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State of the People | 24 Hour Marathon The State of the People is a 24-hour livestream where we will center the truth for the people instead of letting disinformation go unchecked.

“People are doing things.” Have you dropped in yet on the 24-hour livestream of Black leaders giving the “State of the People”? This is an extraordinary gathering of leaders, activists and journalists.
Will go on until midnight tonight. Get on it!

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Today I honor the late great Congressman John R. Lewis on what would have been his 85th birthday.

If folks know about my clapbacks, understand this is my version of “Good Trouble.”

D.C. U.S. attorney probing Democrats over alleged threats, documents show Analysts say Ed Martin’s ‘Operation Whirlwind,’ which targets statements by Democrats and others about Elon Musk and Supreme Court justices, is meant to stifle criticism.

HEADS UP! We need to give this story more attention. This is the next phase - investigations of those who criticize Trump, Musk or SCOTUS. It’s already started. It is a campaign of intimidation designed to silence criticism.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN CASE OF ICE: CONOCE TUS DERECHOS EN CASO DE ENCUENTRO CON ICE:

DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR. ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge. Tell the agents to show you the warrant by sliding it under the door. NO ABRAS TU PUERTA. ICE no puede entrar a tu casa sin una orden firmada por un juez. Diles a los agentes que te muestren la orden deslizándola debajo de la puerta.

ASK THEM TO LEAVE. If ICE doesn't have a warrant, tell them you do not consent for them to enter your home and ask them to leave. At work, ICE cannot enter employee-only areas without permission. 2 PÍDALES QUE SE VAYAN. Si ICE no tiene una orden judicial, diles que no das tu consentimiento para que entren a tu casa y pídeles que se vayan. En el trabajo, ICE no puede ingresar a áreas exclusivas para empleados sin permiso.

REMAIN SILENT. You have the right to remain silent. If the agents ask you questions, tell them, "I wish to remain silent." PERMANECE EN SILENCIO. Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio. Si los agentes te hacen preguntas, diles: "Deseo permanecer en silencio".

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.

EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.

Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

These are our times.
No evidence of fraudsters or cheats. But just say it anyway. People will be believe it.

How much Elon Musk makes from the government a day: $8 million.

How much a senior on Social Security gets a day: $65

Guess which budget Musk and Trump want to cut?

Serena Williams!

the Oversight Committee immediately devolves into chaos after Democrats call for Elon Musk to come and testify

This 💁🏾‍♂️

Let's get into Trump's Executive Orders that threaten our national security— buckle up y'all.

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Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.

The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**

* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
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Wow, I really thought renaming the Golf of America was gonna do the trick 🤔

Yesterday, I broke down Trump’s executive orders targeting immigrant communities. Today, let’s talk Trump’s executive orders targeting minorities – I.E., every person that isn’t a white, cis, straight, able-bodied man. (1/3)

Yesterday, Trump signed more executive orders on Inauguration Day than any President in history.

Every day this week, I'll be breaking down Trump's attacks on your rights and freedoms.

First up: immigration rights and birthright citizenship. (1/11)

A square infographic with a white background and bold blue text at the top reading "STAY UP TO DATE." Below, in blue text, it says, "CHECK THE WEATHER BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT." The center displays a circular radar map showing a vertical band of rain and storms moving through Maryland and surrounding states, represented by green, yellow, and red colors. The lower-left corner promotes the MyRadar.com app for live weather updates with a small icon and text. The footer features the Baltimore City Department of Transportation's website, social media handles, and the phrase "KNOW BEFORE YOU GO" in blue text.

Snow is coming! ❄️ Stay up to date before your commute.

Check the weather before you head out.

Download the MyRadar.com app for live weather.
Know before you go.

After all was said and done…all was said, and all was done. Happy New Years, and cheers to me beginnings! #2025

New year, new ways to save money.

Starting in 2025, people across the country no longer have to hand their money over to TurboTax to file their taxes.

Instead, you can file your taxes online, for free with the IRS.

See if you're eligible at directfile.irs.gov

A holiday travel graphic by Baltimore City DOT encourages drivers to "Take Breaks" during long trips. It highlights the dangers of driving while fatigued and suggests pulling over to rest. The design features a focused driver in a car, festive holiday patterns, and safety reminders, including that over 3,000 people died in distracted driving crashes in 2020. The message concludes with "Arrive Alive."

Holiday Traveling?
Over 3,000 people were killed by distracted driving in 2020.

Feeling tired? Pull over. Take a break.

Stay alert and arrive alive.

(Source: NHTSA, 2022. Overview of Motor Vehicle Crashes in 2020.)

West Baltimore neighbors surprise their retiring, longtime mail carrier A heartfelt surprise by neighbors in West Baltimore to their longtime mail carrier.

She delivered mail to Baltimore for decades. Upon her retirement, a heartfelt surprise.

🚀 **Exciting News!** 🚀

I’m thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new **Meals on Wheels Distribution Center** at the **Edmondson Village Shopping Center**! 🎉

@mealsonwheelsmd will be serving nutritious meals to our beloved community members in need. 🍲✨

#MealsOnWheels #CommunitySupport

Alt text: "Holiday travel reminder to 'Check Traffic' with a Baltimore city map, noting 55 million travelers for the holiday. Plan to arrive on time."

🚗 Holiday Traveling? 🦃
55 million people will travel 50+ miles for the holiday.

✅ Check traffic before heading out to save time and stress.

💛 Get there on time, safely.

Source: AAA Traffic Data.

On October 20, 2020, the City Council voted “unfavorable” on a crucial measure to limit biometric data collection — data that includes facial characteristics obtained without meaningful consent. https://buff.ly/4fID3Mi

Thank you to the @baltimorebeat.bsky.social for publishing my OpEd calling on the next Baltimore City Council to better protect our civil liberties!

Historic Edmondson Village Shopping Center bags a major grocer ALDI, a discount grocery chain, will take over a space at the Edmondson Village Shopping Center that was damaged in a fire.

Historic Edmondson Village Shopping Center bags Aldi www.thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/aldi...

This year’s FAFSA form for college financial aid is officially open | CNN Politics The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, officially opened Thursday for students seeking financial aid for college during the 2025-2026 school year.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, has officially opened for students seeking financial aid for college during the 2025-2026 school year.

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