Managing tech, finance, advocacy, kids, community, and life. Barely. If we're serious about democracy and equality then we need #DCStatehood now.
A great demonstration of how tech focused on specific user problems can be so impactful. And rolled out quickly thanks to @districtjosh.bsky.social. Really hope that DC OCTO and the incoming @janeese4dc.bsky.social administration are taking note.
Josh JacobsonThanks to Axios for covering all of my side projects that I've done to make life better in DC! What tools in DC gov bother you? I'm always looking for another project :) www.axios.com/local/washin...
All this time I thought it was just *my* searches in Gmail
Alex Selby-BoothroydImpossible to put into words how useless Gmail search is. No wait, these guys did it!
Eloquent argument for standing with DC and democracy instead of DoorDash, thanks to @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social
Free DCFrom @ms.now: "DoorDash customers across the country now know what the company thinks the democratic rights of 700,000 Washingtonians are worth: about 20 cents." #DeleteDoorDash www.ms.now/opinion/door...
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 AustermuhleInteresting: 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...
Love every small step to hold Meta accountable
Alex KomaAn interesting ruling from the DC appeals court yesterday in AG Brian Schwalb's lawsuit against Meta (aka Facebook/Instagram). The company wanted to withhold access to files the AG believes showed Meta suppressed "unfavorable research" showing the platforms' impact on kids: the court won't let them
I'm attending DC Democratic Party's event, “Post-Election Unity Breakfast” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/dcdems/event...
Post-Election Unity Breakfast · DC Democratic PartyThe polls have closed, and now it’s time to come together as one Washington. Join the DC Democrats for a morning of connection and conversation at Station DC. Let’s celebrate our shared values, heal t...www.mobilize.usYes @democrats.org this is a very good idea!
Kevin M. KruseDemocrats should just run ads that are montages of headlines of all the various Trump family theft of taxpayer money with this clip as the tag
This was a good idea even without anchoring it in DC statehood! Let’s give DC the week of April 16th, DC’s Emancipation Day. (It will also be the week of Tax Day so betting no other state wants it.)
Ben CollinsReal idea: As part of the effort to get DC and PR statehood, next Dem president should invent about State Weeks. Each of the 52 states gets its own celebration week every year. A random July week is Montana week. Tourism bonanzas. Televised lottery every year for week placement. We ain't above this.
Ridiculous. The resources and infrastructure and communication with voters comes from us, the Democrats. If we hate what current leadership has used it for, it’s our responsibility to vote or run for change.
Jaime HarrisonI say this with no ill will or animosity: if you hate the Democratic Party, then please don’t run for our nomination. Don’t use our resources. Don’t rely on our volunteers. Don’t use our infrastructure. Don’t ask Democrats to invest their time, money, and energy in your campaign.
What if all our elected leaders cared this much?
Mayor Zohran Kwame MamdaniScammers, consider this your red card. Report false advertising and deceptive business practices at nyc.gov/DCWP. This World Cup, everyone plays by the rules.
Sharing because it’s always a good day for some inspiration
Aaron RuparMamdani's speech at the Knicks parade was easily the best I've ever heard at an event of that sort. I posted the whole thing on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. Highly recommended.
Any better ways to amplify this impressively abysmal stat?
Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret)Quintessential Trump: In 2025, Trump axed the program to combat New World Screwworm, stating that they had "saved" $1.5 million a year. In 2026, the Trump announces a $1 billion emergency program to combat the Screwworm outbreak. $1 billion would have funded the old program for 667 years.
Damn straight. Thanks for standing up for us @janeese4dc.bsky.social!
Martin AustermuhleI got a response from @janeese4dc.bsky.social to Trump’s threat to take over D.C. if she wins. “We are not going to protect our rights or home rule by obeying in advance,” she says. “The people of D.C. elect the mayor… and they want someone who will stand up to Donald Trump.”
Wondering what’s up with the DC Dems and all those roles at the bottom of your ballot? This is a good intro.
Alex KomaThere's an unusually bitter battle brewing over the future of the DC Democrats. The race to control the Democratic State Committee will determine not only party strategy: but also a replacement for Robert White if he wins his race. Naturally, things are getting personal: wamu.org/story/26/06/...
Having trouble deciding who to vote for on June 16th? Follow the money. And decide if those groups represent your values.
Martin AustermuhleBIG MONEY: Pro-@kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social independent expenditure group People for a United D.C. has raised $827k and spent $813k on anti-@janeese4dc.bsky.social mailers and ads. Most of its funding ($650k) comes from a dark money group. $100k from realtors group. Also: Nats owner, developers.