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Aside needing editing in sentence three, doesn’t it look like the second photo is more depicting an awkward dance move than murder (murder on the dance floor?)
remember, folks,
November 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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the washington wizards are undefeated since muriel bowser announced she wouldn’t seek reelection
November 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Voters were clear that this was what they wanted. It’s a good program that expands democracy and the Board of Elections has told us they are ready to implement. It’s time to move forward.
Fresh off grilling elections officials at a hearing yesterday, Wendell Felder introduces a bill meant to delay the implementation of ranked-choice voting.

A similar push failed during the budget talks. And, FWIW, BOE said Monday it was on track to have RCV ready by June...
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she won't run for re-election in 2026.
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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One has to wonder how this is a comfortable stance? But she is more of an expert in getting comfy than I am
November 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
National Guard deployments to slow down cars and monitor crossings 🤔
Insane but true fact: making US roads as safe as Canadian, Australian, or European roads would save more lives than eliminating murder from the US.
November 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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BREAKING at SCOTUS: Texas Republicans file emergency plea to rescue their gerrymandered map
November 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Gay former FBI official sues Kash Patel & Pam Bondi for Pride flag firing

www.advocate.com/news/kash-pa...
Gay former FBI official sues Kash Patel & Pam Bondi for Pride flag firing
David Maltinsky says he was illegally terminated in October for displaying a Progress Pride flag at his desk during the Biden administration.
www.advocate.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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If he pulls this off I’m starting the Randy Clarke for President Committee
Major announcement in just-posted board documents: DC's Metro is moving fast toward automation.

Over 15 years, Metro plans full automation & platform screen doors, which the agency says will improve safety, reliability, & travel times—at reduced costs.
www.wmata.com/about/board/...
November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🤦🏼‍♂️DDOT, why?!
DC's streateries are dying off thanks to... DC

“This feels like a way to say ‘I don’t want streateries, but I don’t want to say that part out loud, and so we’re going to create this really onerous process.’”

washingtonian.com/2025/11/11/i...
Is This the Haphazard End of Streateries in DC? - Washingtonian
DC’s stricter new outdoor dining rules go into effect November 30. Many restaurants plan to tear them down altogether.
washingtonian.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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One person's "stealth tax" is another's bare minimum to start making sure flyers stop using the atmosphere as a free toilet
Passengers on long-haul flights could pay an extra £21 as the government agrees to align with Brussels on carbon emissions ⬇️
Holidaymakers face stealth tax on flights under EU carbon deal
www.thetimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Thinking Wolfowitz and W are fighting over who gives the eulogy - we know it won't be Rumsfeld or Harry Whittington!
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents of US history, dies - The Boston Globe
The former vice president, a hard-charging conservative who was a leading advocate for the US invasion of Iraq, died at age 84.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Please take the time read what a climate scientist has to say about a billionaire retailer’s flawed proposal.
When did we start equating broad limitless expertise with wealth??
November 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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I really hope these 18 bags of Reese's peanut butter cups are going to be enough for the zero trick-or-treaters I get.
October 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I knew the Northeast regional provided nice Connecticut views aside relaxing travel, but never knew it ran at-grade in New London
October 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Michelle Wu’s Boston
October 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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I reread this every so often and I'm struck every time by how great it is unevenearth.org/2018/08/the-...
The social ideology of the motorcar - Uneven Earth
by André Gorz The worst thing about cars is that they are like castles or villas by the sea: luxury goods invented for the exclusive pleasure of a very rich minority, and which in conception and natur...
unevenearth.org
October 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Origin Story

Her uncle, a doctor who helped deliver her, saw a documentary about Jackie Kennedy the night before she was born.

And that's how Jaqueline Cristian got her name.

The Romanian moves her name further in the draw, sweeping past qualifier Alina Charaeva, 6-2, 6-3.
October 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Wish this were about Amazon or AWS losing billions in subscribers/contracts. David Rubenstein should do the region a solid and resuscitate the Washington Star
October 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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“Living car-free is the most impactful behavior by far in terms of reducing emissions.”
🚲🥗🚗 Small choices matter, but big change happens when systems support them.

WRI Climate ranked 19 climate-friendly behaviors to show which ones cut the most emissions and why policies & businesses must make them accessible.

See the list 👉 bit.ly/4q0pWvC
October 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Tree of life?
Except kind of dead looking...
Mr Laos. Just when you though this year was a bit quiet on the insanely huge, bedazzled, symbolic costumes along comes Mr Laos and blows everyone else out of the water. This is insane, but it's also *so* good.
October 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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September 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Urban cul-de-sacs are a cheap, immediate way to calm down side streets. Cars can reach any address, but not cut through. Foot traffic instead good for business.
October 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Brought the cell on my morning run, got some pics #Antalya
October 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM