Michelle Chappell she/her
@michellechap76.bsky.social
Co-chair, Congress Working Group @freedcproject.bsky.social
Legislative Lead, DC @momsdemand.bsky.social
Lawyer turned Field Organizer
survivor 🧡 DC Statehood 🗳️ reproductive freedom ⚧️ knitting 🧶 Spirit ⚽️
All opinions my own; facts are facts
Legislative Lead, DC @momsdemand.bsky.social
Lawyer turned Field Organizer
survivor 🧡 DC Statehood 🗳️ reproductive freedom ⚧️ knitting 🧶 Spirit ⚽️
All opinions my own; facts are facts
Pinned
Every day I feel like I’m in mourning for the country we had the day before
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What DC communities *actually* need is help with the housing affordability crisis. Applications open today for DC's emergency rental assistance and it will be Hunger Games-level of need.
If Congress wanted to help DC they'd take action on this — not force us backwards on bail and police reform.
If Congress wanted to help DC they'd take action on this — not force us backwards on bail and police reform.
Important reminder for DC tenants: applications for emergency rental assistance open tomorrow at 9am.
This year, all applications will be made by appointment only.
You can make an appointment by calling the Virginia Williams Center at 202-507-6666 starting at 9am or by visiting 64 New York Ave NE.
This year, all applications will be made by appointment only.
You can make an appointment by calling the Virginia Williams Center at 202-507-6666 starting at 9am or by visiting 64 New York Ave NE.
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
What DC communities *actually* need is help with the housing affordability crisis. Applications open today for DC's emergency rental assistance and it will be Hunger Games-level of need.
If Congress wanted to help DC they'd take action on this — not force us backwards on bail and police reform.
If Congress wanted to help DC they'd take action on this — not force us backwards on bail and police reform.
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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!!!
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"The @cbc.house.gov will continue to oppose any effort to silence D.C. residents, and we call on our colleagues to reject these harmful, anti-democratic pieces of legislation and join us to advance D.C. statehood."
Congressional Black Caucus
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans ...
cbc.house.gov
November 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
"The @cbc.house.gov will continue to oppose any effort to silence D.C. residents, and we call on our colleagues to reject these harmful, anti-democratic pieces of legislation and join us to advance D.C. statehood."
This is all of a piece with the anti-DC bills being pushed by House Republicans. The goal is a weakened, terrorized DC unable to defend against authoritarian overreach. Good luck with that, boys #FreeDC
The Alaska National Guard has responded to public concerns around a rapid response unit trained for "civil disturbance operations:" 100 service members will be trained "to support civil authorities."
At the request of Gov. Dunleavy, they will deploy to Washington D.C. in March 2026.
Story TK
At the request of Gov. Dunleavy, they will deploy to Washington D.C. in March 2026.
Story TK
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
This is all of a piece with the anti-DC bills being pushed by House Republicans. The goal is a weakened, terrorized DC unable to defend against authoritarian overreach. Good luck with that, boys #FreeDC
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“This is about using Washington, D.C. as a test case to advance the far-right, MAGA agenda for blue cities across the country,” [Ankit Jain] said at a Tuesday afternoon news conference, steps from the Capitol and flanked by a couple dozen people waving red signs proclaiming, “FREE DC.”
Taking Trump’s lead, House Republicans eye changes to D.C. bail, policing
The Constitution gives Congress — in which D.C. has no voting representation — authority over D.C.’s laws and budget.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“This is about using Washington, D.C. as a test case to advance the far-right, MAGA agenda for blue cities across the country,” [Ankit Jain] said at a Tuesday afternoon news conference, steps from the Capitol and flanked by a couple dozen people waving red signs proclaiming, “FREE DC.”
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D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
D.C. residents deserve the same right to govern themselves as every other community.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
Yet House Republicans, who know little about D.C., are pushing bills that meddle in what should be local decisions.
I stand with D.C. leaders against these harmful attacks.
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Tomorrow the House votes on a bill that overturns D.C's bail system and imposes cash bail for the first time since 1992.
This will make DC less safe, erode home rule, and preview what Stephen Miller wants to bring to the whole country.
We need every Dem to vote NO.
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This will make DC less safe, erode home rule, and preview what Stephen Miller wants to bring to the whole country.
We need every Dem to vote NO.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Tomorrow the House votes on a bill that overturns D.C's bail system and imposes cash bail for the first time since 1992.
This will make DC less safe, erode home rule, and preview what Stephen Miller wants to bring to the whole country.
We need every Dem to vote NO.
(Thread)
This will make DC less safe, erode home rule, and preview what Stephen Miller wants to bring to the whole country.
We need every Dem to vote NO.
(Thread)
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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
SMH at “we have not been allowed” my man, you could have brought this resolution to the floor yourself
Mike Johnson says he's talked to Thune & he's "very confident that when this moves forward in the process - if & when it is processed in the Senate, which is no certainty - they will take the time methodically to do what we have not been allowed to do in the House. To amend this discharge petition."
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
SMH at “we have not been allowed” my man, you could have brought this resolution to the floor yourself
My thoughts are with all the girls who will be called Piggy over the next days, weeks, months... this shit always trickles down. Hopefully they have friends who are braver than White House reporters
Who stands there and hears a female colleague called "Piggy" to her face and doesn't say anything?
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
My thoughts are with all the girls who will be called Piggy over the next days, weeks, months... this shit always trickles down. Hopefully they have friends who are braver than White House reporters
MOOD
would all of God’s children please calm the fuck down
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 AM
MOOD
The interesting thing about the Epstein petition is that the House keeps passing bills making it easier to lock up DC residents. There are two more on the floor this week. Call these reps today and tell them DC deserves to govern itself #FreeDC
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Tell Congress: DC needs local power, not attacks // Call Toolkit Nov 2025
TELL CONGRESS: DC needs local power, not attacks Updated November 17, 2025 Contents Overview 1 Call List of key lawmakers 2 Call List + Script for DC residents 2 Call Script for allies nationwide...
docs.google.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The interesting thing about the Epstein petition is that the House keeps passing bills making it easier to lock up DC residents. There are two more on the floor this week. Call these reps today and tell them DC deserves to govern itself #FreeDC
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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People who have the character to be brave now were brave earlier during earlier tests of character.
And aren't in positions of power, because that sort of bravery is seen as disqualifying from power.
And aren't in positions of power, because that sort of bravery is seen as disqualifying from power.
November 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
People who have the character to be brave now were brave earlier during earlier tests of character.
And aren't in positions of power, because that sort of bravery is seen as disqualifying from power.
And aren't in positions of power, because that sort of bravery is seen as disqualifying from power.
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Please share on the ground reporters in Charlotte we should follow 🫶
November 16, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Please share on the ground reporters in Charlotte we should follow 🫶
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I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
“When the 8 African American sheriffs took over the largest counties in North Carolina, it became a threat to the good ol’ boy system,” says the sheriff of Charlotte. These new sheriffs broke ties with ICE.
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
North Carolina GOP Is Cracking Down on the Black Sheriffs Who Stood Up to ICE
Boosted by new supermajorities, Republicans are closing in on legislation to mandate more collaboration with ICE and preempt local policies hard-won by immigrants’ rights advocates.
boltsmag.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
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Another significant case with the potential to expand the right to carry a gun in public
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the gun-carry case Wolford v. Lopez on January 20, 2026, according to Wolford's lawyer Alan Beck.
November 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Another significant case with the potential to expand the right to carry a gun in public
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Down with the sex predators.
Wherever they are.
Wherever they are.
"This could take down Democrats, too."
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
November 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Down with the sex predators.
Wherever they are.
Wherever they are.
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CVI works. Richmond went from 47 homicides to 2 by centering those most affected in violence prevention. Healing, mentorship, and accountability reduce shootings and heal communities. Medical providers should support CVI—it’s public health in action.
In "Advancing Peace," DeVone Boggan, founder of the gun prevention program Advance Peace, and urban public health scholar Jason Corburn illustrate how to interrupt cycles of violence and create safer, healthier, more equitable communities: bit.ly/4nlfRYm
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
CVI works. Richmond went from 47 homicides to 2 by centering those most affected in violence prevention. Healing, mentorship, and accountability reduce shootings and heal communities. Medical providers should support CVI—it’s public health in action.
Thank you @repaprildelaney.bsky.social I hope that other Dems in purple districts follow your lead!
After the longest gov't shutdown in U.S. history—and one where my GOP colleagues have not even bothered to show up for work over the past 6 weeks—I find the stakes too high to cave on a budget which will make Americans’ lives harder and less affordable. My full statement against this shutdown deal.
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Thank you @repaprildelaney.bsky.social I hope that other Dems in purple districts follow your lead!
I hope I’m wrong, but I predict some irregularities are about to be discovered in Grijalva’s election
Ed Martin posted this document — alleged to be a pardon from Trump dated Friday — on X tonight.
It purports to pardon “all U.S. citizens” for efforts relating to alternative elector slates and “efforts to expose voting fraud and vulnerabilities” in connection with the 2020 presidential election.
It purports to pardon “all U.S. citizens” for efforts relating to alternative elector slates and “efforts to expose voting fraud and vulnerabilities” in connection with the 2020 presidential election.
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I hope I’m wrong, but I predict some irregularities are about to be discovered in Grijalva’s election
House Dems, instead of stating their position on this new CR, should be demanding the swearing in of Rep Grijalva as the first order of House business
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
House Dems, instead of stating their position on this new CR, should be demanding the swearing in of Rep Grijalva as the first order of House business
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Do not help your opposition is politics 101. Do not help fascists who have turned government into a weapon against our people is human 101. So is, don't draw a line you claim represents your unwavering principles and hurl yourself across it.
Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Do not help your opposition is politics 101. Do not help fascists who have turned government into a weapon against our people is human 101. So is, don't draw a line you claim represents your unwavering principles and hurl yourself across it.
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if dems are going to do whatever their corporate donors want, then don't bother texting us for money anymore
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
if dems are going to do whatever their corporate donors want, then don't bother texting us for money anymore
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So, no language to hire back all the federal workers Trump fired in the months prior to the shutdown, and just a promise to hold a doomed vote on Obamacare subsidies. What was the point of it all then? So many federal workers were furloughed for so long for nothing? www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
Senators near deal to reopen government as key Democrats signal willingness to back plan | CNN Politics
The emerging deal would include a stopgap measure to extend government funding until January and be tied to a larger package to fully fund several key agencies.
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
So, no language to hire back all the federal workers Trump fired in the months prior to the shutdown, and just a promise to hold a doomed vote on Obamacare subsidies. What was the point of it all then? So many federal workers were furloughed for so long for nothing? www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...