Sloane Airey 📰
@sloaneairey.bsky.social
Local DC journalist & general naysayer. Service dog handler 🐕🦺
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I've received some medical news that is not good and need some time to tackle it. So apologies if I owe you an email, I will get back to you asap
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We’re excited to announce the latest SpotlightDC-funded project: Dream City, a new independent podcast that will explore the inner workings of D.C.’s political and business worlds.
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We’re excited to announce the latest SpotlightDC-funded project: Dream City, a new independent podcast that will explore the inner workings of D.C.’s political and business worlds.
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🚨ALERTA: Gran presencia de agentes federales/ICE y de la policía local (MPD) entra la cuadra 1800 de Columbia Rd en Adams Morgan. Según informes, los agentes están deteniendo a personas, entrando en edificios y confiscando patinetes. Recomendamos evitar esta zona. 1/
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
🚨ALERTA: Gran presencia de agentes federales/ICE y de la policía local (MPD) entra la cuadra 1800 de Columbia Rd en Adams Morgan. Según informes, los agentes están deteniendo a personas, entrando en edificios y confiscando patinetes. Recomendamos evitar esta zona. 1/
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So excited to drop @wcp.bsky.social's 2025 People Issue. These Washingtonians represent the best of D.C. and I was so honored to interview graffiti artist Luis Del Valle, King Molasses, & author Carolivia Herron.
Photos by @darrow-m.bsky.social
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7737...
Photos by @darrow-m.bsky.social
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7737...
The People Issue 2025
Get to know a drag king, a rapper, an exotic dance expert, and more.
washingtoncitypaper.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
So excited to drop @wcp.bsky.social's 2025 People Issue. These Washingtonians represent the best of D.C. and I was so honored to interview graffiti artist Luis Del Valle, King Molasses, & author Carolivia Herron.
Photos by @darrow-m.bsky.social
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7737...
Photos by @darrow-m.bsky.social
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7737...
I've received some medical news that is not good and need some time to tackle it. So apologies if I owe you an email, I will get back to you asap
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I've received some medical news that is not good and need some time to tackle it. So apologies if I owe you an email, I will get back to you asap
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Sean Charles Dunn’s moment of culinary resistance — he wouldn't be subservient, one could say — has become a symbol of D.C.’s refusal to accept the federal occupation quietly.
Earlier today, D.C.'s own "sandwich guy" was found not guilty of the charges against him.
Earlier today, D.C.'s own "sandwich guy" was found not guilty of the charges against him.
How a thrown sandwich became a symbol of D.C.’s resistance
In an already surreal moment, Washingtonians have embraced bread puns, sandwich flags, and sub-themed street art as a form of protest.
51st.news
November 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Sean Charles Dunn’s moment of culinary resistance — he wouldn't be subservient, one could say — has become a symbol of D.C.’s refusal to accept the federal occupation quietly.
Earlier today, D.C.'s own "sandwich guy" was found not guilty of the charges against him.
Earlier today, D.C.'s own "sandwich guy" was found not guilty of the charges against him.
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News: Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has started telling people she’s running for mayor, per several sources, confirming months of speculation about her political future.
She’d be the first major candidate to declare for 2026. Now the question: what will Bowser do?
She’d be the first major candidate to declare for 2026. Now the question: what will Bowser do?
November 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
News: Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has started telling people she’s running for mayor, per several sources, confirming months of speculation about her political future.
She’d be the first major candidate to declare for 2026. Now the question: what will Bowser do?
She’d be the first major candidate to declare for 2026. Now the question: what will Bowser do?
TIL that the AI software my health insurance company (Cigna) uses to scan the documents hallucinated a medical code ahout eye glasses into my claim for my custom finger braces. This AI hallucination caused Cigna to deny my request they reimburse the $1,196 I spent & that's covered per my policy.
November 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
TIL that the AI software my health insurance company (Cigna) uses to scan the documents hallucinated a medical code ahout eye glasses into my claim for my custom finger braces. This AI hallucination caused Cigna to deny my request they reimburse the $1,196 I spent & that's covered per my policy.
Everyone please wish a v happy 4th bday to my favorite spooky ghost 👻
October 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Everyone please wish a v happy 4th bday to my favorite spooky ghost 👻
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several people have emailed us to say that the sudden shut down of a giant book distributor is making public libraries scramble for books www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down
Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.
www.404media.co
October 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
several people have emailed us to say that the sudden shut down of a giant book distributor is making public libraries scramble for books www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
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"Our residents are afraid and they are angry. They want the executive to be forthcoming about current policies," says @brianneknadeau.bsky.social opening a hearing on human rights violations during the federal takeover of D.C. and the local government's cooperation with federal agents.
October 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"Our residents are afraid and they are angry. They want the executive to be forthcoming about current policies," says @brianneknadeau.bsky.social opening a hearing on human rights violations during the federal takeover of D.C. and the local government's cooperation with federal agents.
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If benefits aren't restored, 141,000 DC residents won't be able to put food on their tables to feed their families. There is no scenario where this ends well, and the federal government has the tools to avoid such a clear and cruel outcome.
NEW: We just filed a lawsuit alongside 25 states to restore SNAP food assistance during the federal shutdown.
141,000 DC residents rely on SNAP to afford their meals — including 47,000 children and 24,000 seniors.
We will do everything in our power to prevent DC families from going hungry.
141,000 DC residents rely on SNAP to afford their meals — including 47,000 children and 24,000 seniors.
We will do everything in our power to prevent DC families from going hungry.
October 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
If benefits aren't restored, 141,000 DC residents won't be able to put food on their tables to feed their families. There is no scenario where this ends well, and the federal government has the tools to avoid such a clear and cruel outcome.
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Four weeks into the federal shutdown, rent is about to be due and next month’s SNAP benefits are at risk.
We previously made this list of ways to give and receive help locally — but need your help: Where else can our neighbors find food?
Share any meal or grocery distributions you know of ⬇️
We previously made this list of ways to give and receive help locally — but need your help: Where else can our neighbors find food?
Share any meal or grocery distributions you know of ⬇️
A guide to giving and receiving help in D.C.
Where to find all kinds of assistance, from legal aid to food donations to political organizing.
51st.news
October 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Four weeks into the federal shutdown, rent is about to be due and next month’s SNAP benefits are at risk.
We previously made this list of ways to give and receive help locally — but need your help: Where else can our neighbors find food?
Share any meal or grocery distributions you know of ⬇️
We previously made this list of ways to give and receive help locally — but need your help: Where else can our neighbors find food?
Share any meal or grocery distributions you know of ⬇️
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“We need to fight back,” Carballo said. “We need to be resilient. We need to stand up for our rights and, of course, right now, it’s very difficult. But we know that we will overcome.”
https://wtop.com/dc/2025/10/dc-area-immigrants-face-challenges-under-trump-administration/
https://wtop.com/dc/2025/10/dc-area-immigrants-face-challenges-under-trump-administration/
DC-area immigrants face challenges under Trump administration - WTOP News
WTOP spoke the D.C. region’s immigrant community members for their feedback on President Donald Trump’s moves against immigrants and their responses.
wtop.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
“We need to fight back,” Carballo said. “We need to be resilient. We need to stand up for our rights and, of course, right now, it’s very difficult. But we know that we will overcome.”
https://wtop.com/dc/2025/10/dc-area-immigrants-face-challenges-under-trump-administration/
https://wtop.com/dc/2025/10/dc-area-immigrants-face-challenges-under-trump-administration/
Happy 1st bday @51st.news! Great party with local artists and bakers and cocktails at KBird - a lovely way to reconnect with so many of you in person after all these years and meet new folks 🥰
October 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Happy 1st bday @51st.news! Great party with local artists and bakers and cocktails at KBird - a lovely way to reconnect with so many of you in person after all these years and meet new folks 🥰
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October 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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D.C. has one of the lowest rates of uninsured residents across the U.S.
Looming cuts to a city-funded healthcare program could change that — with disastrous consequences, advocates say.
What’s behind the decision, and what are the alternatives?
Looming cuts to a city-funded healthcare program could change that — with disastrous consequences, advocates say.
What’s behind the decision, and what are the alternatives?
DC phases out Health Care Alliance, impacting thousands
Advocates say the elimination of DC Health Care Alliance, which insures 26,000 low-income residents, could have disastrous consequences.
51st.news
September 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
D.C. has one of the lowest rates of uninsured residents across the U.S.
Looming cuts to a city-funded healthcare program could change that — with disastrous consequences, advocates say.
What’s behind the decision, and what are the alternatives?
Looming cuts to a city-funded healthcare program could change that — with disastrous consequences, advocates say.
What’s behind the decision, and what are the alternatives?
I don't think you understand how much I love this city. Shakers welcomed my friend with her rollator, and @930club.bsky.social escorted us to our ADA accessible chairs tonight to see @kingfishrofficial.bsky.social and even labeled the chairs to ensure we could enjoy the show.
DC forever & always.
DC forever & always.
September 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I don't think you understand how much I love this city. Shakers welcomed my friend with her rollator, and @930club.bsky.social escorted us to our ADA accessible chairs tonight to see @kingfishrofficial.bsky.social and even labeled the chairs to ensure we could enjoy the show.
DC forever & always.
DC forever & always.
Thanks @citycastdc.bsky.social
for interviewing me about my story
@wcp.bsky.social about illegal trashing dumping and secret streams in one DC neighborhood! Spotlight has a transcript, too, for anyone listening in who is hearing impaired.
open.spotify.com/episode/2PMB...
for interviewing me about my story
@wcp.bsky.social about illegal trashing dumping and secret streams in one DC neighborhood! Spotlight has a transcript, too, for anyone listening in who is hearing impaired.
open.spotify.com/episode/2PMB...
How This DC Alley Became a 40 Year Old Dump
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September 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Thanks @citycastdc.bsky.social
for interviewing me about my story
@wcp.bsky.social about illegal trashing dumping and secret streams in one DC neighborhood! Spotlight has a transcript, too, for anyone listening in who is hearing impaired.
open.spotify.com/episode/2PMB...
for interviewing me about my story
@wcp.bsky.social about illegal trashing dumping and secret streams in one DC neighborhood! Spotlight has a transcript, too, for anyone listening in who is hearing impaired.
open.spotify.com/episode/2PMB...
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It's Thursday! In your inbox today: Raising trans kids in Trump's D.C. (our first story in partnership with @19thnews.org), a beloved D.C. ice rink faces an uncertain future, the Commanders get their stadium, and how the Federal Bureau of Prisons is failing D.C. residents:
Raising trans kids in Trump's D.C.
Plus, a beloved D.C. ice rink faces an uncertain future, the Commanders get their stadium, and more news.
51st.news
September 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It's Thursday! In your inbox today: Raising trans kids in Trump's D.C. (our first story in partnership with @19thnews.org), a beloved D.C. ice rink faces an uncertain future, the Commanders get their stadium, and how the Federal Bureau of Prisons is failing D.C. residents:
Why are there just thousands of lantern flies all over K Street NW near the Farragust West Metro station. I'm here all the time and have never seen so many!
September 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Why are there just thousands of lantern flies all over K Street NW near the Farragust West Metro station. I'm here all the time and have never seen so many!
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"Here legally, engaged in a sanctioned process to determine their eligibility for asylum, they have committed no crime. They are arrested anyway, and the lives they’ve risked to come to the United States are thrown into chaos."
A photographer’s view of ICE’s relentless courthouse arrests
The shattering of faith in America's goodness is the hardest part to watch.
www.motherjones.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"Here legally, engaged in a sanctioned process to determine their eligibility for asylum, they have committed no crime. They are arrested anyway, and the lives they’ve risked to come to the United States are thrown into chaos."
South Park getting real local
August 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
South Park getting real local
I think I'm gonna file a FOIA to see how much taxpayer money it's been costing to take over MPD and deploy the National Guard in DC. As a treat to myself.
August 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I think I'm gonna file a FOIA to see how much taxpayer money it's been costing to take over MPD and deploy the National Guard in DC. As a treat to myself.
TIL that La*ra Lo*mer is only 1 year older than me? 👀
August 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
TIL that La*ra Lo*mer is only 1 year older than me? 👀