Conor Shaw
@fixcircle.bsky.social
Conor Shaw. Born and raised in DC. Husband, father, cyclist, urbanist, and recovering attorney. Former Eckington Civic Assn. president; now fighting for all of Ward 5.
They must have been looking for the MBT.
Somehow a car wound up on the Metro tracks in the middle of I-66 just west of the Dunn Loring station. Orange Line trains are not operating between West Falls Church & Vienna. Metro says they’ll let us know when they have more information on how in the world this happened. #wmata
February 11, 2026 at 7:44 PM
They must have been looking for the MBT.
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Worth watching this in full. The statement is more powerful than this quote alone. Here is is from USA Today, with alt text.
Also! Rich Ruohonen is a personal injury lawyer and the oldest athlete to ever represent the United States in a Winter Games at 54 years old.
Also! Rich Ruohonen is a personal injury lawyer and the oldest athlete to ever represent the United States in a Winter Games at 54 years old.
February 10, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Worth watching this in full. The statement is more powerful than this quote alone. Here is is from USA Today, with alt text.
Also! Rich Ruohonen is a personal injury lawyer and the oldest athlete to ever represent the United States in a Winter Games at 54 years old.
Also! Rich Ruohonen is a personal injury lawyer and the oldest athlete to ever represent the United States in a Winter Games at 54 years old.
Hi—future here. You were right!
In the future we're gonna look back at online gambling and prediction markets in the same way we look now at cigarettes on airplanes and lead-based paint
www.wsj.com/business/med...
www.wsj.com/business/med...
February 10, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Hi—future here. You were right!
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MAGA being forced to watch Kid Rock to prove their loyalty to Dear Leader. Now that's a cult!
February 9, 2026 at 12:48 PM
MAGA being forced to watch Kid Rock to prove their loyalty to Dear Leader. Now that's a cult!
So maybe don’t put the racist’s name on anything…..
Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey trib.al/qZbkH8t
Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore funding for a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey
trib.al
February 7, 2026 at 2:57 AM
So maybe don’t put the racist’s name on anything…..
He’s right, and his wording is also apt in that it makes clear that it is hardly the first racist thing coming out of this White House.
February 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
He’s right, and his wording is also apt in that it makes clear that it is hardly the first racist thing coming out of this White House.
I really don’t have a lot of time for the United States government whining about the administrative burdens of its unconscionable, unlawful conduct.
NEW: The top Trump-appointed proseutor in MN says his office is dropping "pressing priorities" to manage crushing immigration workload.
His short-staffed office is doing constant overtime and bouncing between contempt hearings.
The bleak assessment:
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
His short-staffed office is doing constant overtime and bouncing between contempt hearings.
The bleak assessment:
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
I really don’t have a lot of time for the United States government whining about the administrative burdens of its unconscionable, unlawful conduct.
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turns out when Bezos suggested "democracy dies in darkness" it was a goal, not a slogan
February 4, 2026 at 3:27 PM
turns out when Bezos suggested "democracy dies in darkness" it was a goal, not a slogan
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The US immigrant population generated more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government every year from 1994 to 2023.
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
February 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The US immigrant population generated more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government every year from 1994 to 2023.
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
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The Senate votes today on a decoupling resolution that could drain DC's budget by nearly $700 million dollars, and block tax credits that could reduce child poverty by 20%.
It's time to take action. Head to DCFPI.org for information on what we can do right now.
It's time to take action. Head to DCFPI.org for information on what we can do right now.
February 4, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The Senate votes today on a decoupling resolution that could drain DC's budget by nearly $700 million dollars, and block tax credits that could reduce child poverty by 20%.
It's time to take action. Head to DCFPI.org for information on what we can do right now.
It's time to take action. Head to DCFPI.org for information on what we can do right now.
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If you're a D.C. resident, be aware: Paying your taxes this year could be total chaos. Why? Republicans in Congress are again trying to mess with the city's local budget and finances, something they know little about: 51st.news/republican-b...
Republican bill targeting D.C. could create tax season chaos
It’s the second year in a row that Congress could throw a wrench into D.C.’s budget.
51st.news
February 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
If you're a D.C. resident, be aware: Paying your taxes this year could be total chaos. Why? Republicans in Congress are again trying to mess with the city's local budget and finances, something they know little about: 51st.news/republican-b...
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NEWS: In a letter to congressional leaders, D.C. CFO Glen Lee says that if Congress repeals a D.C. bill decoupling the city's tax code from some of the Republican tax changes, he may have to suspend tax filing season — possibly for several months.
February 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
NEWS: In a letter to congressional leaders, D.C. CFO Glen Lee says that if Congress repeals a D.C. bill decoupling the city's tax code from some of the Republican tax changes, he may have to suspend tax filing season — possibly for several months.
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Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Will be interesting to see if we live in a country where you can harass the hell out of a woman seeking an abortion on her way into the clinic but cannot call out fascist churchgoers outside a church!
January 31, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Will be interesting to see if we live in a country where you can harass the hell out of a woman seeking an abortion on her way into the clinic but cannot call out fascist churchgoers outside a church!
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National Republicans are trying to repeal DC’s child tax credit and expanded earned income tax credit. Learn more about the repeal bill and join the fight to defeat it here: bit.ly/3Z5npUO
January 30, 2026 at 9:16 PM
National Republicans are trying to repeal DC’s child tax credit and expanded earned income tax credit. Learn more about the repeal bill and join the fight to defeat it here: bit.ly/3Z5npUO
Congress is trying to blow up the District’s budget again—and in the process undo tax cuts that we implemented to help District families.
Last year Congress blew a $1.1 billion hole in DC's budget. Now they're trying to do it again.
Two new bills are attempting to take away nearly $700M of DC's own local tax money. They're anti-democratic, anti-family, and wrong.
Here are four ways you can help stop them: freedcproject.org/money
Two new bills are attempting to take away nearly $700M of DC's own local tax money. They're anti-democratic, anti-family, and wrong.
Here are four ways you can help stop them: freedcproject.org/money
January 30, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Congress is trying to blow up the District’s budget again—and in the process undo tax cuts that we implemented to help District families.
Bullshit charges against journalists and political enemies that are going to get tossed out of court as quickly as this administration’s other shoddy work. Bondi and her cronies are an embarrassment and should be impeached immediately when the fascists and appeasers lose power.
January 30, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Bullshit charges against journalists and political enemies that are going to get tossed out of court as quickly as this administration’s other shoddy work. Bondi and her cronies are an embarrassment and should be impeached immediately when the fascists and appeasers lose power.
Logged my 1st post storm bike ride today. Notes: Cabi has done an admirable job clearing out stations & keeping bikes in service. A trip to/from downtown will require some time on sidewalk or a car lane (choose ur poison). Lanes are either in remarkably good shape (PA NW, 9th NW, MBT) or impassible.
January 29, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Logged my 1st post storm bike ride today. Notes: Cabi has done an admirable job clearing out stations & keeping bikes in service. A trip to/from downtown will require some time on sidewalk or a car lane (choose ur poison). Lanes are either in remarkably good shape (PA NW, 9th NW, MBT) or impassible.
Is it time for a #bikeDC lane status thread? I've pivoted to WMATA for trips so far this week but am itching to get back on my preferred form of transit.
1st contribution: Pennsylvania Avenue NW lanes are cleared but riders should still use caution as icy patches are plentiful on the surface.
1st contribution: Pennsylvania Avenue NW lanes are cleared but riders should still use caution as icy patches are plentiful on the surface.
January 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Is it time for a #bikeDC lane status thread? I've pivoted to WMATA for trips so far this week but am itching to get back on my preferred form of transit.
1st contribution: Pennsylvania Avenue NW lanes are cleared but riders should still use caution as icy patches are plentiful on the surface.
1st contribution: Pennsylvania Avenue NW lanes are cleared but riders should still use caution as icy patches are plentiful on the surface.
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Protected speech made my agents murder these people, says federal official
Homan: "I begged for the last two months on TV for the rhetoric to stop. I said in March -- if the rhetoric doesn't stop, there is gonna be bloodshed. And there has been. I wish I wasn't right. I don't want to see anybody die."
January 29, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Protected speech made my agents murder these people, says federal official
I’m sure the CFO (who runs tax collections) will have more to say because passing these resolutions would create chaos because filing season has already begun.
🚨As if DC didn’t already have enough to deal with, today we learned the Senate and House will vote next wk on SJ Res. 102 and HJ Res. 142 to disapprove a bill to decouple provisions of DC’s tax code from the feds.
This would blow a $820 MILLION hole through the financial plan!
This would blow a $820 MILLION hole through the financial plan!
January 29, 2026 at 2:58 AM
I’m sure the CFO (who runs tax collections) will have more to say because passing these resolutions would create chaos because filing season has already begun.
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🚨As if DC didn’t already have enough to deal with, today we learned the Senate and House will vote next wk on SJ Res. 102 and HJ Res. 142 to disapprove a bill to decouple provisions of DC’s tax code from the feds.
This would blow a $820 MILLION hole through the financial plan!
This would blow a $820 MILLION hole through the financial plan!
January 29, 2026 at 2:20 AM
🚨As if DC didn’t already have enough to deal with, today we learned the Senate and House will vote next wk on SJ Res. 102 and HJ Res. 142 to disapprove a bill to decouple provisions of DC’s tax code from the feds.
This would blow a $820 MILLION hole through the financial plan!
This would blow a $820 MILLION hole through the financial plan!
An expensive and deranged misuse of federal resources.
CBO estimates troop deployments to US cities in June-December 2025 cost half a billion dollars.
www.cbo.gov
January 28, 2026 at 7:26 PM
An expensive and deranged misuse of federal resources.
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Snow removal this week has not gone as planned, and I share neighbors' frustrations. Here are the latest updates we've received from the executive. 👇🏾
January 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Snow removal this week has not gone as planned, and I share neighbors' frustrations. Here are the latest updates we've received from the executive. 👇🏾
It’s called ice, folks.
January 28, 2026 at 5:49 PM
It’s called ice, folks.