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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · Nov 14

The mantra I keep repeating to myself, and more and more often out loud is: “I am here to protect the children.”

I AM HERE TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN. *ALL* THE CHILDREN.

And yet so many among us continue to live and breathe—swimming in indignant righteousness—the very opposite.

Cute kiddo standing amidst artwork outside the American Visionary Art Museum that simultaneously looks like a portal to another world and reads “‘Call them not your children, call them your builders’ ~Talmud”

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damn i wish i was your lawyer @bermanmatt.bsky.social · 3h

Fixed it.

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 4h

I want to say it's unbelievable, but like the rest of the horrible things they're pulling, it's sadly not. Unconscionable.

Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 7h

Trump's chair said that because he's Trump's appointed chair, not because he's a planner (I am) or is following NCPC's Congressionally mandated responsibilities. Demo & site prep are inherently part of development. The other loophole I see is if Trump is truly paying for the project out-of-pocket.

Screenshot of an excerpt from the National Capital Planning Act of 1952:

"PROPOSED FEDERAL AND DISTRICT DEVELOPMENTS AND PROJECTS

"General Procedure for Consultation With Commission

"SEC. 5. (a) In order to insure the comprehensive planning and orderly development of the National Capital, each Federal and District of Columbia agency prior to the preparation of construction plans originated by such agency for proposed developments and projects or to commitments for the acquisition of land, to be paid for in whole or in part from Federal or District funds, shall advise and consult with the Commission in the preparation by the agency of plans and programs in preliminary and successive stages which affect the plan and development of the National Capital: Provided, however, That the Commission shall determine in advance the type or kinds of plans, developments, projects, improvements, or acquisitions which do not need to be submitted for review by the Commission as to conformity with its plans. After receipt of such plans, maps, and data, it shall be the duty of the Commission to make promptly a preliminary report and recommendations to the agency or agencies concerned. If, after having received and considered the report and recommendations of the Commission the agency does not concur, it shall advise the Commission with its reasons therefor, and the Commission shall submit a final report. After such consultation and suitable consideration of the views of the Commission the agency may proceed to take action in accordance with its legal responsibilities and authority.

Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 8h

Lies upon lies—for this project, and others, demolition is integral, and not somehow separate, from the overall project. It's also important to note that the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) is currently closed due to the federal shutdown, and demo happening now is no coincidence.

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 22h

The Trump administration's argument is that the National Capital Planning Commission has jurisdiction over construction but not demolition

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 12h

Folks across the US: Wake up & realize DC is the proving ground for this admin’s authoritarianism. ICE kidnappings, NG invasions, unlawful demolitions—they test the waters here, then spread their tentacles. Stop feigning surprise when it comes for you & start fighting back in solidarity NOW. #FreeDC

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Fear Captain @cheercaptain.wang · 2d

Well well well

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 3d

Hope folks feel less alone today, that people join with others to take further and deeper actions, and that everyone fights like hell to protect those most vulnerable to this regime.

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 8d

I’ve loved—and worn the hell out of—my Black Hole backpack over the last decade-ish: www.patagonia.com/product/blac...

Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L

Made with tough and highly weather-resistant fabric, our Patagonia® Black Hole® Pack 25L has just the right amount of space to haul your daily essentials.

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 8d

May her memory be a blessing.

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 20d

Today, an adverstisement for ICE appeared in my LinkedIn feed. I reported the ad for "Encouraging violent acts or threatening physical harm", because that's what ICE is doing when they threaten, abuse, and kidnap my neighbors. No justification exists for LinkeIn accepting payment for that ad.

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 21d

This is great (mine was no better), and we should all make this a Thing.

Will Singer @wsinger.bsky.social · 21d

Yours is better, but I’m sharing mine to make this a Thing

In response to a fundraising message from Sen. Schumer, I suggested that he raise money by promising to resign from leadership when a fundraising goal is met

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 21d

Caught me in a moment of simple rage, not my typical abject rage.

Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 21d

Dems are out of their their oversized gourds to even ponder asking DC residents for money. Absolutely not. Not yesterday, not today, not tomorrow. Come back when you grow a spine. #FreeDC

Stupid text “from” Chuck Schumer asking for donations for the DSCC. My response: “Why are you asking DC residents, whom you never fight for, for our money? Fight for our freedom first, then get back to me.” And yes, I tried fucking hard not to cuss.

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · 21d

My like is because I know these feelings exactly. Intensely. Smashingly.

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◥◤CDFI, Frankenstein @kristoncapps.bsky.social · 23d

*stares in DC budget left with a $1 billion hole after Schumer negotiated a stand-alone funding bill during shutdown negotiations that the House GOP simply never took up*

🎃 public HELLth guy 🎃 @publichealthguy1.bsky.social · 23d

good lord, dick durbin wants democrats to give up their only remaining leverage this year for an *informal commitment* from republicans. www.semafor.com/article/09/2...

For instance, some Democrats indicated they could be open to funding the government with simply a commitment from Thune to extend health care subsidies in the coming days.
"It would be a real mark of progress. I hope that's considered by him. That's progress, as far as I'm concerned; whether it's enough, I can't say," said Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-II. "If we're not sitting down talking about ending this responsibility and helping people deal with health care, it's going to be a rocky road."

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Geoffrey Hatchard @imgoph.bsky.social · 23d

6 years to the day after starting this gig, it came to an end today. Time to find something new. If you know of anyone looking for the premiere cartographic editor in the mid-Atlantic (😉), send them my way!

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HowDoYou Guide @howdoyou.guide · 26d

Hi @npr.org! We worked late tonight putting together this handy pocket guide!

It doesn't address road design issues, but if we're going to educate road users, we should include drivers.

It's the size of a folded business card. Print it, fold it, put it in your wallet!

"How Do You Avoid Hitting People With Your Car" pocket guide. Instructs readers to Watch the Road and Slow Down. Further text humorously insists that watching the road and slowing down are indeed important.

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dadvans | the winnipeg jorts @dadvans.bsky.social · Sep 22

once again, if tylenol caused autism, america would have a better rail system

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · Sep 18

SIGNED COPY OPPORTUNITY:
If you buy my first book The Disordered Cosmos from @loyaltybooks.bsky.social and send me proof, I will send you a signed and personalized bookplate for it:
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#BookSky

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · Sep 17

Well that’s a bummer.

Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · Sep 16

It’s been a bit since I’ve last opened it, but I can really zone out on the scavenger hunts in Two Dots.

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · Sep 16

For folks in surrounding MD and VA, your libraries offer it, too, just check their sites under e-collections or e-resources. And we’re all able to get reciprocal library cards throughout the region. My PGC card gets a workout since I work literally next door to one of their branches.

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Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · Sep 16

It was gone for a week or so, and it’s been back for a while.

Jaime Fearer @bogrosemary.bsky.social · Sep 16

A timely reminder—at least in the DMV and likely beyond—that you shouldn’t spend one cent more on the Washington Post than your tax dollars already cover through your local library. Here’s @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social’s link to free WaPo access: www.dclibrary.org/research-and....

Washington Post Digital

Unlimited access to The Washington Post website and app.

www.dclibrary.org

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Michelle Chappell she/her @michellechap76.bsky.social · Sep 15

With the federal budget deadline two weeks away, guess what the House is focused on this week? That’s right, undermining DC’s self-governance! Tell key MOCs to keep their eyes on the ball and their hands off DC #FreeDC

Vote NO on Trump's DC attacks // Call Script Sept 2025

Call Script: Tell Congress to Vote NO on Trump’s DC AttacksSeptember 15, 2025 Contents Overview 1 Call List of key lawmakers 2 Call Script for DC residents 2 Call Script for allies nationwide 4 ...

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