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Professional lurker. Liberal. Ally. Advocate for the workforce, EVs, and responsible climate policies.

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Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C. Plus, lots of mutual aid opportunities.

Looking for a way to fill your week with civic engagement? There are plenty of opportunities to make the D.C. Council aware of your concerns ... from a hearing on rent stabilization procedures to a roundtable on federal officers violating D.C. residents' rights. 51st.news/dc-civic-eng...

26.10.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Given the timing, what are the odds this kicked off following some conversation that happened at a boozy brunch?

21.10.2025 02:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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squidward from spongebob is wearing a top hat and looking sad ALT: squidward from spongebob is wearing a top hat and looking sad
10.10.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Jane Goodall with monarch butterfly scarf

Jane Goodall with monarch butterfly scarf

β€œIt actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall

πŸ’™ RIP to a real one. My childhood hero

02.10.2025 02:56 β€” πŸ‘ 32736    πŸ” 6892    πŸ’¬ 483    πŸ“Œ 320
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Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C. Lobby for D.C. on Capitol Hill, attend a workshop on economic justice, and more.

Lobby for D.C. on Capitol Hill, attend a workshop on economic justice, and more opportunities to get engaged in the city this week in @colleengrablick.bsky.social’s guide:

25.09.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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12-foot statue of Trump and Epstein installed near Capitol by anonymous art collective - WTOP News A bronze statue in D.C. depicts President Donald Trump mid-dance with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

wtop.com/dc/2025/09/1...

24.09.2025 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chinese carmaker BYD just broke the speed record for a production car, and it's all electric. 308 mph.

23.09.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4
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cookie monster from sesame street is eating a hamburger on a green background . ALT: cookie monster from sesame street is eating a hamburger on a green background .
23.09.2025 04:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with a beard is talking to another man in a superhero costume ALT: a man with a beard is talking to another man in a superhero costume
11.09.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The whole point of the occupation has been to wage psychological warfare. And that's the point in every instance. FDT.

11.09.2025 01:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With cellphone cameras and tip lines, D.C. residents find small ways to fight ICE How neighbors and school communities are organizing against the immigration crackdown.

Residents are finding all sorts of ways to fight ICE: They're recording and reporting. They're wheatpasting and sharing know-your-rights materials. And they're stepping up to care for each other, from delivering groceries to walking kids to school. 51st.news/dc-residents...

31.08.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1690    πŸ” 681    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 42
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I LOVE THIS!!!

@governor.ca.gov

28.08.2025 01:20 β€” πŸ‘ 200    πŸ” 72    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 22
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The federal government is taking over D.C.'s Union Station. What does that mean? The Department of Transportation says it will be "reclaiming management" of the transportation hub, which it has owned since the 1980s. D.C.'s mayor says that would be an "amazing initiative."

The Department of Transportation says it will be "reclaiming management" of the transportation hub, which it has owned since the 1980s. D.C.'s mayor says that would be an "amazing initiative."

28.08.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 146    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 8
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Did I buy yet more cheap bubble wands today so our lab can do this?
Yes.
#AcademicSky #MicroSky πŸ§ͺ

26.08.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

🀞they fold

23.08.2025 03:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

bsky.app/profile/mari... looks like the same dude hanging out at the metro station

23.08.2025 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Still unwelcome. Idc if you're here "doing good," the military creating an occupied state on the people of DC is still bad. Gtfo.

23.08.2025 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I believe that Cotton & Reed has a stand with their signature frozen cocktail. Absolutely worth the stop if they're still there.

07.08.2025 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"I completely agree with Nick Fuentes" is a sentence I never thought I'd write.

29.07.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 24014    πŸ” 5134    πŸ’¬ 1651    πŸ“Œ 637
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fry from futurama is shocked with his mouth open ALT: fry from futurama is shocked with his mouth open
28.07.2025 04:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hasn't he actually been partially lobotomized?

28.07.2025 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"I am (walking them in my own country). You mad? Good." And then saunter off.

17.07.2025 04:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm of two minds. On the one hand, issuing tickets should help, but on the other, the article mentions nothing about collections or other penalties, which makes me feel like we're back in the same DC merry-go-round... tickets issued, but they mean nothing to the drivers ignoring them.

17.07.2025 04:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This sounds very similar to passive propagation resistance (PPR) technology that's used for some of the batteries used in heavy-duty equipment. Glad to see it propagate (pun intended) into more use-cases.

16.07.2025 05:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Chart of new prices for Capital Bikeshare membership, including the annual price increasing from $95 to $120 and e bike prices increasing from 10 cents per minute to 15 cents per minute

Chart of new prices for Capital Bikeshare membership, including the annual price increasing from $95 to $120 and e bike prices increasing from 10 cents per minute to 15 cents per minute

Capital Bikeshare raising membership prices pretty significantly...

30.06.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Hotels that already accommodate pets should partner with local animal shelters and allow patrons to book rooms with a furry friend. I'd be really happy to pay a little extra to have a little companion for a few days.

25.06.2025 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’₯ PROTEST JUNE 28 NO WAR ON IRAN πŸ’₯

"Spread the word! New Protest!

Sat June 28 | 1PM
Washington, DC

Stop creating war with Iran."

www.answercoalition.org/j28

24.06.2025 01:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#booksky

04.06.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 10849    πŸ” 2186    πŸ’¬ 137    πŸ“Œ 95
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How to defend your neighbors (or yourself) from ICE enforcement in D.C. Trump has threatened mass deportations, but D.C. residents still have rights. We've rounded up strategies to protect yourself and your community.

Re-upping our explainer on how to defend yourself and your neighbors from ICE. Plenty of resources linked in here; share far and wide with your networks. 51st.news/how-to-defen...

06.05.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

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