An ICE goon walked across the street and pepper sprayed a woman for filming him on her phone.
Anne in DC
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"As an American I inherit the magnificent tradition of an endless march toward freedom." Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
It is funny that this person thinks “immigrants defended the union while native born whites sought to destroy it in the name of slavery” is an argument against immigrants being Americans. This is precisely the point, nothing about being born here makes you better bsky.app/profile/aphc...
Alexander Clarkson@aphclarkson.bsky.social · 4d agoAnother datapoint for the fascist radicalisation of institutional pillars of much of the American Right
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One Year of Occupation: Justice for Julian Bailey
On August 11, 2026, the District of Columbia will have been under hostile military occupation for one year. For a year now, DC communities have had armed soldiers patrolling our streets, surges of fed...
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When you delete DoorDash, be sure to grab that confirmation screenshot quickly. It flashed by in 1-2 seconds only. Important: Remember to delete your account, not just the app. (Settings->Account->Manage Account). Support companies who support DC rights! #DCStatehood @freedcproject.bsky.social
Martin Austermuhle@maustermuhle.bsky.social · 2w agoInteresting: DoorDash is supporting the GOP bill in Congress to limit D.C.'s ability to increase or decrease taxes and fees, largely in response to the D.C. Council's recent vote in impose a new 20-cent delivery fee to help fund food-access programs. www.notus.org/metro/uberea...
I am sorry to report that Governor Josh Green of Hawaii has joined the Trump occupation of DC and sent National Guard troops here without the consent of our local government. These troops are a useless waste of money. Gov. Green, bring your troops home NOW
"Jain added that if Whitmer 'actually believed her own stated mission, she’d have brought her troops home the moment evidence surfaced that they were part of Trump’s broader occupation of D.C.'” @govwhitmer.bsky.social needs to send the MI National Guard home NOW michiganadvance.com/2026/07/09/w...
Washington, D.C.’s ‘shadow senator’ calls on Gretchen Whitmer to remove National Guard troops • Michigan Advance
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office gave no indication Thursday that it was planning to bring home its National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C. for the America250 celebration of the nation’s mil...
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The nation’s capital is occupied by National Guard from over 20 states. Official list here: dc.ng.mil/Domestic-Ope...
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Free DC@freedcproject.bsky.social · last mo.America, the capital city is under military occupation. It’s not about the fountains. It’s not about the Fair. This task force has killed people. They are reinforcing ICE. They are making arrests without legal authority. WAKE UP
Statement from Counsel for Olympian Davey Hearn:
Katie Phang@katiephang.bsky.social · last mo.Jeanine Box-o-Wine Pirro right now doing a press conference to justify why her office has indicted three-time U.S. Olympian, David Hearn, for destruction of federal property. Per Pirro: Hearn “ripped a piece of recently installed sealant on the bottom of the Refecting Pool...He damaged the pool!!!"
Thank you The Guardian for featuring me in your latest article on how advocates are responding to this moment -- describing it as both a crisis and an opening to reimagine the promises of freedom and democracy: https://bit.ly/4gjc0uo
‘The next 250 years belong to all of us’: seven activists on rebuilding the US
Advocates describe this moment as both a crisis and an opening to reimagine the promises of freedom and democracy
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Today, I voted YES to release the names of Members of Congress who used taxpayer dollars to settle sexual misconduct and other misconduct cases in Congress. No more abuses of power and no more hiding behind a system that shields perpetrators. We will always fight for justice for survivors—period.
Contrary to claims that Dem Govs only have troops on the Mall, this video shows troops Gov Whitmer deployed to DC, armed, in neighborhoods. This video was taken on June 24 at 7:25 pm in Georgetown. Yesterday Gov Whitmer sent MORE troops- 161 now. Demand troops go home now. freedcproject.org/guard
DC resists! Seen on my neighborhood plaza, where they’ve been World Cup watch games every night.
Just now, Park Police chasing another vehicle a day after killing someone with their reckless illegal car chase in the middle of the city at 17th and U St. DC Police working with CBP and unmarked feds at 17th and Florida moments later.
Free DC@freedcproject.bsky.social · 2mo agoCorrection: It wasn’t Congress who rolled back high speed chase laws for Park Police — it was Trump. www.courthousenews.com/another-high...
U.S. Park Police killed someone today in a high-speed chase near Woodley Park. DC leaders prohibited these chases — but last year, Congress overturned DC’s law as part of this regime’s psychotic desire to hunt people. DC leaders know what DC communities need. When Congress interferes, people die.
Took this video of a guy getting detained and a citation for putting his hand in the water an hour ago.
France has joined Germany in cancelling their Palantir contracts, becoming the 2nd country in as many weeks to do so — the UK appears poised to follow suit AOC: “Immediately investigate Palantir — (Thiel’s) secretive data mining company that has weaponized information against immigrant communities”
ICE once again using releases as an opportunity to murder people of color. They "released" a mentally-impaired woman into freezing temperatures in the middle of nowhere without adequate clothing. She froze to death. That's not an 'accident.' That was pre-meditated murder.
Woman's Hypothermia Death In Pittsburgh After Her Release From ICE Custody Is Ruled A Homicide
“She was in September clothes and it was February, and the weather overwhelmed her and she went into hypothermia,” her family's attorney said.
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Threats like this are meant to get people to obey in advance and give up in advance so the regime's work of oppression and control is as easy as possible. DC, we are so much stronger than this historically unpopular, incompetent fraud. He is weaker than he wants any of us to realize.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo agoQ: Here in Washington DC, there's a Democratic primary for mayor. One of the two leading candidates is running a Zohran Mamdani campaign focusing on socialist policies. How would you feel if she wins? TRUMP: Maybe we take back Washington and run it on a federal basis. We won't put up with it.
Trump's troops deliberately desecrating the DC flag. www.dvidshub.net/image/971540... @freedcproject.bsky.social
National Guard as an occupying force? They sure seem to act like it.
Free DC@freedcproject.bsky.social · 2mo agoNational Guard soldiers took a DC flag as if it was a war trophy, put it on the ground, and desecrated it. This is insulting and disgraceful. Our demand remains that DC wants the National Guard out of our communities NOW.
This blew my mind. Some of the largest data centers can require up to 5 million gallons of water per day, equivalent to the water use of 50,000 people. Why are we selling out the survival of our planet to enrich a handful of Big Tech CEOs?
Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land
Guardian analysis finds facilities to be built in some of the driest areas as outcry grows over water needed to power AI
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UCB became the RCV band at @rankthedistrict.bsky.social Rank the Block party! We can do this DC! Rock and rank your vote.
Straight out of the authoritarian playbook. Using military for oppression. Beware America - the Trump task force that is leading this surge in DC said it is an example for the rest of the country.
Free DC@freedcproject.bsky.social · 2mo agoWATCH: New footage from a home security camera in shows National Guard soldiers tackle a woman to the ground, put her in handcuffs, and detain her seemingly without any justification or provocation🧵
As a 20-year vet who reached colonel/O-6: Normalization of armed soldiers on our streets is a huge problem all on its own. But the incidents described in this thread should be setting off blaring alarm bells for *anyone* who values democracy and peaceful transfer of power bsky.app/profile/free...
Free DC@freedcproject.bsky.social · 2mo agoWATCH: New footage from a home security camera in shows National Guard soldiers tackle a woman to the ground, put her in handcuffs, and detain her seemingly without any justification or provocation🧵
Introducing 250 to 250: A series of one-minute stories of the many people, places, and events that have built our country and remind us of the power of each person to make history. #WeAreAmerica250
Real public safety means investing in people before tragedy strikes: summer jobs, mental health support, community programs, safe streets, and trusted messengers who grew up in our neighborhoods. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/huD67kN5csU
Everyone deserves a safe summer: Mayor Mamdani sits down with violence interrupters
YouTube video by NYC Mayor's Office
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The powerful forces trying to dominate our country want us to fall into cynicism. That way, they win everything — and they'll be able to take it all without the rest of us putting up a fight. If you are worried about the future, you are not alone. I am too. But please do not fall into cynicism.
HEADS UP: Beginning tomorrow, Piney Branch Parkway between Arkansas Avenue NW and Beach Drive NW will temporarily close for up to 27 days as part of the Piney Branch Tunnel Project. Detour signs and barriers will be in place to help direct traffic. 🔗 www.dcwater.com/about-dc-wat...
