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@cmdgrosso

Former D.C. Councilmember. Lives in Brookland with the amazing , Frida, Diego and Sook. Grateful Dead, Earlham and Georgetown Law. he/him/his

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    Apr 4

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you Senator

    After multiple in-depth conversations with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and deliberative review of her record and recent hearings, I will support her historic nomination to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. Read my full statement here:
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    Mar 29

    💥📣 D.C. Residents - please sign & share our campaign’s petition widely. Tell your Councilmember to move on this urgent shift in how we address drugs in D.C. When people are met with tangible support/compassion/care, our communities are safer. 👇🏾

    D.C. Council is positioned to take a step forward & introduce a bill that would decriminalize personal use drug possession, establish 24/7 harm reduction centers, & invest in lifesaving supports & services.   But we need your help!   SIGN THE PETITION:
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    Mar 17

    Thank you Prof Hansford for meeting & to discuss political femicidio & violence against Black youth in Brazil. We look forward to working w you as Member of UN Permanent Forum for People of African Descent

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    Mar 15

    At celebration said it best: “We are here today because someone believed in us…. Today we honor the women who made us and the women we make.” ❤️

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    Mar 7

    Announcing Mosaic Theater’s compelling 2022/23 season, the first curated by new Artistic Director, Reginald L. Douglas!

 From new play workshops to world and DC premiere productions, learn more and hear from the season's playwrights themselves, at .

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    Mar 4

    Thank you to the 50+ national and DC groups, led by , that sent a letter today calling on Congress to remove the rider that prohibits DC from using its local funds to commercialize recreational marijuana. Full letter:

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    Feb 18

    Nominations are now open for the inaugural Victor Shargai Leadership Award, recognizing outstanding & creative leadership that has strengthened the community through initiative, collaboration, advocacy, &/or personal generosity. More info:

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    Feb 23

    I am honored that former At-large Councilmember David Grosso has endorsed me for the Ward 5 DC Council seat. I enjoyed working closely with him on many important education policies when he served as the chair of the Education Committee on the DC Council.

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    Feb 22

    "Las activistas de Estados Unidos también estamos siguiendo los cambios en la región. Estas luchas están conectadas y nosotras tenemos mucho que aprender" dijo , Jefa de Advocacy de Fòs Feminista sobre Colombia 💚 Vía

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  11. Feb 12

    Spending Valentine’s Day weekend at the theater w ❤️Dear Mapel was powerful and brilliant ❤️

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    Feb 9

    "It’s past time for the U.S. to permanently repeal the . This dangerous anti-abortion policy harms communities around the world by preventing women, girls, and families from accessing comprehensive health care" -

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    Feb 2

    A new Washington Football Team name feels hollow to us Native people ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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    Feb 2

    “Depicting this as a mere rebranding rather than righting a wrong is another indignity.”

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    Feb 2

    “It is important we never forget what it took to get to this moment, and recognize how social change like this is possible. We must not erase from history the damages done by a dictionary defined slur—nor the lack of formal apology from this organization or the NFL for its use.”

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    Feb 2

    A week after DC CM David Grosso ⁦⁩ announced resolution calling for changing “racist & derogatory” name Daniel Snyder said NEVER. Today’s name change is a win for Native advocates & allies, a step towards ending racism & discrimination.

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    Jan 12

    Chicana feminist & mujerista theologian Yolanda Tarango transformed my life & worldview when I was a young volunteer I still feel the warmth of her smile & determination to find justice for Latinx women ❤️ Thanks

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    Jan 7

    REMINDER: Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on today, Friday January 7. This includes students previously scheduled to learn virtually. Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas, todas las escuelas de DCPS estarán cerradas en viernes 7 de enero

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    Jan 6

    Yup. This sums it up for me: ⁩ “I’m not sure any of us should be taking reproductive advice from a childless misogynist who resides in an Italian palace and heads one of the largest organizations of child molesters in the world.” ⁦⁩

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    Jan 4

    Brooke Pinto ran for DC Council last year saying the legislature needed to better include the perspectives of women. Today she successfully passed a bill to make pads and tampons available free in every D.C. school.

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