Alex Taliadoros
@alexctaliadoros.bsky.social
rock creek park 🏞️ all things DC 🏛️ folk music 🪕 comms for communities 🗣 soccer all the time ⚽
DC — the land of more than 4,000 Ginkgo trees.
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
DC — the land of more than 4,000 Ginkgo trees.
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Clearly, Bowser thinks this inside look at how she handled Trump vindicates her approach...but if we get new videos every day of ICE patrolling with MPD to deport people, is it having the effect she hoped?
Not helping that she gets defensive about it at every turn:
Not helping that she gets defensive about it at every turn:
November 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Clearly, Bowser thinks this inside look at how she handled Trump vindicates her approach...but if we get new videos every day of ICE patrolling with MPD to deport people, is it having the effect she hoped?
Not helping that she gets defensive about it at every turn:
Not helping that she gets defensive about it at every turn:
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Breaking News: America’s Roman Catholic bishops issued a rare statement rebuking the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation campaign.
Catholic Bishops Rebuke Trump’s Immigration Tactics in Rare Statement
“We feel compelled now in this environment to raise our voices in defense of God-given human dignity,” they said in the statement.
nyti.ms
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Breaking News: America’s Roman Catholic bishops issued a rare statement rebuking the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation campaign.
Good DC news: food and beverage workers at 9:30 Club, The Anthem, The Atlantis, and Lincoln Theater just won voluntary union recognition!
Now, box office and production staff at the venues are fighting for union recognition too as separate bargaining units.
Congrats to the workers!
Now, box office and production staff at the venues are fighting for union recognition too as separate bargaining units.
Congrats to the workers!
Staffers At 9:30 Club, Other Iconic D.C. Concert Venues Win Voluntary Union Recognition From IMP
Workers at the 9:30 Club and several other iconic D.C. concert venues have won union recognition from management at Independent Concert Promotions
deadline.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Good DC news: food and beverage workers at 9:30 Club, The Anthem, The Atlantis, and Lincoln Theater just won voluntary union recognition!
Now, box office and production staff at the venues are fighting for union recognition too as separate bargaining units.
Congrats to the workers!
Now, box office and production staff at the venues are fighting for union recognition too as separate bargaining units.
Congrats to the workers!
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Tom Emmer: "You're gonna have to create high risk pools again. Just go back where Minnesota was before the ACA."
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Tom Emmer: "You're gonna have to create high risk pools again. Just go back where Minnesota was before the ACA."
78-22 disapproval for Trump on the economy with independents is absolutely brutal.
November 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
78-22 disapproval for Trump on the economy with independents is absolutely brutal.
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Another person taken by immigration enforcement — after being stopped by MPD.
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
Video shows apparent immigration detention in DC
Dramatic video shows a man being taken into U.S. Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in D.C. as he pleads for help. This is just the latest traffic stop by D.C. police that led to an immi...
www.nbcwashington.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Another person taken by immigration enforcement — after being stopped by MPD.
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
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Breaking News: House Democrats released emails in which Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew of the convicted sex offender's conduct and “spent hours at my house” with a victim.
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
In a message obtained by Congress, the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald J. Trump spent hours at his house with one of Mr. Epstein’s victims.
nyti.ms
November 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Breaking News: House Democrats released emails in which Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew of the convicted sex offender's conduct and “spent hours at my house” with a victim.
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Dramatic video shows a man being taken into ICE custody in D.C. as he pleads for help.
Video shows apparent immigration detention in DC
Dramatic video shows a man being taken into U.S. Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in D.C. as he pleads for help. This is just the latest traffic stop by D.C. police that led to an immi...
www.nbcwashington.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Dramatic video shows a man being taken into ICE custody in D.C. as he pleads for help.
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DC's streateries are dying off thanks to... DC
“This feels like a way to say ‘I don’t want streateries, but I don’t want to say that part out loud, and so we’re going to create this really onerous process.’”
washingtonian.com/2025/11/11/i...
“This feels like a way to say ‘I don’t want streateries, but I don’t want to say that part out loud, and so we’re going to create this really onerous process.’”
washingtonian.com/2025/11/11/i...
Is This the Haphazard End of Streateries in DC? - Washingtonian
DC’s stricter new outdoor dining rules go into effect November 30. Many restaurants plan to tear them down altogether.
washingtonian.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
DC's streateries are dying off thanks to... DC
“This feels like a way to say ‘I don’t want streateries, but I don’t want to say that part out loud, and so we’re going to create this really onerous process.’”
washingtonian.com/2025/11/11/i...
“This feels like a way to say ‘I don’t want streateries, but I don’t want to say that part out loud, and so we’re going to create this really onerous process.’”
washingtonian.com/2025/11/11/i...
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Temperatures in DC are expected to dip below freezing tonight for the first time this year! ❄️
Landlords are required to keep heating equipment working and able to maintain at least 68°F.
If your heat is not working, please make a maintenance request and call OAG: 202-442-9828
Landlords are required to keep heating equipment working and able to maintain at least 68°F.
If your heat is not working, please make a maintenance request and call OAG: 202-442-9828
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Temperatures in DC are expected to dip below freezing tonight for the first time this year! ❄️
Landlords are required to keep heating equipment working and able to maintain at least 68°F.
If your heat is not working, please make a maintenance request and call OAG: 202-442-9828
Landlords are required to keep heating equipment working and able to maintain at least 68°F.
If your heat is not working, please make a maintenance request and call OAG: 202-442-9828
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Marbury Plaza is now under new ownership and has been renamed Langston Views.
Congratulations to the Marbury tenants who fought back against dangerous, unlawful housing conditions for years with the strong support of their community.
Every DC resident deserves a safe and healthy home.
Congratulations to the Marbury tenants who fought back against dangerous, unlawful housing conditions for years with the strong support of their community.
Every DC resident deserves a safe and healthy home.
November 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Marbury Plaza is now under new ownership and has been renamed Langston Views.
Congratulations to the Marbury tenants who fought back against dangerous, unlawful housing conditions for years with the strong support of their community.
Every DC resident deserves a safe and healthy home.
Congratulations to the Marbury tenants who fought back against dangerous, unlawful housing conditions for years with the strong support of their community.
Every DC resident deserves a safe and healthy home.
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Elazar Sontag is the new Washington Post food critic, replacing Tom Sietsema.
He was previously restaurant editor at Bon Appétit.
washingtonian.com/2025/11/10/e...
He was previously restaurant editor at Bon Appétit.
washingtonian.com/2025/11/10/e...
Elazar Sontag Is the Washington Post's New Food Critic
He's the former Restaurant Editor of Bon Appétit magazine.
washingtonian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Elazar Sontag is the new Washington Post food critic, replacing Tom Sietsema.
He was previously restaurant editor at Bon Appétit.
washingtonian.com/2025/11/10/e...
He was previously restaurant editor at Bon Appétit.
washingtonian.com/2025/11/10/e...
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NEW: We secured a $41 million judgment over appalling conditions at Marbury Plaza in Ward 8.
For years, 2,500 tenants endured mold, leaks, rodents, and a lack of heat, AC, and hot water — while the old owner defied court orders to fix it.
This is the largest DC housing conditions judgment ever.
For years, 2,500 tenants endured mold, leaks, rodents, and a lack of heat, AC, and hot water — while the old owner defied court orders to fix it.
This is the largest DC housing conditions judgment ever.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
NEW: We secured a $41 million judgment over appalling conditions at Marbury Plaza in Ward 8.
For years, 2,500 tenants endured mold, leaks, rodents, and a lack of heat, AC, and hot water — while the old owner defied court orders to fix it.
This is the largest DC housing conditions judgment ever.
For years, 2,500 tenants endured mold, leaks, rodents, and a lack of heat, AC, and hot water — while the old owner defied court orders to fix it.
This is the largest DC housing conditions judgment ever.
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
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BREAKING: Deal to end government shutdown in reach
Deal to end government shutdown in reach
At least 10 Senate Democrats are expected to support a key procedural motion.
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
BREAKING: Deal to end government shutdown in reach
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Trump getting booed at the Commanders game
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Trump getting booed at the Commanders game
Sen. Louise Lucas is genuinely hilarious 😂
November 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Sen. Louise Lucas is genuinely hilarious 😂
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SCHUMER is on the floor now making this offer to end the shutdown:
Clean CR
Bipartisan "minibus" of approps bills
1-year ACA funding extension
Bipartisan cmte to negotiate on health care
"This is a reasonable offer that reopens the government, deals with health care affordability."
Clean CR
Bipartisan "minibus" of approps bills
1-year ACA funding extension
Bipartisan cmte to negotiate on health care
"This is a reasonable offer that reopens the government, deals with health care affordability."
November 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
SCHUMER is on the floor now making this offer to end the shutdown:
Clean CR
Bipartisan "minibus" of approps bills
1-year ACA funding extension
Bipartisan cmte to negotiate on health care
"This is a reasonable offer that reopens the government, deals with health care affordability."
Clean CR
Bipartisan "minibus" of approps bills
1-year ACA funding extension
Bipartisan cmte to negotiate on health care
"This is a reasonable offer that reopens the government, deals with health care affordability."
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ICE kidnapped a teacher inside a daycare, in front of little children and parents. This is not making us safer. This brutality needs to stop!
A day care teacher was taken into ICE custody Wednesday morning on the city’s North Side, WGN News has confirmed.
‘Absolute terror’: Day care teacher detained by ICE agents on Chicago’s North Side
A day care teacher was taken into ICE custody Wednesday morning at the Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood.
wgntv.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
ICE kidnapped a teacher inside a daycare, in front of little children and parents. This is not making us safer. This brutality needs to stop!
Sending nurses to collections for this is wild…
November 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Sending nurses to collections for this is wild…
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DC WORKER WIN: GW Hospital and The Hill Preschool will pay $127,000+ for subjecting workers to illegal stay-or-pay clauses.
Stay-or-pay clauses force workers to pay for training costs if they leave before the end of their contract term.
They cheat workers, hurt competition, and violate the law.
Stay-or-pay clauses force workers to pay for training costs if they leave before the end of their contract term.
They cheat workers, hurt competition, and violate the law.
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
DC WORKER WIN: GW Hospital and The Hill Preschool will pay $127,000+ for subjecting workers to illegal stay-or-pay clauses.
Stay-or-pay clauses force workers to pay for training costs if they leave before the end of their contract term.
They cheat workers, hurt competition, and violate the law.
Stay-or-pay clauses force workers to pay for training costs if they leave before the end of their contract term.
They cheat workers, hurt competition, and violate the law.
The Washington Post Editorial Board is such a joke.
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Washington Post Editorial Board is such a joke.
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BREAKING: My Congressman did not bother to vote on Tuesday or for Kamala Harris in 2024. He skipped SIX recent elections.
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
BREAKING: My Congressman did not bother to vote on Tuesday or for Kamala Harris in 2024. He skipped SIX recent elections.
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🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.