internal pressure" from the Trump administration.

www.huffpost.com

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Sep 2

Unfortunately, things are a little different in DC because we are not a state. I haven’t read the decision and it may scale back the effort here but I think we will still be a federally occupied zone

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Sep 2

DC Folks:

caseytrees.org/sign-the-pet...

Sign the Petition: "Don't Cut Down RFK's Heritage Trees" - Casey Trees

For over 60 years, the towering Heritage Trees at the RFK Stadium and campus have been a vital part of […]

caseytrees.org

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Sep 2

Anyone live near me in DC and are to join for noisemaking at Kansas and Blair? 5 minutes a day and it’s fun.

freedcproject.org/news/dc-here...

DC, here’s what we’re gonna do. — Free DC

In the wake of Trump’s announcement that he is taking control of MPD and deploying the National Guard… First, remember what works. In our Campaign Orientations, we go over strategies that have worke...

freedcproject.org

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Sep 2

Finally getting produce from my much-neglected garden. This is the time of year I vow to do better next season

A small tray with one cucumber, one orange tomato, some peppers, and a handful of cherry tomatoes

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 26

I just learned that I qualify for a senior citizen discount at the lovely thrift shop down the street and am not at all sure how I feel about this.

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Bailey, f/k/a Beetle (shelter name), f/k/a ??? (first 14+ years of his life are a mystery)
Feb. 25, 2009 - Aug. 24, 2025.

He was a good boi.

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 25

WTF justification can there be for a resting a person while they are going through the proper citizenship application process? A US Army veteran who was injured in service to this country by the way. www.thestranger.com/news/2025/08...

ICE Arrests US Army Veteran, Husband of Former Congressional Candidate During Citizenship Interview

A Pakistan-born US army veteran, and husband of a former Washington congressional candidate, was taken into ICE detention during a citizenship interview on Thursday at the United States Citizen and Im...

www.thestranger.com

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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · Aug 17

ICE just posted this video taking down the sign in Mount Pleasant on Twitter.

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 17

I just successfully cleared the clog in my bathroom sink drain and nothing in my entire professional career gave me as great a feeling of accomplishment.

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 17

I don’t even have words for the evil of keeping badly injured children from receiving medical care

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · Aug 16

Trump cuts off medical visas from Gaza after Laura Loomer freaked out over a video showing several children being permitted to come to the U.S. for medical care www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Trump Cuts Off Medical Visas from Gaza After Laura Loomer Meltdown

Donald Trump stopped all visas from Gaza, including for humanitarian and medical aid, after Laura Loomer freaked out about children getting care.

www.rollingstone.com

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 16

Hard to disagree

Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · Aug 16

💯

“Researchers should not have to endure death threats or public attacks when they engage publicly and try to combat misinformation”

@michaelemann.bsky.social & @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social

www.americanscientist.org/article/supp...

Support Scientists Who Stand Up

Researchers should not have to endure death threats or public attacks when they engage publicly and try to combat misinformation.

www.americanscientist.org

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 13

Mine too!

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 11

Bailey is very cute when he sleeps

A little tan dog with slightly curly hair lies on the carpet sound asleep. His ears are sticking up straight and he is oblivious

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 9

Look at this face. Maybe you’re at maximum cats for your household, but also maybe you know a friend who needs feline companionship. If so please tell them about Banjo. I think if properly introduced he do well in a multi Animal household. He loves company and playing and not being bored

A gray tabby cat looks up from his food bowl to look at the camera and is not exactly thrilled. He doesn’t want his dinner interrupted

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 9

I really worry about the world the next generation or the one after it will be growing up to live in.

Mark Lemley @marklemley.bsky.social · Aug 8

All scientific grant funding must now be approved by a political appointee and "demonstrably advance the President's policy priorities."

I wonder where innovation will happen in the future? It won't be in the US

arstechnica.com/science/2025...

New executive order puts all grants under political control

All new funding on hold until Trump administration can cancel any previously funded grants.

arstechnica.com

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 7

Seriously, how can you not want to bring this guy home?

A gray tabby cat lies on his back, limbs sprayed and belly temp Tingley displayed. It is probably a trap but you wouldn’t be able to help trying to rub it. Or bury your face in it.

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 5

Reminder: Banjo is affectionate, playful guy, and available for adoption

A gray tabby cat holds a pickle-shaped toy between his front paws, back legs prepared to kick it. He looks at the camera with curiosity

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Aug 4

The situation at the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” has gotten so bad that detainees have been on a hunger strike for over ten straight days.

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 3

Sweet goddammit. I corrected that before posting!

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Aug 3

Anyone in the DC area need mire feline affection in their lives? Meet Banjo, a swet, sociable, playful guy I’m fostering

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Jul 31

I got that too. I guess we’re on their list now because we got passes

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Beth Kingsley @ejkdc.bsky.social · Jul 31

I hit “delete and report as spam”

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