sam delgado
@samdelgado.bsky.social
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Yikes! I didn't realize my ebook habit was costing @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social so much money. It's a great benefit for DC residents.
Interesting legislative idea to band with states to pressure publishers. Thanks to @maustermuhle.bsky.social, @51st.news for the reporting.
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Interesting legislative idea to band with states to pressure publishers. Thanks to @maustermuhle.bsky.social, @51st.news for the reporting.
51st.news/ebooks-are-e...
Libraries can't afford e-books. D.C. lawmakers have a plan.
The demand and price for e-books is up — and it’s busting the D.C. Public Library budget.
51st.news
January 17, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Yikes! I didn't realize my ebook habit was costing @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social so much money. It's a great benefit for DC residents.
Interesting legislative idea to band with states to pressure publishers. Thanks to @maustermuhle.bsky.social, @51st.news for the reporting.
51st.news/ebooks-are-e...
Interesting legislative idea to band with states to pressure publishers. Thanks to @maustermuhle.bsky.social, @51st.news for the reporting.
51st.news/ebooks-are-e...
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In a Q&A with Contributor @samdelgado.bsky.social, environmental historian and MIT professor Kate Brown discusses her new book, "Tiny Gardens Everywhere," about the power of urban gardening to transform people and societies.
How Urban Gardens Can Bolster American Democracy
MIT professor Kate Brown discusses her new book, ‘Tiny Gardens Everywhere,’ and the power of urban gardens to transform people and societies.
civileats.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
In a Q&A with Contributor @samdelgado.bsky.social, environmental historian and MIT professor Kate Brown discusses her new book, "Tiny Gardens Everywhere," about the power of urban gardening to transform people and societies.
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We're here to serve our city's info needs, and our "D.C. Explained" series is one of the most direct ways we work towards that goal.
This year's topics have included giving/receiving help locally, talking to kids about the federal occupation, and everything you need to know about the D.C. Council.
This year's topics have included giving/receiving help locally, talking to kids about the federal occupation, and everything you need to know about the D.C. Council.
D.C. Explained - The 51st
We equip readers with information that makes it easier to live in the District.
51st.news
January 4, 2026 at 11:07 PM
We're here to serve our city's info needs, and our "D.C. Explained" series is one of the most direct ways we work towards that goal.
This year's topics have included giving/receiving help locally, talking to kids about the federal occupation, and everything you need to know about the D.C. Council.
This year's topics have included giving/receiving help locally, talking to kids about the federal occupation, and everything you need to know about the D.C. Council.
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Earlier this year, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reported that activists had been calling for the D.C. Council to publicly question MPD about officers' continued collaboration with federal immigration enforcement.
Within days, the council's Committee on Public Works & Operations scheduled a hearing.
Within days, the council's Committee on Public Works & Operations scheduled a hearing.
Questions remain about MPD’s work with ICE. Activists want lawmakers to step in
They say the D.C. Council should publicly question MPD about cooperation on immigration enforcement.
51st.news
January 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Earlier this year, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reported that activists had been calling for the D.C. Council to publicly question MPD about officers' continued collaboration with federal immigration enforcement.
Within days, the council's Committee on Public Works & Operations scheduled a hearing.
Within days, the council's Committee on Public Works & Operations scheduled a hearing.
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What. A. Year. It. Has. Been.
Locals have lost jobs because of the slashing of the federal workforce. D.C.'s local laws and budget have been targeted by the GOP. And Trump flooded the streets with federal troops.
I can't imagine a more important time for independent media.
Locals have lost jobs because of the slashing of the federal workforce. D.C.'s local laws and budget have been targeted by the GOP. And Trump flooded the streets with federal troops.
I can't imagine a more important time for independent media.
To close out the year, @maustermuhle.bsky.social has a word for 51st readers:
A note from Martin
The 51st's first full-time reporter reflects on what it means to be a D.C. news outlet in 2025.
51st.news
December 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
What. A. Year. It. Has. Been.
Locals have lost jobs because of the slashing of the federal workforce. D.C.'s local laws and budget have been targeted by the GOP. And Trump flooded the streets with federal troops.
I can't imagine a more important time for independent media.
Locals have lost jobs because of the slashing of the federal workforce. D.C.'s local laws and budget have been targeted by the GOP. And Trump flooded the streets with federal troops.
I can't imagine a more important time for independent media.
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In Mount Pleasant, a tight-knit D.C. neighborhood where immigrants are deeply embedded into the social fabric, the Trump administration’s targeting of migrants has shaken the community.
This poignant story about the impact from @samdelgado.bsky.social was one of our team's favorites this year.
This poignant story about the impact from @samdelgado.bsky.social was one of our team's favorites this year.
Mount Pleasant’s sidewalk astronomer might have to leave his home
But Gael Gomez wants people to keep looking up — at the sky and in life.
51st.news
December 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In Mount Pleasant, a tight-knit D.C. neighborhood where immigrants are deeply embedded into the social fabric, the Trump administration’s targeting of migrants has shaken the community.
This poignant story about the impact from @samdelgado.bsky.social was one of our team's favorites this year.
This poignant story about the impact from @samdelgado.bsky.social was one of our team's favorites this year.
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Catching fish launched Ernest Robinson into online stardom.
He’s one of the thousands of people who fish along the District’s rivers and streams each year.
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know some of them for this story on fishing in D.C. — one of our team's favorite we published this year:
He’s one of the thousands of people who fish along the District’s rivers and streams each year.
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know some of them for this story on fishing in D.C. — one of our team's favorite we published this year:
'D.C. fishing is a culture': Meet some of the anglers casting into our rivers
We hit the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia with "Ernie the Hog Snatcher" and a host of other locals, who say fishing brings them peace, community, and fun.
51st.news
December 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Catching fish launched Ernest Robinson into online stardom.
He’s one of the thousands of people who fish along the District’s rivers and streams each year.
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know some of them for this story on fishing in D.C. — one of our team's favorite we published this year:
He’s one of the thousands of people who fish along the District’s rivers and streams each year.
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know some of them for this story on fishing in D.C. — one of our team's favorite we published this year:
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December 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
All gifts and memberships to The 51st are:
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🗞️ Directly funding local, worker-led news in D.C.
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✌️ Doubled through the end of the year, thanks to Newsmatch
🗞️ Directly funding local, worker-led news in D.C.
Become a member today: 51st.news/signup
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This year, D.C. residents were regularly reminded how vulnerable our local laws and political systems are — and how easily daily life can be disrupted by the federal government.
But @samdelgado.bsky.social reports, it was also a year when we fought back. Here's how:
But @samdelgado.bsky.social reports, it was also a year when we fought back. Here's how:
D.C. residents fought Trump's attacks in 2025
Life in the District was turned upside down by the Trump Administration this year. Here’s how residents responded.
51st.news
December 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This year, D.C. residents were regularly reminded how vulnerable our local laws and political systems are — and how easily daily life can be disrupted by the federal government.
But @samdelgado.bsky.social reports, it was also a year when we fought back. Here's how:
But @samdelgado.bsky.social reports, it was also a year when we fought back. Here's how:
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In 2025, the Trump Administration turned life upside down in DC, but it will also go down as a year that the city fought back, organizing rallies, documenting ICE sightings, and scaling up mutual aid. A great @51st.news read by @samdelgado.bsky.social to close out the year
51st.news/how-dc-resid...
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51st.news
December 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In 2025, the Trump Administration turned life upside down in DC, but it will also go down as a year that the city fought back, organizing rallies, documenting ICE sightings, and scaling up mutual aid. A great @51st.news read by @samdelgado.bsky.social to close out the year
51st.news/how-dc-resid...
51st.news/how-dc-resid...
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1/ We have an update to share on this past reporting:
We reported in late October that Gael Gomez and his family were all but certain to leave D.C. due to the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants.
But so far Gael is still here — trying to find a way to stay. 🧵
We reported in late October that Gael Gomez and his family were all but certain to leave D.C. due to the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants.
But so far Gael is still here — trying to find a way to stay. 🧵
Mount Pleasant’s sidewalk astronomer might have to leave his home
But Gael Gomez wants people to keep looking up — at the sky and in life.
51st.news
December 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
1/ We have an update to share on this past reporting:
We reported in late October that Gael Gomez and his family were all but certain to leave D.C. due to the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants.
But so far Gael is still here — trying to find a way to stay. 🧵
We reported in late October that Gael Gomez and his family were all but certain to leave D.C. due to the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants.
But so far Gael is still here — trying to find a way to stay. 🧵
Spotted outside of the Gallery Place metro. DC is goated — literally
December 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Spotted outside of the Gallery Place metro. DC is goated — literally
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I have a fun little contribution in this workshop tomorrow, merging two of my favorite things: journalism and birding.
Do you pay attention to DC wildlife? Maybe even take a photo here and there?
Come learn with us at MLK Library tomorrow morning at 10? www.eventbrite.com/e/documentin...
Do you pay attention to DC wildlife? Maybe even take a photo here and there?
Come learn with us at MLK Library tomorrow morning at 10? www.eventbrite.com/e/documentin...
Documenting Biodiversity: The Soup-to-Nuts of Community Science
Join us to find out how you can capture, edit, manage, and submit wildlife photos in a manner that will be useful for science!
www.eventbrite.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I have a fun little contribution in this workshop tomorrow, merging two of my favorite things: journalism and birding.
Do you pay attention to DC wildlife? Maybe even take a photo here and there?
Come learn with us at MLK Library tomorrow morning at 10? www.eventbrite.com/e/documentin...
Do you pay attention to DC wildlife? Maybe even take a photo here and there?
Come learn with us at MLK Library tomorrow morning at 10? www.eventbrite.com/e/documentin...
My first time going to a high school sports game in DC but certainly not my last — I had an absolute ball (no pun intended)
December 6, 2025 at 1:45 AM
My first time going to a high school sports game in DC but certainly not my last — I had an absolute ball (no pun intended)
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Come for the love for local news, stay for the free pizza 🍕
On 12/11, SpotlightDC will be celebrating the people who bring important local stories to life: reporters, editors, and funders.
On 12/11, SpotlightDC will be celebrating the people who bring important local stories to life: reporters, editors, and funders.
December 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Come for the love for local news, stay for the free pizza 🍕
On 12/11, SpotlightDC will be celebrating the people who bring important local stories to life: reporters, editors, and funders.
On 12/11, SpotlightDC will be celebrating the people who bring important local stories to life: reporters, editors, and funders.
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The holidays are upon us, along with the annual barrage of gift guides dominated by e-commerce giants.
But this season, @freedcproject.bsky.social is offering people another choice, @samdelgado.bsky.social reports:
But this season, @freedcproject.bsky.social is offering people another choice, @samdelgado.bsky.social reports:
Shop local with Free DC's holiday shopping guide
A new shopping guide features dozens of places that have pledged to support D.C.'s autonomy.
51st.news
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The holidays are upon us, along with the annual barrage of gift guides dominated by e-commerce giants.
But this season, @freedcproject.bsky.social is offering people another choice, @samdelgado.bsky.social reports:
But this season, @freedcproject.bsky.social is offering people another choice, @samdelgado.bsky.social reports:
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Catching fish launched Ernest Robinson into online stardom.
He’s one of the thousands of people who fish along the District’s rivers and streams each year.
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know some of them for this story on fishing in D.C.:
He’s one of the thousands of people who fish along the District’s rivers and streams each year.
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know some of them for this story on fishing in D.C.:
'D.C. fishing is a culture': Meet some of the anglers casting into our rivers
We hit the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia with "Ernie the Hog Snatcher" and a host of other locals, who say fishing brings them peace, community, and fun.
51st.news
November 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Catching fish launched Ernest Robinson into online stardom.
He’s one of the thousands of people who fish along the District’s rivers and streams each year.
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know some of them for this story on fishing in D.C.:
He’s one of the thousands of people who fish along the District’s rivers and streams each year.
@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know some of them for this story on fishing in D.C.:
Did you know there's a thriving community of anglers in DC? Whereas some people look at DC's rivers and see pollution, these fishers see potential.
I spent time with some local fisherman — including fishing influencer Ernie the Hog Snatcher — and got a close look at what fishing means to them. 🎣⬇️
I spent time with some local fisherman — including fishing influencer Ernie the Hog Snatcher — and got a close look at what fishing means to them. 🎣⬇️
Amidst the busyness of city life, D.C. anglers turn to local waterways for peace, for community, and of course, for the pure fun of fishing.
"We got one of the best fisheries on the East Coast," online creator Ernie the Hog Snatcher told reporter @samdelgado.bsky.social:
"We got one of the best fisheries on the East Coast," online creator Ernie the Hog Snatcher told reporter @samdelgado.bsky.social:
Want to go fishing in D.C.'s rivers? Here's where to start.
We hit the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia with "Ernie the Hog Snatcher" and a host of other locals, who say fishing brings them peace, community, and fun.
51st.news
November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Did you know there's a thriving community of anglers in DC? Whereas some people look at DC's rivers and see pollution, these fishers see potential.
I spent time with some local fisherman — including fishing influencer Ernie the Hog Snatcher — and got a close look at what fishing means to them. 🎣⬇️
I spent time with some local fisherman — including fishing influencer Ernie the Hog Snatcher — and got a close look at what fishing means to them. 🎣⬇️
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THE WASHINGTON SPIRIT ARE GOING TO THE FINALS!
November 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
THE WASHINGTON SPIRIT ARE GOING TO THE FINALS!
Game has barely started and the energy is already off the charts. Let’s go Spirit 😤😤
November 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Game has barely started and the energy is already off the charts. Let’s go Spirit 😤😤
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JUST IN: The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
Trump tells states to 'immediately undo' steps to fund November SNAP benefits
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
JUST IN: The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
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Tiny lil' thread on SNAP during the shutdown.
Yesterday, I reported that the Trump admin's approach to food stamps -- and a court's directive to pay them -- would mean millions of people would get $0 or as little as $12 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Yesterday, I reported that the Trump admin's approach to food stamps -- and a court's directive to pay them -- would mean millions of people would get $0 or as little as $12 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Some SNAP Recipients May Not Receive Food Stamps Under White House Policy
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tiny lil' thread on SNAP during the shutdown.
Yesterday, I reported that the Trump admin's approach to food stamps -- and a court's directive to pay them -- would mean millions of people would get $0 or as little as $12 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Yesterday, I reported that the Trump admin's approach to food stamps -- and a court's directive to pay them -- would mean millions of people would get $0 or as little as $12 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
We've entered the longest government shutdown in US history, and as a result, vital services like SNAP — which feeds 42 million people — have been impacted.
For @civileats.com, I wrote a brief guide to help folks navigate this lapse in funding & find their next meal.
civileats.com/2025/11/05/a...
For @civileats.com, I wrote a brief guide to help folks navigate this lapse in funding & find their next meal.
civileats.com/2025/11/05/a...
Amid SNAP Turmoil, These Options Can Help Fill the Food Gap
It’s not clear when the Trump administration will release SNAP payments. These alternatives offer food support in the meantime.
civileats.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We've entered the longest government shutdown in US history, and as a result, vital services like SNAP — which feeds 42 million people — have been impacted.
For @civileats.com, I wrote a brief guide to help folks navigate this lapse in funding & find their next meal.
civileats.com/2025/11/05/a...
For @civileats.com, I wrote a brief guide to help folks navigate this lapse in funding & find their next meal.
civileats.com/2025/11/05/a...
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In Mount Pleasant, a tight-knit D.C. neighborhood where immigrants are deeply embedded into the social fabric, the Trump administration’s targeting of migrants has shaken the community.
From @samdelgado.bsky.social, here's one poignant example of the impact this loss is leaving:
From @samdelgado.bsky.social, here's one poignant example of the impact this loss is leaving:
Mount Pleasant’s sidewalk astronomer might have to leave his home
But Gael Gomez wants people to keep looking up — at the sky and in life.
51st.news
November 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In Mount Pleasant, a tight-knit D.C. neighborhood where immigrants are deeply embedded into the social fabric, the Trump administration’s targeting of migrants has shaken the community.
From @samdelgado.bsky.social, here's one poignant example of the impact this loss is leaving:
From @samdelgado.bsky.social, here's one poignant example of the impact this loss is leaving:
If you believe that within every person is a whole world, then within every community is a universe. So what happens to a neighborhood when it loses one of its stars?
For Mt Pleasant, it means losing Gael Gomez, a 19 year-old who helped bring the cosmos to the people.
51st.news/mount-pleasa...
For Mt Pleasant, it means losing Gael Gomez, a 19 year-old who helped bring the cosmos to the people.
51st.news/mount-pleasa...
Mount Pleasant’s sidewalk astronomer might have to leave his home
But Gael Gomez wants people to keep looking up — at the sky and in life.
51st.news
October 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If you believe that within every person is a whole world, then within every community is a universe. So what happens to a neighborhood when it loses one of its stars?
For Mt Pleasant, it means losing Gael Gomez, a 19 year-old who helped bring the cosmos to the people.
51st.news/mount-pleasa...
For Mt Pleasant, it means losing Gael Gomez, a 19 year-old who helped bring the cosmos to the people.
51st.news/mount-pleasa...