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The people of the District of Columbia deserve dignity, respect, and self-determination. Join our movement to win it. #FreeDC freedcproject.org
zero sympathy for anyone involved but it is so typical that his anger is that she didn’t lie *enough*
Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d ago“.. The president is ‘furious’ with Pirro, one of the sources said, telling CNN that he fumed about her all weekend.” @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2026/08/03/p...
Trump is entrenching his power. This is what that looks like in real time. It's tempting to call this money "a waste," but Trump has a clear reason he wants to spend this money on the National Guard's presence in DC. When January 6 comes around again, this time he'll have an army on call.
Trump’s National Guard deployment in D.C. set to cost additional $1.4 billion
The estimate, provided to Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, covers the period from Oct. 1, 2026, through the end of the president’s term.
washingtonpost.com
This movement you see is very alive in DC, so constantly active & part of things, from orgs like @harrietsdreams.bsky.social & @freedcproject.bsky.social, is Black led & centered, a multiracial coalition that accepts Black leadership. It's cool. @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social @prisonculture.bsky.social
Chantal James@chantalalive.blacksky.app · yesterdayA cool thing about our organizing in DC to fight the occupation & get autonomy with statehood is that youth are central to the movement. Middle & high schoolers. Their voices are very treasured. They're given roles to speak up & be part of things, they're personally invested even being young.
Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her while detaining her in front of her home. n.pr/4wyjw9S
A veteran was detained by the National Guard in her front yard. Now she's suing
Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her while detaining her in front of her home.
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New from @pgeddington.bsky.social: Documents reveal that the deployment of the National Guard in DC based on a fake “crime emergency” is part of an unnerving series of moves by Trump and Hegseth related to the use of military forces in domestic law enforcement: www.cato.org/blog/northco...
NORTHCOM CONPLAN 3900: A Prelude to Insurrection Act Invocation?
A Congress dedicated to actual oversight of the executive branch and the protection of constitutional rights would’ve been asking these questions, holding hearings, and demanding answers months ago.
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DoorDash claims to support DC’s autonomy… while actively undermining it. If you’ve already deleted your account and the app from your phone, then I hope you’ll join Free DC on August 7 and call on DoorDash to withdraw support from H.R. 9720. Oppose federal attacks on the people of DC.
“When the most powerful people in the world say you could be going to prison for up to 10 years, make false claims about you, that's profoundly unsettling,” an attorney for David Hearn said about dropped Reflecting Pool vandalism charges.
‘Profoundly unsettling': Ex-Olympian could sue after Reflecting Pool charges dropped
Former Olympian David “Davey” Hearn could sue the federal government as prosecutors drop felony charges that he damaged the Reflecting Pool.
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TODAY @ NOON: Trump's "DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force" has now made more than 13,000 arrests, often based on illegal searches and rights violations. When those cases come to court, Jeanine Pirro is breaking legal ethics. Join us at noon as we mark one year of DC's occupation: bit.ly/free-dc-aug-3
Nolberto should still be here. Federal police should not be chasing people through our communities and killing innocent people because of it. Last night in the pouring rain, we came together to remember Nolberto, honor his memory, and demand justice in his name. #JusticeForNolbertoMeza
Rain won’t stop us from calling out the harms of this regime and demanding accountability and justice. See you at Connecticut Ave & Calvert St.at 6 PM.
Free DC@freedcproject.bsky.social · 3d agoLast night we remembered Julian Bailey, killed by U.S. Marshals in February. Tonight together with @familiesnotfedsdc.bsky.social @congregationactionnet.org @50501dc.bsky.social @waba.org and JVP-DC we will remember Nolberto Meza, killed by U.S. Park Police in June. 6 PM: freedcproject.org/nolberto
Last night we remembered Julian Bailey, killed by U.S. Marshals in February. Tonight together with @familiesnotfedsdc.bsky.social @congregationactionnet.org @50501dc.bsky.social @waba.org and JVP-DC we will remember Nolberto Meza, killed by U.S. Park Police in June. 6 PM: freedcproject.org/nolberto
New: We found 50 cops who misused Flock cameras and other license-plate readers for personal purposes, often to spy on their girlfriends or ex-wives. He "watched every single move I made. ... Who do you turn the chief of police in to?" wapo.st/3S6rTuo
She left her ex. He secretly tracked her through a network of policing cameras.
Flock’s array of license-plate cameras was built to fight crime. But at least 50 law enforcement officers were charged with or accused of misusing it and other systems.
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DC and Memphis are both experiencing a National Guard occupation and a Trump "task force" designed to exert dominance and control. Solidarity with Memphis communities, #FreeThe901
NPR@npr.org · 3d agoThe influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere.
For 11 days we are marking 1 year of Trump's Occupation of DC by telling the stories of the ways these forces are hurting our communities. Last night, on Day 1, we told the story of Julian Bailey, who was shot nine times by U.S. Marshals in February.
The judge should drag him into court to say this on the record. Pirro and her staff were subject to ethics rules and contempt restrictions. They couldn’t suborn perjury. Burgum and Trump are posting on social media. They can lie with impunity there.
Helen Kennedy@helenkennedy.com · 4d agoOh my. Pirro v Burgum is on people. (Cannot see how they both stay in their jobs)
Reupping this video: Everyone should watch how, when Pirro tries to answer @ryanjreilly.com's questions about how you could prove damage of the reflecting pool, Pirro's mouth turns into a screw. xcancel.com/Acyn/status/...
Acyn (@Acyn)
Pirro: He caused damage and that damage was over $1000. Reporter: How do you prove that? Pirro: With an expert. Reporter: With his bare hands? Pirro: We believe it's his bare hands, both hands. R...
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Accurate. So we will be mobilizing voters to get them the fnck out
Clever Resistance@cleverresistance.bsky.social · 6d agoResidents don't want an ICE detention center in Washington County, MD, but county commissioners won't listen.
Say Julian Bailey’s name in the same breath as Alex Pretti and Renee Good. They were all senselessly murdered by Trump’s federal agents.
Free DC@freedcproject.bsky.social · 4d agoJulian Bailey's widow finally received the autopsy report in his death this week. The findings? U.S. Marshals shot him six times in the back. www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Trump expects Jeanine Pirro to serve his agenda, not justice, and it's on crystal clear display today.
Jeanine Pirro becoming the Washington Generals of prosecutors.
#Ward7 in the house! ANC 7D, Empower DC, Ward 8 Woods, and Free DC's Ward 7 Team are outside today for a neighborhood cleanup in River Terrace. We'll be working until about 2 PM — if you're in the neighborhood, come through and say hello!
Apparently it's not enough for the Trump administration to waste hundreds of millions of dollars to house the soldiers occupying DC communities. They are now also blocking local efforts to meet the needs of homeless folks. www.bizjournals.com/washington/n...
HUD headquarters conversion to homeless services facility scrapped as GSA delists 3 D.C. buildings from sale list - Washington Business Journal
A proposal to convert the HUD headquarters into a massive homeless services facility is dead, while the General Services Administration has delisted several landmark D.C. buildings it had identified f...
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Hope he sues the pants off Janine Pirro.
Free DC@freedcproject.bsky.social · 4d agoBaseless prosecutions abuse our judicial system and ruin lives. This case is a high-profile example but Jeanine Pirro's abuse of her office has hurt thousands of DC residents and still hurting people. She needs to be held accountable.
“Why are the U.S. Marshals here? Why are they answering calls they shouldn’t be answering? They’re supposed to be after people if they have warrants… Not a regular 911 call."
Free DC@freedcproject.bsky.social · 4d agoJulian Bailey's widow finally received the autopsy report in his death this week. The findings? U.S. Marshals shot him six times in the back. www.wusa9.com/article/news...
"The U.S. Marshals Service has confirmed the deputy marshals involved were wearing body cameras, but the footage has not been publicly released."
Free DC@freedcproject.bsky.social · 4d agoJulian Bailey's widow finally received the autopsy report in his death this week. The findings? U.S. Marshals shot him six times in the back. www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Julian Bailey's widow finally received the autopsy report in his death this week. The findings? U.S. Marshals shot him six times in the back. www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Baseless prosecutions abuse our judicial system and ruin lives. This case is a high-profile example but Jeanine Pirro's abuse of her office has hurt thousands of DC residents and still hurting people. She needs to be held accountable.
Justice Department moves to drop case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool - WTOP News
The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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DoorDash is deleted, but we still have options. #DeleteDoorDash and support local restaurants and DC food delivery services. #JoinRobertWhite #JoinRobertWhite
Business that attack DC Home Rule — or the power of the officials we democratically elect — are not welcome in DC. We will stop purchasing your products and services and will do everything in our power to make sure others do the same.
D.C. officials thought they could work with Comer. A new bill blindsided them.
D.C. lawmakers say they were surprised when the House Oversight chair proposed a bill that would require congressional approval for any D.C. tax initiative.
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.@JocelynBenson.bsky.social If you were MI Gov today, would you bring your troops home from DC before school starts? Chris Swanson, a former sheriff running for Gov, has said he would. Michigan voters - and the people of DC - want to know your stance! 🏛️✊🏾 www.npr.org/2026/07/11/n...
Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows ...
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