Washington DC Poor People's Campaign
@WashingtonDCPPC
DC campaign of @unitethepoor movement to confront interlocking injustices including systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, the war economy and more.
We joined @DCFPI coalition of anti-poverty orgs @FairBudgetDC @LegalAidDC @miriamskitchen @CarecenDC @WeAreDCAction & more DEMANDING that we provide for the common good in DC budget. Lift from the bottom, everyone rises! Not trickle down like proposed dcfpi.org/nonprofitleade…
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Let’s talk about some of these policy riders specifically for DC that the House is voting on today. House Republicans are saying we’re extreme but they want to allow employers to fire you for private reproductive health decisions you may make.
Honored to visit the U.S. Capitol & Rayburn House Office Bldg to press Representatives & Senators on #DCStatehood & end riders that harm our community. Thank you to every office for listening—together we’ll secure full representation 4 DC residents! #TaxationWithoutRepresentation
We're excited to announce the creation of our new Clergy Council, welcoming Rev. Laura Martin from Rock Spring UCC, Rabbi Jeffrey Saxe from Temple Rodef Shalom, and Rev. Jon Strand from Church of the Holy Comforter! 💚 Learn more about our Clergy Council: faithforclimate.org/about/clergy-c…
Update a/b @realDonaldTrump pardoned and @DCPoliceDept reinstated Officer T. Sutton and Lt. A. Zabavsky, both found guilty of causing Karon Hylton-Brown's death. Per @ODCA, Sutton returned to work with backpay & Zabavsky, after paying a $2,500 fine, will retire w/ benefits.
The @DCPoliceDept Disciplinary Review Division recommended that Officer Terrence Sutton and Lieutenant Andrew Zabavsky be fired for misconduct in the 2020 traffic death of Karon Hylton-Brown, actions rejected by Chief Pamela Smith, according to our report: bit.ly/4kQWXGQ
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DC Council reaches deal with Commanders on RFK Stadium plan fox5dc.com/news/dc-counci…
“good intentions must be backed by enforceable measures” ‼️‼️
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Listen @WPFWDC "Unionism Drives Community!" Thurs., July 24 at 5 pm when AFGE Local 476 President Robinson and Local 476 Steward Osadebe update the Union's fightback against worker firings @ HUD and destruction of HUD's federally mandated housing mission.
Hey! We have a recently housed friend who needs $512 for an overdue Pepco bill. Donate if able! Cashap: $RemoraHouseDC Givebutter: givebutter.com/remorahouse Thank you all!! Housing for all who want it & affordable utilities! Love & solidarity!
📣 RFK Stadium Testimony Writing 🗓 Fri, July 25 • 6:30–7:30 PM 📍 Tabernacle Baptist Church ✍️ Craft powerful testimonies for the best deal on RFK Stadium 🍕 Pizza provided! 🔗 RSVP: forms.gle/eivbJesuxg2FCR…
We, as taxpayers, shouldn't have to pick up any of this tab. We should share in revenue from parking, ticket sales, etc. Is there a single business school grad or accountant looking at this deal on behalf of the taxpayers or only lawyers? 🤨
This isn’t about “Fight for Old DC!” @Commanders - this is about being sure District citizens, especially children & seniors in poverty, have their interests protected and heard. Join us with @FairBudgetDC @WIN_DC @SierraDC @unitehere23 @DCFPI RSVP➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
🧾 DC’s budget is being finalized, and it still includes $0 for housing chronically homeless single adults. In this year’s Point In Time Count, 1,430 single adults reported being chronically homeless. That number has gone up from last year. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is…
@DCOPC today joined DC energy agencies & "Mr. Shieldy" at Pepco's resource fair at the @salarmynca. #Ward8 #OPCinYourNeighborhood
this isn’t making us safer- investments in community needs/social services would
US Park Police tell @wusa9 that they made four arrests in Logan Circle Park and Dupont Circle Park yesterday. This was part of enforcement of President Trump's Executive Order "Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful." Three people were arrested for open containers of…
The @DCPoliceDept Disciplinary Review Division recommended that Officer Terrence Sutton and Lieutenant Andrew Zabavsky be fired for misconduct in the 2020 traffic death of Karon Hylton-Brown, actions rejected by Chief Pamela Smith, according to our report: bit.ly/4kQWXGQ
Interesting: The @HomesNotStadium campaign (which wants to stop a Commanders stadium at RFK) has filed a complaint with D.C.'s ethics board saying the team engaged in undisclosed lobbying. The team only filed its lobbying registration earlier this month.
According to the 2025 Point-in-Time Count, 440 families were experiencing homelessness in DC. Approximately 800 of the individuals in the families are children. #TriviaTuesday
How many DC families were unhoused in 2025? #TriviaTuesday
Yesterday, WeDriveU MetroAccess workers at Central Ave and Hubbard Rd voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if necessary in order to win a better contract. These workers deserve a fair contract! #ATU689FairContracts
Thank you Team @CMCHenderson
This afternoon my team joined staff from @AnitaBondsDC , @CM_McDuffie , & @CMWendellFelder’s offices in Ward 7 to participate in a street safety walk with Commsioner @PatriciaStamp20 (SMD 7C06) and MPD. The walk included the 5300 black of Jay St NE and allowed us to identify…
Why isn't @NationalMallNPS getting full resources to restore fountains in #MalcolmXMeridianHill & #DupontCircle, beautify, cut grass, trim overgrown vegetation, in all of DC's urban fed parks & memorials?