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Sheila Somashekhar retweeted
8 Jan 2022
You can support families displaced by an early morning fire at Flower Branch Apts in #LongBranch by donating through a portal hosted by MHP. 💯percent of donations will go to help families pay for transportation, clothing, & other essentials. mhpartners.org/helpflowerbra…
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Sheila Somashekhar retweeted
26 Mar 2021
Mark your calendars! On April 21, we're hosting an event: Connecting the Corridor: Lessons from a Century of Racism and Resilience Along the Purple Line. Register here: purplelinecorridor.us10.list…

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Sheila Somashekhar retweeted
Breaking: #WMATA is proposing some of the grimmest cuts in its 50-year history. If approved, service cutbacks starting July 2021 include: - No weekend train service - Trains every 30 mins on each line - Close 19 stations - Close at 9 p.m. instead of 11 dcist.com/story/20/11/30/dc-…
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In U.S. Cities, The Health Effects Of Past Housing Discrimination Are Plain To See npr.org/sections/health-shot…

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Sheila Somashekhar retweeted
17 Nov 2020
Replying to @CKAR20737
@CKARCDC 's Patricia Hayes-Parker speaking about the amazing place-based initiative they are working on with @aboutKP. Shout out to the Sarvis Empowerment Cafe! #purpleline
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Sheila Somashekhar retweeted
17 Nov 2020
Thank you Isaías Portillo for speaking to us about your work with @CASAforall to protect tenants during COVID.
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Sheila Somashekhar retweeted
The At-Large Council race is the fiercest fight in DC this election. To help voters better understand who’s who, we’ve updated our DC Voter Guide to include the most recent info about the leading candidates. Here’s an overview of what’s new (THREAD) dcvoterguide.com/

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Sheila Somashekhar retweeted
We don't take gov't $ - so we can freely advocate 4 DC budget & legislative justice. Help us DoMore ow.ly/D40G30cpc6f
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Sheila Somashekhar retweeted
Grassroots advocacy amplifies participants' voices in public debates that impact their lives. Let's DoMore ow.ly/fGRx30cpuIZ
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Sheila Somashekhar retweeted
Who's ready to make a real impact in our community?! Support your favorite cause at untdwy.org/2r5c2Pc #DoMore24
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The shame of the mortgage-interest deduction, by @DKThomp theatlantic.com/business/arc…

District demolishes homeless encampment near Kennedy Center wpo.st/isnb2

Can we do this in DC, please? NYC's Worker Cooperative Ecosystem Continues to Grow nextcity.org/daily/entry/nyc…

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Trump Inauguration Will Likely Displace Homeless From Downtown D.C. washingtoncitypaper.com/news…

Sheila Somashekhar retweeted
29 Dec 2016
In letters to Obama, Trump urging DACA protections, Mayor Bowser is conspicuously absent. dcist.com/2016/12/why_isnt_b…
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In Letters To Obama, Trump Urging DACA Protections, Bowser Is Conspicuously Absent dcist.com/2016/12/why_isnt_b… via @DCist

How Badly Could Trump Hurt Sanctuary Cities? citylab.com/politics/2016/12…

Local Advocacy Groups Forming 'D.C. Justice For Muslims Coalition' dcist.com/2016/12/local_advo… via @DCist

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