Elizabeth
@elizabeth928.bsky.social
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nonfiction copyeditor and proofreader
runner, cyclist, pedestrian, transit user
nonfiction copyeditor and proofreader
runner, cyclist, pedestrian, transit user
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
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This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC
September 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC
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Children are ***82%*** more likely to be killed when hit by an SUV than by a regular passenger car.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
August 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Children are ***82%*** more likely to be killed when hit by an SUV than by a regular passenger car.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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It is dangerous for the National Guard to be deployed in residential areas — for people here, for Guard members themselves, and for the communities back home which they are supposed to serve.
Armored tactical vehicles should not be on city streets.
Armored tactical vehicles should not be on city streets.
Crash early this a.m. on Capitol Hill involved a 14-ton D.C. National Guard Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (MATV) and is "currently undergoing an investigation," Capt. Tinashe T. Machona says. Civilian driver hospitalized with head laceration per @danlamothe.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It is dangerous for the National Guard to be deployed in residential areas — for people here, for Guard members themselves, and for the communities back home which they are supposed to serve.
Armored tactical vehicles should not be on city streets.
Armored tactical vehicles should not be on city streets.
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Photographer's assistant.
August 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Photographer's assistant.
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With Trump’s mass deployment of federal law enforcement in D.C., here’s what you need to know if you are arrested.
What to know if you're arrested in D.C.
Understanding your rights is crucial to protecting yourself and your neighbors.
51st.news
August 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
With Trump’s mass deployment of federal law enforcement in D.C., here’s what you need to know if you are arrested.
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Trump announced he is going to "move out" "the homeless" from DC. This will be done by force
As a former street outreach worker and homeless advocate in DC, and a national expert on laws that make it a crime to be homeless, I have some thoughts:
As a former street outreach worker and homeless advocate in DC, and a national expert on laws that make it a crime to be homeless, I have some thoughts:
August 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Trump announced he is going to "move out" "the homeless" from DC. This will be done by force
As a former street outreach worker and homeless advocate in DC, and a national expert on laws that make it a crime to be homeless, I have some thoughts:
As a former street outreach worker and homeless advocate in DC, and a national expert on laws that make it a crime to be homeless, I have some thoughts:
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Trump has shared more information about what he plans to announce at tomorrow's press conference. No matter what it is, no one in DC has asked for this.
DC BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE HERE, NOT THIS PRESIDENT.
RALLY TOMORROW at 10 AM: freedcproject.org/event-list/d...
DC BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE HERE, NOT THIS PRESIDENT.
RALLY TOMORROW at 10 AM: freedcproject.org/event-list/d...
August 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Trump has shared more information about what he plans to announce at tomorrow's press conference. No matter what it is, no one in DC has asked for this.
DC BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE HERE, NOT THIS PRESIDENT.
RALLY TOMORROW at 10 AM: freedcproject.org/event-list/d...
DC BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE HERE, NOT THIS PRESIDENT.
RALLY TOMORROW at 10 AM: freedcproject.org/event-list/d...
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"Listen here, my good bitch. Writers have been using me long before the advent of AI."
The Em Dash Responds to the AI Allegations
“In recent months, a curious fixation has emerged in corners of academia: the em dash. More specifically, the apparent moral panic around how it is...
buff.ly
August 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"Listen here, my good bitch. Writers have been using me long before the advent of AI."
You might not realize how inaccurately you type until your cat breaks your keyboard’s backspace key.
June 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
You might not realize how inaccurately you type until your cat breaks your keyboard’s backspace key.
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If you want to understand why Vision Zero isn’t working in US cities, this is a good place to start
For the record, Council Member Chris Banks just said the words that "we all want safety, but parking is more important."
April 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If you want to understand why Vision Zero isn’t working in US cities, this is a good place to start
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We checked with our editors. This is correct.
April 2nd is International Fact-Checking Day.
April 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
We checked with our editors. This is correct.
It takes longer to bake a cake from scratch than to run a marathon.
March 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It takes longer to bake a cake from scratch than to run a marathon.
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🚨 Call script and targets are being updated throughout the day!
Check out our toolkit for the latest:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Check out our toolkit for the latest:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
March 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🚨 Call script and targets are being updated throughout the day!
Check out our toolkit for the latest:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Check out our toolkit for the latest:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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22 Senators have told us they are either undecided on cloture or planning to vote yes.
We want them to VOTE NO ON CLOTURE.
Call Senators today and make it clear you want them to stop this power grab over DC: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
We want them to VOTE NO ON CLOTURE.
Call Senators today and make it clear you want them to stop this power grab over DC: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
March 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
22 Senators have told us they are either undecided on cloture or planning to vote yes.
We want them to VOTE NO ON CLOTURE.
Call Senators today and make it clear you want them to stop this power grab over DC: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
We want them to VOTE NO ON CLOTURE.
Call Senators today and make it clear you want them to stop this power grab over DC: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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In response to the federal spending bill that could cut more than $1 billion from D.C.'s budget, hundreds of residents began lobbying senators, urging them to amend the bill.
What did they hear? To contact the reps in their home state. 😵💫
What did they hear? To contact the reps in their home state. 😵💫
In Congressional lobbying blitz, some D.C. residents were told to contact representatives they don’t have
With no voting representation, residents struggle to be heard as the city faces the potential for devastating budget cuts
buff.ly
March 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
In response to the federal spending bill that could cut more than $1 billion from D.C.'s budget, hundreds of residents began lobbying senators, urging them to amend the bill.
What did they hear? To contact the reps in their home state. 😵💫
What did they hear? To contact the reps in their home state. 😵💫
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Let’s be clear about the impact of this DOT memo: Pedestrians and cyclists are going to die. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/03/12/b...
BREAKING: U.S. DOT Orders Review of All Grants Related to Green Infrastructure, Bikes — Streetsblog USA
Now U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is coming for our bike lanes!
usa.streetsblog.org
March 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Let’s be clear about the impact of this DOT memo: Pedestrians and cyclists are going to die. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/03/12/b...
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Less than 70 days after taking power, Hitler promised to take an “iron broom” to the government. His “minister without portfolio”, Herman Goering, promised an “anti-corruption decree” that would “tear up the present accursed system of graft, root and branch”. — March 12, 1933 #hitler100days
March 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Less than 70 days after taking power, Hitler promised to take an “iron broom” to the government. His “minister without portfolio”, Herman Goering, promised an “anti-corruption decree” that would “tear up the present accursed system of graft, root and branch”. — March 12, 1933 #hitler100days
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The USATF Half Marathon Championships were so good. If you missed the broadcast, it's worth a watch. www.youtube.com/live/4EiseNt...
2025 Publix Atlanta Half Marathon & USATF Half Marathon Championship
YouTube video by Atlanta Track Club
www.youtube.com
March 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The USATF Half Marathon Championships were so good. If you missed the broadcast, it's worth a watch. www.youtube.com/live/4EiseNt...
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We’re creating a list of deals and special offers for District residents impacted by the recent federal layoffs — from discounted drinks to free headshots and career coaching. Help us build this community resource by adding to the list, here: airtable.com/appl7lWf605d...
February 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We’re creating a list of deals and special offers for District residents impacted by the recent federal layoffs — from discounted drinks to free headshots and career coaching. Help us build this community resource by adding to the list, here: airtable.com/appl7lWf605d...
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What would a TV ad promoting alternatives to driving look like? What if people who love cycling and progressive transportation reclaimed ideas like freedom, independence and even patriotism? We decided to give it a shot. Check out our new video, "America, It's Just Like Riding a Bike."
America, It's Just Like Riding a Bike
YouTube video by The War on Cars
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
What would a TV ad promoting alternatives to driving look like? What if people who love cycling and progressive transportation reclaimed ideas like freedom, independence and even patriotism? We decided to give it a shot. Check out our new video, "America, It's Just Like Riding a Bike."