ThornyBeard
@thornybeard.bsky.social
Professional lurker. Liberal. Ally. Advocate for the workforce, EVs, and responsible climate policies.
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Looking for a way to fill your week with civic engagement? There are plenty of opportunities to make the D.C. Council aware of your concerns ... from a hearing on rent stabilization procedures to a roundtable on federal officers violating D.C. residents' rights. 51st.news/dc-civic-eng...
Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.
Plus, lots of mutual aid opportunities.
51st.news
October 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Looking for a way to fill your week with civic engagement? There are plenty of opportunities to make the D.C. Council aware of your concerns ... from a hearing on rent stabilization procedures to a roundtable on federal officers violating D.C. residents' rights. 51st.news/dc-civic-eng...
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“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
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Lobby for D.C. on Capitol Hill, attend a workshop on economic justice, and more opportunities to get engaged in the city this week in @colleengrablick.bsky.social’s guide:
Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.
Lobby for D.C. on Capitol Hill, attend a workshop on economic justice, and more.
51st.news
September 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Lobby for D.C. on Capitol Hill, attend a workshop on economic justice, and more opportunities to get engaged in the city this week in @colleengrablick.bsky.social’s guide:
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Chinese carmaker BYD just broke the speed record for a production car, and it's all electric. 308 mph.
September 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Chinese carmaker BYD just broke the speed record for a production car, and it's all electric. 308 mph.
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Residents are finding all sorts of ways to fight ICE: They're recording and reporting. They're wheatpasting and sharing know-your-rights materials. And they're stepping up to care for each other, from delivering groceries to walking kids to school. 51st.news/dc-residents...
With cellphone cameras and tip lines, D.C. residents find small ways to fight ICE
How neighbors and school communities are organizing against the immigration crackdown.
51st.news
August 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Residents are finding all sorts of ways to fight ICE: They're recording and reporting. They're wheatpasting and sharing know-your-rights materials. And they're stepping up to care for each other, from delivering groceries to walking kids to school. 51st.news/dc-residents...
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August 28, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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The Department of Transportation says it will be "reclaiming management" of the transportation hub, which it has owned since the 1980s. D.C.'s mayor says that would be an "amazing initiative."
The federal government is taking over D.C.'s Union Station. What does that mean?
The Department of Transportation says it will be "reclaiming management" of the transportation hub, which it has owned since the 1980s. D.C.'s mayor says that would be an "amazing initiative."
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August 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Department of Transportation says it will be "reclaiming management" of the transportation hub, which it has owned since the 1980s. D.C.'s mayor says that would be an "amazing initiative."
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August 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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bsky.app/profile/mari... looks like the same dude hanging out at the metro station
Tonight at the Rhode Island Ave metro station in DC a volunteer shouted to warn ICE was present, per a tip.
Agent screamed at her to leave: “These people are coming home from work. They don’t gotta hear your voice yelling at them.”
But they need feds surveilling them?
(Video shared w/ me)
Agent screamed at her to leave: “These people are coming home from work. They don’t gotta hear your voice yelling at them.”
But they need feds surveilling them?
(Video shared w/ me)
August 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
bsky.app/profile/mari... looks like the same dude hanging out at the metro station
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"I completely agree with Nick Fuentes" is a sentence I never thought I'd write.
July 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
"I completely agree with Nick Fuentes" is a sentence I never thought I'd write.
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Capital Bikeshare raising membership prices pretty significantly...
June 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Capital Bikeshare raising membership prices pretty significantly...
Hotels that already accommodate pets should partner with local animal shelters and allow patrons to book rooms with a furry friend. I'd be really happy to pay a little extra to have a little companion for a few days.
June 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Hotels that already accommodate pets should partner with local animal shelters and allow patrons to book rooms with a furry friend. I'd be really happy to pay a little extra to have a little companion for a few days.
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💥 PROTEST JUNE 28 NO WAR ON IRAN 💥
"Spread the word! New Protest!
Sat June 28 | 1PM
Washington, DC
Stop creating war with Iran."
www.answercoalition.org/j28
"Spread the word! New Protest!
Sat June 28 | 1PM
Washington, DC
Stop creating war with Iran."
www.answercoalition.org/j28
June 24, 2025 at 1:20 AM
💥 PROTEST JUNE 28 NO WAR ON IRAN 💥
"Spread the word! New Protest!
Sat June 28 | 1PM
Washington, DC
Stop creating war with Iran."
www.answercoalition.org/j28
"Spread the word! New Protest!
Sat June 28 | 1PM
Washington, DC
Stop creating war with Iran."
www.answercoalition.org/j28
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Re-upping our explainer on how to defend yourself and your neighbors from ICE. Plenty of resources linked in here; share far and wide with your networks. 51st.news/how-to-defen...
How to defend your neighbors (or yourself) from ICE enforcement in D.C.
Trump has threatened mass deportations, but D.C. residents still have rights. We've rounded up strategies to protect yourself and your community.
51st.news
May 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Re-upping our explainer on how to defend yourself and your neighbors from ICE. Plenty of resources linked in here; share far and wide with your networks. 51st.news/how-to-defen...
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Oh no I have drunk too much tequila to emotionally handle the first ten minutes of "Up"
May 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Oh no I have drunk too much tequila to emotionally handle the first ten minutes of "Up"
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Mayor Bowser is asking the DC Council for $856 million in public funds to subsidize a new Commanders stadium. We think the real price paid by taxpayers will be more like…$6 billion.
A Commanders stadium at RFK will actually cost taxpayers $6 billion
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May 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Mayor Bowser is asking the DC Council for $856 million in public funds to subsidize a new Commanders stadium. We think the real price paid by taxpayers will be more like…$6 billion.
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You may have seen reports that the stadium would cost DC taxpayers ~1 billion dollars. It's actually 6X that.
My latest with @alexbaca.bsky.social and Hal Connolly lays out the hidden costs.
Big thanks to @fieldofschemes.bsky.social & @gpropheter.bsky.social who did some of the hard work here 1st
My latest with @alexbaca.bsky.social and Hal Connolly lays out the hidden costs.
Big thanks to @fieldofschemes.bsky.social & @gpropheter.bsky.social who did some of the hard work here 1st
Mayor Bowser is asking the DC Council for $856 million in public funds to subsidize a new Commanders stadium. We think the real price paid by taxpayers will be more like…$6 billion.
A Commanders stadium at RFK will actually cost taxpayers $6 billion
View this post on ggwash.org
ggwash.org
May 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
You may have seen reports that the stadium would cost DC taxpayers ~1 billion dollars. It's actually 6X that.
My latest with @alexbaca.bsky.social and Hal Connolly lays out the hidden costs.
Big thanks to @fieldofschemes.bsky.social & @gpropheter.bsky.social who did some of the hard work here 1st
My latest with @alexbaca.bsky.social and Hal Connolly lays out the hidden costs.
Big thanks to @fieldofschemes.bsky.social & @gpropheter.bsky.social who did some of the hard work here 1st
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The new National Public Housing Museum in Chicago looks to change the narrative around an embattled idea
At the National Public Housing Museum, an Embattled Idea Finds a Home
Chicago’s latest cultural destination looks to change the narrative around the federally supported housing projects that US cities turned their backs on decades ago.
bloom.bg
April 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The new National Public Housing Museum in Chicago looks to change the narrative around an embattled idea
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💸 $1.1 billion in taxpayer dollars (at least)
🅿️ 8,000 parking spots, no Metro expansion
🏟️ A stadium that sits unused 335 days a year
The proposal announced today is a bad deal for DC.
Read CM Charles Allen's full statement on the NFL stadium proposal at charlesallenward6.com/newsroom
🅿️ 8,000 parking spots, no Metro expansion
🏟️ A stadium that sits unused 335 days a year
The proposal announced today is a bad deal for DC.
Read CM Charles Allen's full statement on the NFL stadium proposal at charlesallenward6.com/newsroom
April 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
💸 $1.1 billion in taxpayer dollars (at least)
🅿️ 8,000 parking spots, no Metro expansion
🏟️ A stadium that sits unused 335 days a year
The proposal announced today is a bad deal for DC.
Read CM Charles Allen's full statement on the NFL stadium proposal at charlesallenward6.com/newsroom
🅿️ 8,000 parking spots, no Metro expansion
🏟️ A stadium that sits unused 335 days a year
The proposal announced today is a bad deal for DC.
Read CM Charles Allen's full statement on the NFL stadium proposal at charlesallenward6.com/newsroom
Fuck. This. Administration. And all the hate-mongering and fear they've created.
I am sure the Stephen Millers of the administration are giddy seeing news like this, but this is sickening. Short of a military overthrow, how does the LA Olympics or the World Cup happen here? You have to assume that stuff will just be a no-go for so much of the world.
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DC World Pride organizers consider asking some trans members to skip event - WTOP News
Organizers of D.C.’s World Pride Festival say they’re ready to celebrate, but are also concerned about safety of some transgender participants.
wtop.com
April 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Fuck. This. Administration. And all the hate-mongering and fear they've created.
Yes, please make this happen! The last thing that DC needs is a stadium that sits empty 6mo of the year.
In this week's Wilson Building Bulletin: A group of progressive activists say they are planning a push to put a measure on the D.C. ballot that, if approved by voters, would prohibit the RFK site from being used for a new football stadium.
Wilson Building Bulletin: A push to stop a stadium at RFK
The fight over the fate of a new football stadium at the old RFK site may soon be heating up.
51st.news
April 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Yes, please make this happen! The last thing that DC needs is a stadium that sits empty 6mo of the year.
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One flight attendant recalled being told: “‘If a fire occurs in the cabin, if we land on water, don’t check on the immigrants. Just make sure that you and the guards and the people that work for the government get off.’”
By @mckenziefunk.com
By @mckenziefunk.com
Inside ICE Air: Flight Attendants on Deportation Planes Say Disaster Is “Only a Matter of Time”
Current and former flight attendants for GlobalX, the private charter airline at the center of Trump’s immigration crackdown, expressed concern about their inability to treat passengers humanely and…
propub.li
April 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
One flight attendant recalled being told: “‘If a fire occurs in the cabin, if we land on water, don’t check on the immigrants. Just make sure that you and the guards and the people that work for the government get off.’”
By @mckenziefunk.com
By @mckenziefunk.com