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Love is abundance. Hate is decay. ❤️ = share. DEMOCRACY needs you. Act NOW to defeat Extremism.
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Lawmakers renewed their push to pass the SAVE Act, which would block millions of Americans from voting. It failed before — and it must fail again. Tell Congress to stop this attack on the freedom to vote: bit.ly/4tmVIor
February 15, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Lawmakers renewed their push to pass the SAVE Act, which would block millions of Americans from voting. It failed before — and it must fail again. Tell Congress to stop this attack on the freedom to vote: bit.ly/4tmVIor
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The @washingtonpost.com layoffs disproportionately affected union members of color, per data from the @postguild.bsky.social.
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
Washington Post layoffs disproportionately affected union members of color, preliminary Guild data shows
"We cannot ignore what this means for equity, representation, and the future of this organization."
www.niemanlab.org
February 13, 2026 at 10:48 PM
The @washingtonpost.com layoffs disproportionately affected union members of color, per data from the @postguild.bsky.social.
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
Thank you to @chmnmendelson.bsky.social for being clear that the law enacting DC's Child Tax Credit that the Senate is CURRENTLY voting to "disapprove" of is ALREADY law! The Senate is too late.
@51st.news
@washingtoninformer.com
@postguild.bsky.social
@51st.news
@washingtoninformer.com
@postguild.bsky.social
NEWS: the DC Council has proclaimed that the “D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025” is now officially law (L26-89), effective through Sept. 25, 2026! Regardless of how the Senate votes today, the 30-day review period ended Feb. 11!
February 12, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Thank you to @chmnmendelson.bsky.social for being clear that the law enacting DC's Child Tax Credit that the Senate is CURRENTLY voting to "disapprove" of is ALREADY law! The Senate is too late.
@51st.news
@washingtoninformer.com
@postguild.bsky.social
@51st.news
@washingtoninformer.com
@postguild.bsky.social
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Thank you to @chmnmendelson.bsky.social for being clear that the law enacting DC's Child Tax Credit that the Senate is CURRENTLY voting to "disapprove" of is ALREADY law! The Senate is too late. @51st.news @washingtoninformer.com @postguild.bsky.social
NEWS: the DC Council has proclaimed that the “D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025” is now officially law (L26-89), effective through Sept. 25, 2026! Regardless of how the Senate votes today, the 30-day review period ended Feb. 11!
February 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Thank you to @chmnmendelson.bsky.social for being clear that the law enacting DC's Child Tax Credit that the Senate is CURRENTLY voting to "disapprove" of is ALREADY law! The Senate is too late. @51st.news @washingtoninformer.com @postguild.bsky.social
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In honor of Black History Month, here's a thread with one book recommendation a day.
February 1, 2026 at 7:05 PM
In honor of Black History Month, here's a thread with one book recommendation a day.
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Let me start by noting that one of the grievances in the Declaration of Independence was “imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.” If this resolution becomes law, it will be the first time during Home Rule that DC will be told we can’t control our own local taxes
February 12, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Let me start by noting that one of the grievances in the Declaration of Independence was “imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.” If this resolution becomes law, it will be the first time during Home Rule that DC will be told we can’t control our own local taxes
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If you haven’t read @joyannreid.bsky.social’s “Medgar & Myrlie” about Medgar Evers and Myrlie Evers, you should. It’s phenomenal—and I especially appreciated the audio book, as it’s read by Joy Reid herself:
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www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Joy Reid's 'Medgar and Myrlie' traces extraordinary lives and love of civil rights leaders
A love story is helping paint a fuller picture of the civil rights movement. Activist Medgar Evers was killed in 1963 by a white supremacist outside his home in Mississippi. His murder thrust Myrlie E...
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February 7, 2026 at 1:25 AM
If you haven’t read @joyannreid.bsky.social’s “Medgar & Myrlie” about Medgar Evers and Myrlie Evers, you should. It’s phenomenal—and I especially appreciated the audio book, as it’s read by Joy Reid herself:
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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February 11, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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With all the videos featuring neighbors with whistles it was informative to see this carousel from Montgomery County Immigrant Rights Collective (IRC) reminding that "loud does not equal effective." Communities and views vary, so heed local partners' priorities.
www.instagram.com/p/DTlUAariXnU/
www.instagram.com/p/DTlUAariXnU/
moco_irc on Instagram: "Loud does not equal effective. Our rapid response practices are community-led, shaped by over 120+ directly impacted people, famili…"
Loud does not equal effective. Our rapid response practices are community-led, shaped by over 120+ directly impacted people, families who have lived through ICE detention, surveillance, and state violence.That’s why we do not use whistles in Maryland. (Emphasis on we) Local Conditions should guide your Local Tactics. What works in one place, doesn’t work in others, and that’s okay!
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February 11, 2026 at 1:49 AM
With all the videos featuring neighbors with whistles it was informative to see this carousel from Montgomery County Immigrant Rights Collective (IRC) reminding that "loud does not equal effective." Communities and views vary, so heed local partners' priorities.
www.instagram.com/p/DTlUAariXnU/
www.instagram.com/p/DTlUAariXnU/
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The bill in the Senate this week that will attempt to interfere in DC's tax code is chaotic, bad, and should get voted down — but don't take our word for it.
Here's a running thread of the people and organizations who want Senators to VOTE NO on S.J. Res102: 🧵
Here's a running thread of the people and organizations who want Senators to VOTE NO on S.J. Res102: 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The bill in the Senate this week that will attempt to interfere in DC's tax code is chaotic, bad, and should get voted down — but don't take our word for it.
Here's a running thread of the people and organizations who want Senators to VOTE NO on S.J. Res102: 🧵
Here's a running thread of the people and organizations who want Senators to VOTE NO on S.J. Res102: 🧵
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Rip out your Ring doorbell RN, jfc
February 9, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Rip out your Ring doorbell RN, jfc
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Okay, there are still great reporters at the #BezosIsALackey Post, writing important pieces about how the Senate is voting early NEXT WEEK to overturn DC's tax law AFTER people have already started filing, to give people who earn >$1.3M a break. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
House rejects D.C. tax changes, potentially costing the city $600M in revenue
GOP proponents say they want to preserve tax cuts for residents and businesses. D.C. officials say the move would produce fiscal chaos.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Okay, there are still great reporters at the #BezosIsALackey Post, writing important pieces about how the Senate is voting early NEXT WEEK to overturn DC's tax law AFTER people have already started filing, to give people who earn >$1.3M a break. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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I was on the Hill most of the past two days advocating against Republican efforts to cause tax chaos in DC & raise taxes on working families. I’ll be back tomorrow. Our message is filtering in to Congress. We just need a few common-sense Republicans to vote No to tax chaos in DC
February 3, 2026 at 9:14 PM
I was on the Hill most of the past two days advocating against Republican efforts to cause tax chaos in DC & raise taxes on working families. I’ll be back tomorrow. Our message is filtering in to Congress. We just need a few common-sense Republicans to vote No to tax chaos in DC
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The thing about covering local public meetings is that you find a lot of really earnest people trying their hardest to make their communities a better place to live — not just for them and their families, but also their neighbors.
It gives you a lot of hope to see that play out in real time.
It gives you a lot of hope to see that play out in real time.
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The thing about covering local public meetings is that you find a lot of really earnest people trying their hardest to make their communities a better place to live — not just for them and their families, but also their neighbors.
It gives you a lot of hope to see that play out in real time.
It gives you a lot of hope to see that play out in real time.
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The GOP is trying to override a DC funding law passed by the city’s elected council. DC's finances and right to self-govern shouldn't be in the hands of politicians who don’t represent its people. Tell your Members of Congress to reject Republicans’ power grab in DC.
DC’s money belongs to DC — Free DC
In December, DC Council opted to keep our local tax code independent from drastic federal tax changes that would have led to shortfalls without quick action. Every state has the option to do this, and...
freedcproject.org
February 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The GOP is trying to override a DC funding law passed by the city’s elected council. DC's finances and right to self-govern shouldn't be in the hands of politicians who don’t represent its people. Tell your Members of Congress to reject Republicans’ power grab in DC.
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Last year Congress blew a $1.1 billion hole in DC's budget. Now they're trying to do it again.
Two new bills are attempting to take away nearly $700M of DC's own local tax money. They're anti-democratic, anti-family, and wrong.
Here are four ways you can help stop them: freedcproject.org/money
Two new bills are attempting to take away nearly $700M of DC's own local tax money. They're anti-democratic, anti-family, and wrong.
Here are four ways you can help stop them: freedcproject.org/money
January 30, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Last year Congress blew a $1.1 billion hole in DC's budget. Now they're trying to do it again.
Two new bills are attempting to take away nearly $700M of DC's own local tax money. They're anti-democratic, anti-family, and wrong.
Here are four ways you can help stop them: freedcproject.org/money
Two new bills are attempting to take away nearly $700M of DC's own local tax money. They're anti-democratic, anti-family, and wrong.
Here are four ways you can help stop them: freedcproject.org/money
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Feb. 1, 1960, 4 NC A&T students sat-in at the “whites only” counter at Woolworths in Greensboro. Their defiance ignited a movement led to the birth of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
Young people fuel movements. It is inspiring to see that today they still do.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Young people fuel movements. It is inspiring to see that today they still do.
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Feb. 1, 1960, 4 NC A&T students sat-in at the “whites only” counter at Woolworths in Greensboro. Their defiance ignited a movement led to the birth of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
Young people fuel movements. It is inspiring to see that today they still do.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Young people fuel movements. It is inspiring to see that today they still do.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Groundhog Day is tomorrow, and Congressional Republicans are celebrating by once again coming for DC's local money. This time they seek to undo local tax code changes that help working families, because I guess they want to make their tyranny as obvious as possible?
How to take action to #FreeDC ⬇️
How to take action to #FreeDC ⬇️
DC’s money belongs to DC — Free DC
In December, DC Council opted to keep our local tax code independent from drastic federal tax changes that would have led to shortfalls without quick action. Every state has the option to do this, and...
freedcproject.org
February 1, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Groundhog Day is tomorrow, and Congressional Republicans are celebrating by once again coming for DC's local money. This time they seek to undo local tax code changes that help working families, because I guess they want to make their tyranny as obvious as possible?
How to take action to #FreeDC ⬇️
How to take action to #FreeDC ⬇️
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Honestly, I long for the day again when I can wake in the morning and not have to brace myself from some new horror committed by a man and his regime who are feeding themselves on the ruins of public liberty.
January 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Honestly, I long for the day again when I can wake in the morning and not have to brace myself from some new horror committed by a man and his regime who are feeding themselves on the ruins of public liberty.
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Worth knowing.
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The corporate enablers of the ICE crackdown
How Amazon, AT&T, and Citizens Bank are profiting from the administration’s mass deportation campaign.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Worth knowing.
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Tonight in DC, hundreds of people came together to remember and mourn Alex Pretti.
One of Pretti’s fellow VA nurses from Minnesota spoke at the vigil and shared a lesson from nursing we all need right now (1/2)
One of Pretti’s fellow VA nurses from Minnesota spoke at the vigil and shared a lesson from nursing we all need right now (1/2)
January 29, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Tonight in DC, hundreds of people came together to remember and mourn Alex Pretti.
One of Pretti’s fellow VA nurses from Minnesota spoke at the vigil and shared a lesson from nursing we all need right now (1/2)
One of Pretti’s fellow VA nurses from Minnesota spoke at the vigil and shared a lesson from nursing we all need right now (1/2)
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We are now seeing the highest gold and silver futures prices ever. This links directly to heavy speculation against the US dollar based on a sense that the US is now experiencing its worst economic misadministration in the period after World War II.
January 26, 2026 at 3:29 AM
We are now seeing the highest gold and silver futures prices ever. This links directly to heavy speculation against the US dollar based on a sense that the US is now experiencing its worst economic misadministration in the period after World War II.
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Americans must be eyes wide open that blocking the DHS funding bill will not shut down ICE.
ICE is now sitting on a massive slush fund it can tap, whether or not we pass a funding bill.
ICE is now sitting on a massive slush fund it can tap, whether or not we pass a funding bill.
Federal agents cannot murder people in broad daylight and face zero consequences.
I will NOT support the DHS bill as it stands.
The DHS bill needs to be split off from the larger funding package before the Senate—Republicans must work with us to do that.
I’ll keep fighting to rein in DHS and ICE.
I will NOT support the DHS bill as it stands.
The DHS bill needs to be split off from the larger funding package before the Senate—Republicans must work with us to do that.
I’ll keep fighting to rein in DHS and ICE.
January 25, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Americans must be eyes wide open that blocking the DHS funding bill will not shut down ICE.
ICE is now sitting on a massive slush fund it can tap, whether or not we pass a funding bill.
ICE is now sitting on a massive slush fund it can tap, whether or not we pass a funding bill.