Markus Batchelor
@markusfordc.bsky.social
Kid from Congress Heights. Advocate, Organizer, National Political Director @PeopleFor.bsky.social. Fmr ANC Commissioner, Board of Ed Member, Council Candidate. Good Troublemaker.
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.
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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.
November 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
If I’m going to survive on here, I need quality reaction video pages. Please be generous.
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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!!!
Democrats, VOTE NO on H.R. 5214 and 5107!!!
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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!!!
Democrats, VOTE NO on H.R. 5214 and 5107!!!
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
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
November 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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
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
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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:
Jay Jones is the Attorney General we need.
Our latest ad on air statewide:
October 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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:
Jay Jones is the Attorney General we need.
Our latest ad on air statewide:
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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:
Watch our latest spot running in Portsmouth, Virginia + vote before Nov. 4:
October 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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:
Watch our latest spot running in Portsmouth, Virginia + vote before Nov. 4:
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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:
Watch our latest spot running now in Jersey City:
October 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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:
Watch our latest spot running now in Jersey City:
Grey-Sloan Hospital has more high-casualty events than all of Seattle. #GreysAnatomy
October 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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.
September 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The training wheel on the cross should tell you everything you need to know.
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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.
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
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August 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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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.
We need to start treating it like that.
February 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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.
We need to start treating it like that.
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.
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.
August 6, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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.
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.
Trump has ordered the installation of a new statue in Washington, DC of Albert Pike, a Confederate general who supported slavery, was allegedly involved in the KKK, and said only “the white race” is “fit to govern.”
August 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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.
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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.
My Democratic colleagues and I just left the state of Texas to break quorum and stop Trump’s redistricting power grab.
Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first he’ll have to come through us.
It’s time to fight back.
Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first he’ll have to come through us.
It’s time to fight back.
August 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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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I don’t respect a rogue, draft-dodging wannabe dictator hijacking its 250th birthday to stroke his fascist ego.
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June 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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.
🇺🇸
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.
Stay vigilant.
June 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Donald Trump has sent troops into largely peaceful protests to sow chaos, oppress opposition, and justify further abuses of power.
Stay vigilant.
Stay vigilant.
Yes
Elon Musk says that Donald Trump should be impeached.
June 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Yes
Completing my application:
June 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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. ✊🏾🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Happy Pride to everyone fighting for visibility, safety, acceptance, and equality. Live, love, and light a fire. ✊🏾🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#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. ✊🏾🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Happy Pride to everyone fighting for visibility, safety, acceptance, and equality. Live, love, and light a fire. ✊🏾🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Climate change[d].
A glacier partially collapsed in Switzerland, burying the village of Blatten in a huge landslide of ice, rock, and mud after residents had been evacuated.
Scientists called the collapse of the glacier “unprecedented” in the Swiss Alps.
Scientists called the collapse of the glacier “unprecedented” in the Swiss Alps.
June 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Climate change[d].
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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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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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Neguse was grilling Jim Jordan so hard this morning over language in the reconciliation bill to restrict federal judges' ability to enforce court penalties that Jordan had to consult with his lawyers
May 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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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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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Biden Strong.
A born fighter and odds-beater is facing his toughest fight yet. I have faith he’ll overcome again. Praying for the peace and strength to get through. Get well soon, Joe.
A born fighter and odds-beater is facing his toughest fight yet. I have faith he’ll overcome again. Praying for the peace and strength to get through. Get well soon, Joe.
May 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Biden Strong.
A born fighter and odds-beater is facing his toughest fight yet. I have faith he’ll overcome again. Praying for the peace and strength to get through. Get well soon, Joe.
A born fighter and odds-beater is facing his toughest fight yet. I have faith he’ll overcome again. Praying for the peace and strength to get through. Get well soon, Joe.
Come senators, congressmen
Please heed the call
Don't stand in the doorway
Don't block up the hall
For he that gets hurt
Will be he who has stalled
The battle outside ragin'
Will soon shake your windows
And rattle your walls
For the times they are a-changin'
— Dylan
Please heed the call
Don't stand in the doorway
Don't block up the hall
For he that gets hurt
Will be he who has stalled
The battle outside ragin'
Will soon shake your windows
And rattle your walls
For the times they are a-changin'
— Dylan
May 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Come senators, congressmen
Please heed the call
Don't stand in the doorway
Don't block up the hall
For he that gets hurt
Will be he who has stalled
The battle outside ragin'
Will soon shake your windows
And rattle your walls
For the times they are a-changin'
— Dylan
Please heed the call
Don't stand in the doorway
Don't block up the hall
For he that gets hurt
Will be he who has stalled
The battle outside ragin'
Will soon shake your windows
And rattle your walls
For the times they are a-changin'
— Dylan
The “Turning Point” series on Netflix is A1. Recommend.
May 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The “Turning Point” series on Netflix is A1. Recommend.
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I love that @symonedsanders.bsky.social doesn’t back down & asks @davidhogg.bsky.social the tough questions about why he is helping primary democrats in deep blue seats.
And the answer David gives is one that everyone critical of him should hear. Symone herself seems to agree.
And the answer David gives is one that everyone critical of him should hear. Symone herself seems to agree.
May 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I love that @symonedsanders.bsky.social doesn’t back down & asks @davidhogg.bsky.social the tough questions about why he is helping primary democrats in deep blue seats.
And the answer David gives is one that everyone critical of him should hear. Symone herself seems to agree.
And the answer David gives is one that everyone critical of him should hear. Symone herself seems to agree.