David Connerty-Marin

Great organization. Great future Councilmember for Ward 1.

Basic concessions Democrats in Congress should demand in any government funding deal:

1️⃣ Keep Border Patrol at the border

2️⃣ Unmask all federal agents

3️⃣ End the federal occupation of Minneapolis and all cities

4️⃣ A moratorium on detaining immigrants without criminal records

These incidents aren’t accidental excesses. They ARE the plan.

It’s a dark & dangerous time for our country. This week my boss issued a report calling for ending DC police coordination w/ICE and strengthening DC laws protecting immigrants. I’m incredibly grateful to work for & with people w/integrity, vision & courage to do something.

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Finally, autocorrect has accepted that I really did not mean to type “ducking.”

I napped on the couch long enough that I can now go to bed without being embarrassed by how early it is.

Rashida’s going to be great in this role.

Feeling pretty good about the blanket coverage we got yesterday. First out with the narrative, great visuals. And all accurate!

Bought hook, line, and sinker.

Wisdom from my colleague

As ICE increases presence in D.C., immigrants say they’re scared of calling local police D.C.'s status as a sanctuary city has faced federal and local challenges.

Immigrants and advocates tell me that MPD's growing cooperation with ICE on immigration enforcement in D.C. has made them fearful to call local police if they witness a crime or are victims of one. Trust that MPD built up over years may have been demolished in recent weeks: 51st.news/ice-presence...

Here's what the third day of elementary school looked like in Mount Pleasant, Washington DC.

Federal occupation of an American city.

Lighted sign in a garden reads “Hopeful”.

Message from the rest area in Kittery, Maine.

Would not have to cut one dime if we just let the tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires expire.

Blue bike locked to a bike stand on a brick sidewalk.

Me choosing the shaded parking spot for my bike so I don’t come back to an area overheated bike.

I think it comes down to who’s trying to incentivize what. Local govt should encourage transit & discourage cars. A private business wants to incentivize selling its goods. They’ve made a calc that free pkg does that. I suppose the city could tax garages at a higher rate to change the equation?

Exterior of USDA building with huge banners of Trump and Lincoln among the stately columns.

It’s true, unfortunately.

Where’s our data Elon? #easternmarketdc

Pink petals from tree blossoms cover a Brock walkway under a tree in front of a house.

The blossoms after party is the best party. #capitolhilldc @thehillishome.bsky.social

Ward 1 always turns out! Let’s do it again. And a shout out to Georgia Ave Thrive and an informal group of neighbors near 10th organized by Meg for your cleanups this past weekend. Let’s make Sat April 26 a day of many cleanups! brianneknadeau.com/host-an-eart...

Same photo of woman yelling in anger and frustration in multiple boxes each labeled with a year from 2016 to 2024

Someone needs to update this graphic.

One of these men is serious. The other is not. They should all be talking about one thing only right now.

Blossoms on a tree next to the Supreme Court with Capitol in the background.

Catching up from last week. Spring’s looking pretty good.

New York Times article: Elon Musk Shared, Then Removed a Post Absolving Dictators for Genocide

How about now, ADL?

Me too!

Huh.

Councilmembers walking down steps of Wilson building

I’m on my way to the Capitol right now with other councilmembers to ask House GOP to fix their mistake in the CR that would cut $1b from DC’s budget – DC's own money! It would cut police, fire, teachers & more. That does not make DC safer, cleaner, or better!

Street sign on pole reads “Black Lives Matter.” Yellow church with steeple in the background.

Street with Brock and yellow painted letters. Hard to read them but they say Black Lives Matter.

Last day for the plaza. #BlackLivesMatter

Thank you.