Markus Batchelor

Petition time! We’re officially filed and already on the road to 2,000 signatures to qualify for the June 16th Democratic Primary!

#MLKday is a federal holiday, but DC’s Peace Walk + Parade is a #Ward8 event! I’ve been coming to this treasured annual tradition since I was a kid and I’m glad we were back outside on the Ave this year.

Now let’s make King’s dream real by winning Statehood for the people of DC.

As we celebrate the 40th national #MLKday, let us recommit to the unfinished fight of the civil rights movement: full self-determination and statehood for the people of DC.

Dr. King marched alongside DC leaders to move us closer to that dream. It’s this generation’s task to finish the job.

LIVE Tonight at 7PM ET: I’m on “Shadow Politics” with Former DC Senator Michael Brown talking about our campaign + what’s ahead in the fight for democracy and #DCStatehood. Listen: cast.bbstalkradio.com:9996/stream

Home DC Deserves a Fighter.

MarkusForDC.com

It’s time to turn energy into action.

The people of DC can’t wait for statehood any longer — the stakes are far too high. We need a fighter ready to finish the job.

Let’s get to work. MarkusForDC.com

The snide and baiting press questions through this remarkably cordial meeting between the president and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social shows that we have far more problems to fix in our democracy than who gets elected.

If I’m going to survive on here, I need quality reaction video pages. Please be generous.

We thank all of the members who are standing up for the people of DC! The reps that went to bat for DC help us to stay in the fight to protect our home and each other!

Democrats, VOTE NO on H.R. 5214 and 5107!!!

Call or @ your member of Congress RIGHT NOW and tell them to vote NO on anti-DC bills HR 5107 + HR 5214

The House is voting today on two bills that will put hard-fought reforms to DC’s justice system in the crosshairs.

But what happens in DC doesn’t stay here. When it’s DC today, it’s always America tomorrow. We can stop it right here, right now. #FreeDC

There’s lots of noise in Virginia’s contested AG election. But let’s be clear: the choice is between a puppet working for Trump and a leader fighting for you.

Jay Jones is the Attorney General we need.

Our latest ad on air statewide:

When freedom, justice, and democracy are on the line, we need bold leaders at every level of government fighting for us. That’s we must keep Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Morales on the job.

Watch our latest spot running in Portsmouth, Virginia + vote before Nov. 4:

Trump conned New Jersey families on affordability. It’s time to elect experienced leaders like @mikiesherrill.bsky.social + @mussabali.bsky.social who will deliver.

Watch our latest spot running now in Jersey City:

Grey-Sloan Hospital has more high-casualty events than all of Seattle. #GreysAnatomy

The training wheel on the cross should tell you everything you need to know.

From the washingtondc community on Reddit: New documentary from local filmmakers explores the fight for D.C. statehood Explore this post and more from the washingtondc community

Lots of play for my film “51st State” streaming on @pbs.org and WETA on Reddit. Film is also streaming on the PBS+ app and at weta.org. The story of DC statehood is more important than ever.

Let’s be clear: Trump’s plan to “take over DC” is not an innocent attempt at a beautification project — it’s a hostile takeover of our lives and our laws.

We need to start treating it like that.

Black unemployment is rising—critics say Trump’s ‘Black jobs’ promise was a lie During the 2024 election, Donald Trump warned Black voters that undocumented immigrants were taking their so-called "Black jobs."

Black unemployment is rising—critics say Trump’s ‘Black jobs’ promise was a lie (via @thegrio.bsky.social) thegrio.com/2025/08/04/b...

Trump said he’s been the best president for Black folks since Lincoln.

He’s smoking dope.

After promising to save #BlackJobs during the campaign, he’s gotten to work gutting the Black workforce in every sector. And the new jobs numbers don’t lie.

The Pike statue was a stain on the landscape of our nation’s capital — a city anchored by the descendants of free and enslaved Black people. Unrest and reckoning brought it down. Our commitment to justice should keep it down.

BREAKING: Texas Democratic legislators are preventing a Trump-led rigging of congressional elections by leaving the state and breaking quorum — the necessary number of present members to do business.

I respect and salute every person, of every background and origin, who’s served and sacrificed in the U.S. Army — including my father, still resting with honor.

I don’t respect a rogue, draft-dodging wannabe dictator hijacking its 250th birthday to stroke his fascist ego.

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Donald Trump has sent troops into largely peaceful protests to sow chaos, oppress opposition, and justify further abuses of power.

Stay vigilant.

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Completing my application:

#Pride isn’t a month. It’s a movement.

Happy Pride to everyone fighting for visibility, safety, acceptance, and equality. Live, love, and light a fire. ✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Jordan: W-well, we can look at the language...

Rep. @neguse.house.gov: It’s 6AM! You’re voting on this thing in like 10 hours. What are we talking about?

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