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Council of DC

@councilofdc

10 years

Our intent is to be conversational, informative, and sometimes even enjoyable to read

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Council of DC

@councilofdc

6 years

The DC government will open on time today. DC Public Schools will open on time today. Sadly, the Giant Tank Parade is cancelled. Permanently.

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Council of DC

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3 years

Because we are not a state: DC was shorted $750 million in COVID aid DC had to get extra vaccine from MD & VA when we were given too few doses for our health workers DC couldn’t deploy our own National Guard to restore order outside a House we can’t yet call home #DCStatehood

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4 years

To be clear, #DCStatehood is no one’s “nuclear option” We are no one’s final straw We are not an instrument of anyone’s retribution We are 700,000 Americans who pay taxes, fight & die in wars, & have been denied Congressional representation for 200+ years We deserve to be a state

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Council of DC

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4 years

“Washington” is home to monuments & federal buildings The District is home to 700K of the best, most energized, active, intelligent, caring, & badass Americans you’ll ever meet We’re no one’s backdrop. We’re no one’s “battlespace” We have no vote in Congress #DCStatehood now!

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3 years

In response to a bunch of posts on social media asking why we (DC) issued permits for today’s protests: WE DIDN’T! Freedom Plaza, the Ellipse, etc. are federal property, and permits are issued by the National Park Service.

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Council of DC

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3 years

When DC becomes the 51st State, we will be the second *largest* state by population (at time of admission) in American history. So, haters: Quit the “too small to be a state” shaming—we’re large and in charge! #DCStatehood

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Council of DC

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3 years

Statement from the DC Council on the Department of Defense’s Denial of DC’s National Guard Deployment Request

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5 years

We have said it before, and we’ll say it again: Tanks, but no tanks. (PS: The @DeptofDefense agrees, see highlighted area below)

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Council of DC

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5 years

According to this “change of address” postcard we received, the White House has announced its new mailing address will be 1600 Alabama Avenue, SE #Sharpie

Dennis Mersereau

@wxdam

5 years

The President of the United States altered a National Hurricane Center map with a sharpie to falsely extend the official forecast toward Alabama so he didn't have to admit he was wrong in a tweet.

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Council of DC

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5 years

Today is the 61st time this year that it's been over 90 degrees in DC. That's 60 more than we want or need. Our support for "hot and over 90" starts and ends with Ms. Betty White.

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Council of DC

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6 years

1) Actually, it was 95.91% of DC that voted for candidates other than the President 2) But that's irrelevant. Opposition to a $92 million tax-funded parade is nonpartisan. We'd have opposed a $92 million parade led by the Obamas & Chuck Brown, with statehood floats made of hemp

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Council of DC

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5 years

The #MarsLanding was successful! The Mars Explorer will now study why the population of Mars and the population of the District of Columbia have the exact same representation in Congress. @NASA @NASAInSight

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Council of DC

@councilofdc

5 years

Due to its strategic location at the end of a Metro line, and the fact that (unlike us) they are represented in Congress, we have begun to investigate the possibility of purchasing Greenbelt

The Wall Street Journal

@WSJ

5 years

Trump has asked advisers whether the U.S. can acquire Greenland, listened with interest when they discuss its resources and geopolitical importance, and, according to two people familiar with the deliberations, has asked his White House counsel to look into the idea

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Council of DC

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6 years

Please be advised: Half the Wilson Building is currently experiencing a power outage. Fortunately, since DC has no vote in Congress, we're used to feeling powerless, so even having half-power seems like an improvement.

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Council of DC

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4 years

Any life found on Venus would have the exact same vote in Congress as the 705K residents of DC do

The New York Times

@nytimes

4 years

Breaking News: Astronomers have found a potential sign of life in the clouds of Venus, a planet long overlooked in the search for extraterrestrial life.

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Council of DC

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48 years ago, on this date in 1976, @wmata Metrorail service began operating

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4 years

The Washington Faucis

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Council of DC

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5 years

To be clear, the @Nationals are bringing the #WorldSeries back to DC for the 1st time since 1933, but also since 1948. The Homestead Grays-playing most home games in DC-won the Negro League World Series in 1943, 1944, & 1948. Key to many Grays victories-Hall of Famer Josh Gibson!

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Council of DC

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3 years

Happy Birthday (and Happy Anthony Fauci Day) to DC’s own Dr. Anthony Fauci!

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7 years

Uh oh, Congress saw its shadow, so DC gets 225 more years of abject debasement of the democratic rights we hold dear. #GroundhogDay

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3 years

DC wishes President-Elect @JoeBiden the malarkey-free birthday he so richly deserves

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Council of DC

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4 years

Glad I found this tasty $3.59 bacon, egg, and cheese close to home when I did, or else the Acela fare up to NYC would have really eaten into my planned breakfast budget

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7 years

Exiting the Paris climate accord may make us see red & feel blue, but the Wilson Building's lit up green tonight to prove the fight endures

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Council of DC

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3 years

Per the terms of the Constitution, if a 51-star flag is flown in the Ed Sullivan Theater in front of @StephenAtHome , DC instantly becomes a state #DCStatehood #LSSC @EleanorNorton

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Council of DC

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2 years

Not Wordle, just the 51st state #DCStatehood

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Council of DC

@councilofdc

4 years

So, if there’s something orange that’s experienced a downfall and you’d like it removed, please just kick it to the curb...

DC Department of Public Works

@DCDPW

4 years

Vacuum Leaf Collection Resumes; Paper Bags No Longer Needed! Rake leaves in tree boxes or at the curb on the Sunday of the week of scheduled collection. For more information;

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Council of DC

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5 years

That's a clown destination, bro...

Sports Illustrated

@SInow

5 years

Breaking: Bryce Harper and the Phillies have agreed to a deal, per @JonHeyman

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47 years ago, on this date in 1976, @wmata Metrorail service began operating

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Council of DC

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3 years

Love to see DC’s own @chefjoseandres on the #inauguration special. From the federal government shutdown to the local COVID response to Inauguration security/first responders, he not only feeds the world but also provides meals here in his home base when it’s needed. Thanks, Chef!

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Council of DC

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3 years

Dear America, If there are any adult Americans (let alone 700+K) who have no voting representation in Congress, you are doing it wrong. Sincerely, The 51st State #DCStatehood #HR51

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Council of DC

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6 years

Shutdown Update: In the event of a shutdown, the offices of DC's 1 voting Representative & 2 voting Senators will be closed...as they have been for 217 years. And if a shutdown is averted, the 681,170 residents of the District will have zero votes on any Congressional compromise.

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Council of DC

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4 years

HISTORY By a vote of 232 to 180, #HR51 , the #DCStatehood bill, has passed the House of Representatives.

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Council of DC

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7 years

They don't, & won't, come any cooler, smarter, or classier than Jim Vance. Washington has 1 less monument today. Vance, we miss you already.

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7 years

Fifty years ago today, the Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage nationwide. Mildred & Richard Loving got married in DC. #LovingDay

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5 years

Nope

The Baltimore Sun

@baltimoresun

5 years

What would it look like if D.C. became a Maryland county?

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3 years

Fifty-four years ago today, the Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage nationwide. Mildred & Richard Loving got married right here in DC. #LovingDay

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Council of DC

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3 years

Downtown: Things you’ll see if looking down: barricades, fences Things you’ll see if looking up (and things *are* looking up...):

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Council of DC

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4 years

@alexi A reminder: Don’t do this. Please stay at home if you are a little hoarse.

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3 years

Dear America, If 700K+ Americans have no voting representation in Congress, you are doing it wrong. Sincerely, The 51st State #DCStatehood #HR51

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Council of DC

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6 months

Eastern Market is older than: - the telephone - the other state of Washington - indoor hockey games - the QWERTY keyboard - Heinz tomato ketchup - cash registers Happy 150th Birthday, @EasternMarketDC !

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Council of DC

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4 years

President Trump said yesterday “Clean up D.C. or the Federal Government will do it for you” We remember things differently...

Mark Segraves

@SegravesNBC4

5 years

As the partial #GovernmentShutdown continues the federal government isn’t picking up the trash in places like @NationalMallNPS so DC @MayorBowser authorized local @DCDPW crews to pick up the Fed’s trash.

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Council of DC

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7 years

Congress: The District is angry! Grant us statehood immediately, or else 2 weeks from today, we will block out the sun & turn day to night!

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Council of DC

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3 years

Happy 112th Birthday to DC's Virginia McLaurin. She was 9 when the Spanish flu epidemic hit, & 106 when she danced with the Obamas. We honored her in the Chamber in 2016 with this text: You prove being phenomenal never gets old!

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Council of DC

@councilofdc

4 years

CLARIFICATION Last week, @SenTomCotton stated that DC could not be a state because we don’t have enough loggers. Well, here are two we found just now in the fridge. We are certain an apology will be forthcoming. #DCStatehood

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3 years

DC: You are here

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5 years

Behold! Our #DistrictOfChampions flag! We couldn't be prouder of the @Capitals , the @WashMystics , and the @Nationals ! World-class sports in a world-class city filled with world-class people. It's the #DCWay .

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Council of DC

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3 years

Three years ago today, we lost Anthony Bourdain. His quote below on Washington vs. the District, from the conclusion of his 2009 "No Reservations" show about DC, resonates now more than ever. RIP. #BourdainDay #AnthonyBourdain

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Council of DC

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2 years

I’m sorry Virginia, but if DC is going to have to watch your incessant political ads, we’re going to need to take Arlington and Alexandria back

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Council of DC

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5 years

The Council will open on time today. DC Public Schools will too. Ditto the DC Government. The Giant Tank Parade: Still cancelled.

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Council of DC

@councilofdc

3 years

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Mayor Bowser’s sister, Mercia, to COVID. We send the deepest condolences to the mayor & her family at this most difficult of times. We will hold them all in our thoughts.

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Council of DC

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4 years

Dr. Fauci was socially distancing from the pitcher’s mound. His pitch was socially distancing from home plate. He’s just adhering to DC public health regulations. Go @nationals !

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Council of DC

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3 years

I’m sorry Virginia, but if DC is going to have to watch your incessant political ads, we’re going to need to take Arlington and Alexandria back

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4 years

Dearly beloved...

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4 years

Effective today, DC’s minimum wage is now $15. It has increased $0.75 to $1 a year on this date, every year, since 2016. Moving forward, increases will occur each year on July 1, & be tied to the Consumer Price Index.

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Council of DC

@councilofdc

6 months

I’m sorry Virginia, but if DC is going to have to watch your incessant political ads, we’re going to need to take Arlington and Alexandria back

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2 years

46 years ago, on this date in 1976, @wmata Metrorail service began operating

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Council of DC

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4 years

The Wilson Building is lit up blue since last night because, well, you know why...

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Council of DC

@councilofdc

4 years

Please make this tweet go viral...so the population of the District doesn’t have to. The Senate must act NOW to change their #COVID19 bill so DC is considered as a *state* If they DON’T make the change, DC will get $400-500 million. If they DO, we’ll get $1.25 BILLION.

Phil Mendelson

@ChmnMendelson

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The Council & @MayorBowser strongly oppose the proposed funding for the District. This afternoon we sent a letter to Hill to voice our concerns.

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Council of DC

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2 years

Four years ago today, we lost Anthony Bourdain. His quote below on Washington vs. the District, from the conclusion of his 2009 "No Reservations" show about DC, resonates now more than ever. RIP. #BourdainDay #AnthonyBourdain

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Council of DC

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3 years

U.S. Senators: The District is angry! Grant us #DCStatehood immediately or we will soon bring forth from the earth a multitude of giant, wailing, ungainly insects to fly through the air, swarm on your sidewalks, and get stuck in your hair! Heed our warning!

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3 years

By a vote of 25 to 19, the #DCStatehood bill has been passed out of committee and will be voted on by the full House next week! #HR51

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3 months

This is a true loss to our community. Well-informed residents are essential to democracy, and good government is harder to accomplish without rigorous public examination and discussion of what we do. The absence of @dcist will be heartfelt by all of us.

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5 years

Mind-numbing masses of Nats humanity! #NatsParade #FIGHTFINISHED

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5 years

Somewhere, in the DC diamond in the sky, a celestial watch party has wrapped up, and one hell of an afterparty has just begun @Nationals

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3 years

Eleven years ago today, marriage equality became the law of the land here in DC! #DCPride #LoveIsLove

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Council of DC

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6 years

The United States is a "state-hole" country: its territory is divided into states, except for its national capital, which is inhabited by 681,170 voteless Americans who have no representation in the national legislature. There is a "state-hole" in this cornerstone of democracy.

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Council of DC

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4 years

If 👏🏿 DC 👏🏿 had 👏🏿 2 👏🏿 Senators, 👏🏿 this 👏🏿 would 👏🏿 not 👏🏿 have 👏🏿 happened

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1 year

This “but” is like saying “Save the whales!” then eating one

President Biden

@POTUS

1 year

I support D.C. Statehood and home-rule – but I don’t support some of the changes D.C. Council put forward over the Mayor’s objections – such as lowering penalties for carjackings. If the Senate votes to overturn what D.C. Council did – I’ll sign it.

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Council of DC

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6 years

Antisemitism is inexcusable. Racism is inexcusable. Misogyny is inexcusable. Homophobia is inexcusable. Discrimination is inexcusable. Hatred is inexcusable. Violence is inexcusable. Leadership starts at the top. Or at least it should.

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6 years

Anthony Bourdain's quote, on the District vs. Washington, from the conclusion of his 2009 "No Reservations" show about DC. RIP.

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Council of DC

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4 years

CLARIFICATION Last week, @SenTomCotton said DC could not be a state because we don’t have enough fishermen or miners. Well, here are a DC fisherman *and* a minor, together, in a single photo! We are certain an apology will be forthcoming. #DCStatehood h/t @kevinrkosar

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3 years

And now @Janeese4DC has been sworn in for her term as the Ward 4 Member of the DC Council

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3 years

On Valentine's Day, please remember that diamonds are forever #DCStatehood

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3 years

Four years ago today, Jim Vance passed away. As we said that day: they don't, and won't, come any cooler, smarter, or classier than Jim Vance. That day, and ever since, Washington has one less monument. #Vance , we miss you. @nbcwashington

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6 years

BREAKING: On Election Day 2018, the US Capitol has more rainbows than it does voting members of the House or Senate representing the 700,000 people of the District of Columbia.

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Council of DC

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3 years

Lit up green tonight—the Wilson Building: DC’s city hall, county seat, & statehouse—in honor of the US re-entry into the Paris Climate Agreement becoming official. We ask the world to please excuse our brief lapse in participation. We assure you...we’ll always have Paris.

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3 years

Apparently, it’s faster & easier to wait for the planets to literally align than it is to make space in the Senate for DC’s two Senators #DCStatehood

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5 years

We couldn’t be more proud to see DC’s @chefjoseandres presenting at the #oscars tonight, speaking up for the impactful role of immigrants and women. After his efforts during the government shutdown & in Puerto Rico, we wish they sold stock in Jose Andres. We’d heartily invest.

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Council of DC

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4 years

Today is DC AF. On this date in 1936, the Godfather of Go Go, Chuck Brown, was born. And on this date in 1958, Ben's Chili Bowl opened. With all due respect to @DCist , today is the DC-est.

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2 years

I assume this is simply a mapping error, but if not, the tip of this runway at National Airport will make for an excellent jumping-off point whenever we decide to take back Arlington and Alexandria

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3 years

On this date in 1939, DC’s own Marvin Gaye was born at Freedmen’s/Howard U. Hospital. He lived in the Fairfax Apartments in SW & the East Capitol Dwellings. He attended school at Syphax, Randall, Spingarn, & Cardozo High. His musical legacy in DC & the US will not be forgotten!

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6 years

Uh oh, Congress saw its shadow, so DC gets 225 more years of abject debasement of the democratic rights we hold dear #GroundhogDay

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5 years

Today is DC AF. On this date in 1936, the Godfather of Go Go, Chuck Brown, was born. And on this date in 1958, Ben's Chili Bowl opened. With all due respect to @DCist , today is the DC-est.

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4 years

It’s happening... #DCStatehood

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3 years

In this Congresswoman’s video about her disregard for the District’s gun laws, she says “people here” don’t realize how folks live in “real America.” Say what?!? One thing & one thing alone separates DC from “real America”: our lack of Congressional representation. #DCStatehood

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6 years

Well, I can’t say if they will unite the right, but they damn sure united the rest of us

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4 years

As the President & First Lady test positive for COVID, our hearts go out to all 15,358 DC residents who have tested positive for COVID, and most especially to the friends & family of the 628 DC residents that have lost their lives to the pandemic. Wear a mask. Socially distance.

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6 years

Fifty-one years ago today, the Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage nationwide. Mildred & Richard Loving got married in DC. #LovingDay

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6 years

Better late. Then: never. Tanks but no tanks.

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3 years

Meanwhile, back in the real world, the other 99.99 percent of us in the District are just trying to live our damn lives and wondering how we can be Americans and still have no vote in Congress #DCStatehood

The New York Times

@nytimes

3 years

Politicians, diplomats and the media elite are returning to their playgrounds in Washington, D.C., emerging from the depths of the pandemic and returning to their playground — some would say swamp — with a growing appetite for surreal displays of normalcy.

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@Curious_Kurz Under DC law, Mr. Dubey’s landlord cannot initiate eviction proceedings against him during the public health emergency. Furthermore, if the landlord negotiated mortgage relief with his lender, he is required to pass it on to Mr. Dubey, & must agree to a rent payment plan with him

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On this date in 1942, former @nbcwashington anchor Jim Vance was born. We miss you, Vance!

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6 years

IRONY: Dear America, Today would be US Tax Day if it weren’t DC’s Emancipation Day holiday, commemorating the freeing of DC’s slaves in 1862. So, Americans can delay paying taxes by one day in the name of a freedom-holiday celebrated by a people who are taxed but not represented.

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Today is Earth Day. Let's use EARTH in a sentence: DC is the only democratic capital on EARTH with no voting rights in its national legislature. And yes, we’re Green with envy. #EarthDay #DCStatehood

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6 years

Effective today, no sales tax will be charged on feminine hygiene products.

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5 years

Dear @nytimes , Thank you so much for suggesting that we in DC start loving what you Earth people call “the fun.” We recently began experimenting with “the fun” and found it quite pleasurable. We will be back for more. Sincerely, DC #NatsParade #FIGHTFINISHED

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1 year

On Valentine's Day, please remember that diamonds are forever #DCStatehood

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6 years

Councilmembers and staff today staged a walk-out of the Wilson Building in support of, and in solidarity with, all victims of sexual violence #BelieveSurvivors

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2 years

Tomorrow will be a deeply DC #PalindromeDay

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