Just a terrible way to legislate. And it should be noted that these DC Council breakfast meetings aren’t officially recorded (or easily accessible to watch), even though it’s where the most intriguing (and consequential) policy debates often occur…

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A DC police officer described the department's cooperation with ICE at a community meeting last week: "We work with ICE, all different federal partners. And we go out in teams, about, I probably say roughly about 10 to 15 teams." Story from NBC4 Washington

Virtual public hearing from 1-2pm on Tuesday, December 9 “to discuss DC Streetcar’s service reduction schedule and planned end of service.” Public comments due by Monday, December 29 to [email protected]

"the practice of military lawyers serving as immigration judges may not automatically be a Posse Comitatus violation, but an active military status alone could be enough for an immigrant to challenge a deportation ruling."

Two recent shootings by federal agents in D.C. have highlighted the big gaps in training, transparency, and accountability that exist between them and D.C.'s local police officers. MPD has one set of rules, federal agents another: 51st.news/federal-police…

WHOA. The FBI was/is spying on a Signal chat for a New York immigration court watch group, claiming they were “anarchist violent extremist actors.” Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.

Over 700 people stood in line in the cold for a chance at emergency rental aid in D.C. on the one day they could apply this year, after the phone lines crashed due to overwhelming demand. Here are their stories. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

“Bluntly, the taxpayers of D.C. are being screwed.” New investigation from Steve Thompson details how developers w political ties to Mayor Bowser stand to collect millions from an affordable housing project near the RFK Stadium. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/inter…

From the beginning, we made clear that the military should not be policing American citizens on American soil. Normalizing the use of military troops for domestic law enforcement sets a dangerous precedent. This federal overreach is not normal or legal. nytimes.com/2025/11/20/us/…

It was almost comical that both the board and Felder were trying to have the other side state a definitive point. The board clearly wants Felder to say whether he's going to push to delay RCV, while Felder wants to board to tell him whether he should push to delay it or not.

📢Calling DC residents: jenny gathright & I want to hear from you about how this year's challenges to D.C. autonomy have shaped how you think about home rule and city pride, or how the fed interventions may have impacted you. Share your stories with us: [email protected]

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Sustainable housing uses less energy, water, and materials—making homes healthier, more resilient, and cheaper to live in. When paired with good planning, local materials, and inclusive policies, sustainability lowers long-term costs and keeps housing affordable for all.

Habari Gani? Umoja! Today is the 1st day of #Kwanzaa, a 7-day African American and Pan-African holiday founded in 1966 that celebrates history, values, family, community, and culture. Join our museum's virtual Kwanzaa celebration: nmaahc.si.edu/kwanzaa #APeoplesJourney

Who knew Northern Virginia has the largest concentration of data centers in the world. How rising energy bills and AI demand are fueling local data center debates wamu.org/story/25/12/11…

At 10am, Jan. 16, 2026, the DC Council’s Committee on Facilities is holding a hearing on “Maintenance, Construction, and Environmentalism Regarding DPR Indoor and Outdoor Facilities and Spaces” and Christina Henderson’s “PARKSNREC Amendment Act of 2025” (B26-161): lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B2…

Last week we shared cold-weather tips to help you prep your pipes. Let’s see how much you remember 😜 Which of these helps prevent frozen pipes in extreme cold?

Indeed. History does not repeat itself exactly but some things sure are similar. Here’s one from 1889 about the Irish.

se apetece terminar pendientes, pausar, reflexionar y reorganizar :)