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Robyn Swirling
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Abortion, abolition, those sorts of things. Free DC.
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So how was everyone else’s night?
A handwritten sign on yellow and orange neon paper reading “Peligro Policia” and “Police Checkpoint Ahead” being held on a sidewalk to warn oncoming cars
November 6, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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A new picture to send people when they ask me about trying to date men in 2025
Age/gender breakdown of votes in the Virginia governor’s race, showing women voting for Spanberger by enormous margins over men
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Gabe or croissant
Gabe, a brown dog, curled up like a croissant
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Well look at that
Screenshot showing my result as 0, a perfect score.
October 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Nope. He was showing it off specifically as a Nazi tattoo more than a decade ago.
But according to a person who socialized with Platner when he was living in Washington, D.C., more than a decade ago, Platner had specifically acknowledged that the tattoo was a Totenkopf, the "death's head" symbol adopted by an infamous Nazi SS unit that guarded concentration camps in World War II. "He said, 'Oh, this is my Totenkopf," the former acquaintance told Jewish Insider recently, speaking on the condition of anonymity to address a sensitive issue. "He said it in a cutesy little way." The exchange occurred in 2012 at Tune Inn, a popular dive on Capitol Hill where Platner later worked as a bartender and was a frequent patron while he attended The George Washington University on the G.I. bill, according to the former acquaintance. He would often take his shirt off™ drinking with friends late at night at the bar, and on at least one occasion had stated he knew what the tattoo represented, the former acquaintance recalled. Platner gave varying accounts of the image during this time, saying at one point he was aware it was a Totenkopf when he had first gotten the tattoo several years prior and at another time claiming he had not known, according to the former acquaintance. The mixed accounts indicate that Platner has at least long been aware of the symbols's connection to Nazism, even as he said in the podcast interview he was not familiar with any such association when he chose to get the tattoo.
October 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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They are quite purposefully less visible. Stops and arrests are happening in under 10 minutes mostly. They have been targeting construction crews and work vans, and are overwhelmingly focused in Wards 1 and 4. Here’s a video I took of FBI, CBP, HSI, and others with MPD in Petworth about 2 weeks ago.
October 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Here, have a video of my dog running around to interrupt your otherwise bleak feed
September 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Picture of the infamous and very fake Blacks Rule graffiti on a man’s driveway
September 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Text I sent my friend from a Free DC organizing meeting a couple weeks ago
I would also like to complain that I'm doing the thing that they say you're supposed to do and go out to things you like to do and you'll meet people there, and there is not one man here without a ring
September 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Cover of the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack
September 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Once again:
Blue background, yellow text: please leave the Jews out of these shenanigans
September 9, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Favorite sign from the DC anti-takeover march
A white poster board sign on a large brown cardboard tube. The text says “I’m Pro-volone, and I vote!” The image is a hand drawn person with a bag strapped across their chest, filled with sub sandwiches ready to be grabbed and thrown.
September 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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This is making the rounds, so it feels important to note that the Holocaust Museum is not part of the Smithsonian.
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen @NoLieWithBTC X.com The U.S. Holocaust Museum says they are "temporarily" closing an exhibit that shows how the U.S. turned away Jewish refugees during World War II. This comes after Trump ordered Smithsonian museums to be vetted for "anti-American content."
September 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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This is what a regular traffic stop looks like in DC now.
September 1, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Meme of Tobias and Lindsay in Arrested Development: Well did baiting Taylor Swift into a lawsuit work for those people? No, it never does. I mean, these people somehow delude themselves into thinking it might but… …but it might work for us.
August 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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§ 1-204.112. Process. = Any elected officer of the District of Columbia government (except the Delegate to Congress for the District of Columbia) may be recalled by the registered electors of the election ward from which he or she was elected or by the registered electors of the District of Columbia at large in the case of an at-large elected officer, whenever a petition demanding his or her recall, signed by 10 percent of the registered electors thereof, is filed with the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. The 10 percent shall be computed from the total number of the registered electors from the ward, according to the latest official count of registered electors by the Board of Elections and Ethics which was issued 30 or more days prior to submission of the signatures for the particular recall petition. In the case of an at-large elected official, the 10 percent shall include 10 percent of the registered electors in each of 5 or more of the City's wards. The District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics shall hold an election within 114 days of its receipt of a petition as provided in § 1-204.102. If a previously scheduled general, primary, or special election will occur between 54 and 114 days of its
August 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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I need to get up because I have work that’s overdue and this laying on my elbow position is getting old, but the dog is sleeping so peacefully so I cannot move. I’m even typing this with the lightest taps to be quiet for him.
Gabe, a perfect dog, is curled up into a tight circle even though his legs are so long. His eyes are closed and he’s on a bunched up grey quilt.
August 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Government push polling. “It’ll cost the United States government that you’re literally paying taxes to for services during this process like $15 to let you file, instead of you paying TurboTax $179. Did you even think of that???”
Screenshot of polling question: While a program operated by the IRS is free to you, setting up and running the program is expected to have an initial cost to the federal government of at least $10-$20 per return processed. Knowing this information, which of the following statements applies to you? I am more likely to choose this IRS free online tax preparation program. I am neither more or less likely to choose this IRS free online tax preparation program. I am less likely to use this IRS online tax preparation program.
August 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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The US Marshals are offering a reward for snitching on our neighbors in DC. It sure would be a shame if their tip line gets so overwhelmed with messages that it becomes unusable.

usmarshals.gov/tips
In the effort to #MakeDCSafeAgain the U.S. Marshals announce a $500 reward for tips that lead to an arrest in Washington, D.C. Scan the QR code above or visit usmarshals.gov/tips to submit a tip! WASHINGTON D.C. CRIME EMERGENCY $500 REWARD For information that leads to an arrest in DC during the Public Safety Surge SCAN HERE TO SUBMIT A TIP
August 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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2. What was happening? Stopping every car, or random? Specifically targeting mopeds? This post just conveys “everyone be careful” without giving people enough information to assess their risk level.

3. Same about not including info on which agencies. MPD vs ICE is a big difference for some people.
Robyn Swirling @rswirling.bsky.social Heads up DC! There is a checkpoint being set up at 14th & V and 14th & W. Folks in that area or if you know people likely to be traveling through that area, please tell your people! August 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
August 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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So as not to pick on anyone else, let’s use this example of me not doing SALUTE a few days ago:

1. I should have added a time & date. Posts are timestamped, but can be cropped out when screenshots circulate & people won’t realize it’s old information when they’re reposting
Robyn Swirling @rswirling.bsky.social Heads up DC! There is a checkpoint being set up at 14th & V and 14th & W. Folks in that area or if you know people likely to be traveling through that area, please tell your people! August 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
August 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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There is a LOT of filming going on and reporting out where feds and ICE are in DC. I know everyone means to be helpful when sharing that information, so I encourage everyone to get up to speed on the SALUTE method, which allows us to share info that is precise and doesn’t sow more fear.
S.A.L.U.T.E DOCUMENTATION S size: How many agents/ officers/vehicles? A Activity: What are the agents doing? Knocking on doors? Detaining someone? Attempting to enter private property? L Location: Give an exact address, intersection and/or landmark. U- Units: What letters, details, or patches are visible on the uniforms/jackets/vests/vehicles? Plainclothes? Masked? Pretending to be police? Refused to identify themselves? T -Time: What is the date and time? This info should be shared quickly. E-Equipment: What did agents have with them? Any weapons, flexicuffs, dogs, door breakers, LAD sound cannon, vans, SUVs, etc. Document vehicle details especially plates! For a template go to salute.kyr.digital/en OR scan the QR code. The generated message is what you can use when communicating with the hotlines!
August 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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There’s an infamous 2014 pic of me side-eyeing Lila Rose’s antichoice bullshit while clinic escorting. I was 😒 before the emoji existed. (See cover photo on this site.)

Today, we got an exciting updated version, in the form of me arguing with a guy who wanted the National Guard brought in.
With a protest in the background, Robyn is standing with her hands on her hips and an unbelievably unimpressed facial expression, as if to say “you are an idiot and also pathetic and also get the fuck out of this city if you don’t like it here.” Robyn is wearing sunglasses and a black tshirt with white lettering reading defend home rule for the District of Columbia.
August 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Thank you! I’ve been telling everyone to put it in your contacts, and even add to your Favorites so it’s easy to find. I have it in my phone with tons of keywords so whatever I remember in the moment to search will bring it up.
Screenshot of the iPhone contact card that I have saved for the hotline, titled ICE hotline sanctuary DMV Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid and displaying the phone number 202-335-1183
August 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Muriel Bowser has sold out the residents of this city time and again, but her actions this week have been legitimately shocking.

@mayorbowser.bsky.social, enjoy your vacation. The second we drive these federal agents out of town, we’re coming for you.
Mark Segraves @SegravesNBC4 As DC deals with a federal take over of police and increases it's cooperation with ICE and clearing homeless encampments multiple sources tell@nbcwashington @MayorBowser has left town for Martha's Vineyard 1:38 PM, August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM