Lisa D. T. Rice #MaskUp
@lisadtrice.bsky.social
DC native. Quilter. Democracy Reformer. Speaker. Political Innovator. Cancer Policy Advocate. Budding Memoirist. Open Primaries. Rank Ballots. #letmevote #YESon83 #CancerNation #itstheguns #momsdemand #quiltsky #blacksky #StopKillingUs #the64daysbook
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This was me, a little over a year ago, dressed in suffragette white, wearing a sandwich board stating: I CANNOT VOTE TODAY ASK ME WHY. As a registered unaffiliated (independent) voter, I'm barred from voting in DC's taxpayer-funded primary elections. 73% of voters here want to change that. 1/2
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“Travelers and anyone else who was at the airport’s terminals A and B between 8:50 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease, according to a news release from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health”
Philadelphia airport passengers may have been exposed to measles, health officials warn
Passengers may have been exposed to the measles at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday, health officials said.
www.mcall.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
“Travelers and anyone else who was at the airport’s terminals A and B between 8:50 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease, according to a news release from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health”
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Another person taken by immigration enforcement — after being stopped by MPD.
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
Video shows apparent immigration detention in DC
Dramatic video shows a man being taken into U.S. Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in D.C. as he pleads for help. This is just the latest traffic stop by D.C. police that led to an immi...
www.nbcwashington.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Another person taken by immigration enforcement — after being stopped by MPD.
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
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About last night ... I had the honor to listen to *the* Black Jewish Afroculinarian himself, live and in-person, Michael Twitty @koshersoul.bsky.social. 🥰 He discussed his new book, Recipies From the American South, which was released on the 15th. My copy is now signed! 🫶🏽 #fangirl #historygeek #cook
October 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
About last night ... I had the honor to listen to *the* Black Jewish Afroculinarian himself, live and in-person, Michael Twitty @koshersoul.bsky.social. 🥰 He discussed his new book, Recipies From the American South, which was released on the 15th. My copy is now signed! 🫶🏽 #fangirl #historygeek #cook
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Recently, we were chatting about voting. My 2 deepest held beliefs? First, voting is important, esp in primaries. Did you know 87% of U.S. House seats are safe? #theprimaryproblem Second, local elections matter. The 3 most important races? Sheriff. Secretary of State. Judge. #localelectionsmatter
October 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Recently, we were chatting about voting. My 2 deepest held beliefs? First, voting is important, esp in primaries. Did you know 87% of U.S. House seats are safe? #theprimaryproblem Second, local elections matter. The 3 most important races? Sheriff. Secretary of State. Judge. #localelectionsmatter
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Generally, I love anything with Idris Elba. We just watched the Netflix movie A House of Dynamite. Without giving away the plot, let's just say that we all deserve a better ending. *sigh*
November 2, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Generally, I love anything with Idris Elba. We just watched the Netflix movie A House of Dynamite. Without giving away the plot, let's just say that we all deserve a better ending. *sigh*
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I suggest everyone make a plan to vote in the primaries. #theprimaryproblem
Also, I'll keep preaching to know who you're voting for the officies of secretary of state, sheriff, and judge. #localelectionsmatter
Also, I'll keep preaching to know who you're voting for the officies of secretary of state, sheriff, and judge. #localelectionsmatter
NBC's new poll say the most important issue for deciding who to support for Congress is: "Protecting constitutional rights/protecting democracy."
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If you agree, I suggest you subscribe the news outlet that focuses like a laser on just that. Sign up for Democracy Docket today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
November 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I suggest everyone make a plan to vote in the primaries. #theprimaryproblem
Also, I'll keep preaching to know who you're voting for the officies of secretary of state, sheriff, and judge. #localelectionsmatter
Also, I'll keep preaching to know who you're voting for the officies of secretary of state, sheriff, and judge. #localelectionsmatter
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Since Bowser's 2023 trip is back in the news, I went through an old FOIA I filed on it. Interesting to note that Bowser's people initially told the Qataris they'd pay their own way: wonder what changed?
Also amusing to note Bowser dined with Bloomberg and Fenty in the UAE...
Also amusing to note Bowser dined with Bloomberg and Fenty in the UAE...
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Since Bowser's 2023 trip is back in the news, I went through an old FOIA I filed on it. Interesting to note that Bowser's people initially told the Qataris they'd pay their own way: wonder what changed?
Also amusing to note Bowser dined with Bloomberg and Fenty in the UAE...
Also amusing to note Bowser dined with Bloomberg and Fenty in the UAE...
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You'll want to bundle up like it's the middle of winter this morning!
But good news if you're not a fan of the cold. Temperatures quickly rebound to near average tomorrow into the weekend.
Full forecast at cwg.live
(Photo by Brian Paeth)
But good news if you're not a fan of the cold. Temperatures quickly rebound to near average tomorrow into the weekend.
Full forecast at cwg.live
(Photo by Brian Paeth)
November 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
You'll want to bundle up like it's the middle of winter this morning!
But good news if you're not a fan of the cold. Temperatures quickly rebound to near average tomorrow into the weekend.
Full forecast at cwg.live
(Photo by Brian Paeth)
But good news if you're not a fan of the cold. Temperatures quickly rebound to near average tomorrow into the weekend.
Full forecast at cwg.live
(Photo by Brian Paeth)
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i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
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Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
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“What distinguishes healthy liberal societies from those that slide into authoritarianism is not wealth or even education but the capacity to listen — to hear the anxiety beneath the anger and respond to it,” Fareed Zakaria writes.
Opinion | The lessons Democrats need to learn to win again
Continued success for Democrats depends on drawing the right insights from this week’s elections.
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
“What distinguishes healthy liberal societies from those that slide into authoritarianism is not wealth or even education but the capacity to listen — to hear the anxiety beneath the anger and respond to it,” Fareed Zakaria writes.
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MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
I can't sleep! 😫
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I can't sleep! 😫
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BREAKING: The First Circuit denied the DOJ’s request to block a district court’s enforcement order that the Trump administration pay full SNAP benefits for November. That doesn’t end things, though. Now, the matter goes back to SCOTUS. substack.com/@chrisgeidne...
Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner)
BREAKING: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Justice Department’s request to block a district court’s enforcement order that the Trump administration pay full SNAP benefits for...
substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:46 AM
BREAKING: The First Circuit denied the DOJ’s request to block a district court’s enforcement order that the Trump administration pay full SNAP benefits for November. That doesn’t end things, though. Now, the matter goes back to SCOTUS. substack.com/@chrisgeidne...
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You think the republicans are getting suggestions on how to govern from their MAGA constituency? You think Randy the racist from mobile Alabama is calling up his congressman and laying out a plan? Come the fuck on man. Republicans are a political machine, democrats are a fundraising club.
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
You think the republicans are getting suggestions on how to govern from their MAGA constituency? You think Randy the racist from mobile Alabama is calling up his congressman and laying out a plan? Come the fuck on man. Republicans are a political machine, democrats are a fundraising club.
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An agreement to agree to do a later vote is NOT an enforceable contract so what in the actual hell are Americans getting out of this deal??
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
An agreement to agree to do a later vote is NOT an enforceable contract so what in the actual hell are Americans getting out of this deal??
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I've heard so many people ask over the last few months: Whatever happened to that $1.1 billion Congress wouldn't let DC spend this spring?
Many assume that money is still sitting around somewhere, but it's not! DC actually spent pretty much all of it. I found out how:
wamu.org/story/25/10/...
Many assume that money is still sitting around somewhere, but it's not! DC actually spent pretty much all of it. I found out how:
wamu.org/story/25/10/...
Here's how D.C. solved the billion-dollar budget problem Congress created
District leaders used creative accounting to spend hundreds of millions in revenue, despite federal lawmakers holding up the money.
wamu.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I've heard so many people ask over the last few months: Whatever happened to that $1.1 billion Congress wouldn't let DC spend this spring?
Many assume that money is still sitting around somewhere, but it's not! DC actually spent pretty much all of it. I found out how:
wamu.org/story/25/10/...
Many assume that money is still sitting around somewhere, but it's not! DC actually spent pretty much all of it. I found out how:
wamu.org/story/25/10/...
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Ask him why so many air traffic controllers are retiring at once. Ask him if it has anything to do with Reagan firing 11K union strikers in 1981 and having to replace them all at once. Ask him how the mass firings this year will impact us the same way 40 years from now. Ask him, Jake.
"This will live on" -- Duffy explains that flying will remain a mess even after the shutdown because so many air traffic controllers are retiring
November 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Ask him why so many air traffic controllers are retiring at once. Ask him if it has anything to do with Reagan firing 11K union strikers in 1981 and having to replace them all at once. Ask him how the mass firings this year will impact us the same way 40 years from now. Ask him, Jake.
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Donald Trump said he'd make Americans healthier and wealthier.
10 months in, we're poorer and sicker.
10 months in, we're poorer and sicker.
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Donald Trump said he'd make Americans healthier and wealthier.
10 months in, we're poorer and sicker.
10 months in, we're poorer and sicker.
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The president of the United States is on his way to an NFL game after a weekend spent partying at his country club and fighting to starve poor Americans.
And Senate Democrats want to surrender to him?!
Fuck that and fuck them.
And Senate Democrats want to surrender to him?!
Fuck that and fuck them.
November 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The president of the United States is on his way to an NFL game after a weekend spent partying at his country club and fighting to starve poor Americans.
And Senate Democrats want to surrender to him?!
Fuck that and fuck them.
And Senate Democrats want to surrender to him?!
Fuck that and fuck them.
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Schumer (NY) 202 224-6542
Booker (NJ) 202 224-3224
King (ME) 202 224-5344
Hassan (NH) 202 224-3324
Durbin (IL) 202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA) 202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH) 202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY) 202 224-4451
Masto (NV) 202 224-3542
Warner (VA) 202 224-2023
Booker (NJ) 202 224-3224
King (ME) 202 224-5344
Hassan (NH) 202 224-3324
Durbin (IL) 202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA) 202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH) 202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY) 202 224-4451
Masto (NV) 202 224-3542
Warner (VA) 202 224-2023
November 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Schumer (NY) 202 224-6542
Booker (NJ) 202 224-3224
King (ME) 202 224-5344
Hassan (NH) 202 224-3324
Durbin (IL) 202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA) 202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH) 202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY) 202 224-4451
Masto (NV) 202 224-3542
Warner (VA) 202 224-2023
Booker (NJ) 202 224-3224
King (ME) 202 224-5344
Hassan (NH) 202 224-3324
Durbin (IL) 202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA) 202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH) 202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY) 202 224-4451
Masto (NV) 202 224-3542
Warner (VA) 202 224-2023
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I'm legitimately confused about the play here. No person who now is going to go without coverage in the ACA is going to just blame the GOP. They will rightly blame the Democrats too. Dems won't get "points" for "fighting" if they cave. It makes little sense.
November 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I'm legitimately confused about the play here. No person who now is going to go without coverage in the ACA is going to just blame the GOP. They will rightly blame the Democrats too. Dems won't get "points" for "fighting" if they cave. It makes little sense.
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Incredibly bittersweet to be published in Teen Vogue this weekend after devastating layoffs, including my editor for this piece. It’s about how beauty influencers have fallen into and become part of the alt-right pipeline targeting girls and women
www.teenvogue.com/story/womano...
www.teenvogue.com/story/womano...
The 'Womanosphere' Is Coming for Teen Girls
How beauty and wellness influencers are part of a misinformation ecosystem pushing traditional values on girls.
www.teenvogue.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Incredibly bittersweet to be published in Teen Vogue this weekend after devastating layoffs, including my editor for this piece. It’s about how beauty influencers have fallen into and become part of the alt-right pipeline targeting girls and women
www.teenvogue.com/story/womano...
www.teenvogue.com/story/womano...
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these stupid assholes got me leaving angry voicemails for senators at 4:30pm on a sunday. the only thing i want to do at 4:30pm on a sunday is serenely contemplate my evening sandwich
wild that twice this year democrats (in DC + in TX) have reached the threshold of making Republicans feel some pain and just dip lol
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Senate hopes for shutdown breakthrough Sunday
Senators believe enough Democrats are ready to reopen the government. The White House isn’t standing in the way of an emerging deal.
www.politico.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
these stupid assholes got me leaving angry voicemails for senators at 4:30pm on a sunday. the only thing i want to do at 4:30pm on a sunday is serenely contemplate my evening sandwich
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If you don't want the #Dems to cave & allow ACA health insurance costs to explode you can contact your US Senator here: senate.gov/senators/sen...
& your US House Rep here: house.gov/representati...
Please register your concerns directly! It does matter, as did your 10/4 vote.
& your US House Rep here: house.gov/representati...
Please register your concerns directly! It does matter, as did your 10/4 vote.
U.S. Senate
senate.gov
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
If you don't want the #Dems to cave & allow ACA health insurance costs to explode you can contact your US Senator here: senate.gov/senators/sen...
& your US House Rep here: house.gov/representati...
Please register your concerns directly! It does matter, as did your 10/4 vote.
& your US House Rep here: house.gov/representati...
Please register your concerns directly! It does matter, as did your 10/4 vote.