Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 4hThere’s always drama in Indiana. 🙄 A’ja Wilson doesn’t normally react like that so whatever was said by that fan was some mess. #WNBA 171
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 8hWe need to have a real conversation about the art of a follow-up question. But none of that matters if the Senator is not even *listening* to the responses. 130
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 12hDidn’t think Caitlin Clark would get invoked in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, but here we are. 040
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026“As for Cornell, administrators have allowed the idea that enough ambiguity, enough he-said-she-said, enough familial connections, enough money will allow you to get off scot-free.” Long live student newspapers!! www.cornellsun.com/article/2026...cornellsun.comEDITORIAL | Cornell Won’t, We WillThe Editorial Board demands that Cornell stops protecting the alleged Chi Phi rapists through the University's opaque sexual assault policies. 021
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Too many electeds these days want to be influencers and celebrities instead of policymakers. 091
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Oh. After the hearing in the bills, we have an oversight roundtable on a matter than has 2 agencies — DC Health & OSSE — finger pointing at each other on who is to blame. Best way to resolve? Bring everyone in for a hearing because I’m tired.static.klipy.comSpider-Man Pointing Meme: Hamily SeahamALT: Spider-Man Pointing Meme: Hamily Seaham 120
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Tomorrow, the Committee on Health will have a hearing on 3 bills. Two of those bills are about the student health forms…yes, the ones pediatricians & dentists charge families for but always mysteriously get lost at schools. This is going to fun…. (keep reading) 140
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The idea that there are MIDDLE SCHOOLS going “no homework” in the name of equity pisses me off. The soft bigotry of low expectations. And then we see the remnants of kids being unprepared once they arrive in college. No one ever taught you to study. You’ve never had to learn time management. 1181
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026There is so much to unpack in Nikole Hannah-Jones’ new piece. I appreciate her vulnerability because this is tough! www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/m...nytimes.comIn Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own? (Gift Article)A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice. 0200
Reposted by Christina HendersonDavid Waldman @kagrox.bsky.social · 19/09/2026As Eisen explains, an insolvent company can go to bankruptcy, but an insolvent non-profit foundation goes to receivership, meaning the court appoints a new fiduciary. The exact opposite of what they wanted! 101532437
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Rogue AI didn’t breach Hugging Face, human decisions did “At the core of this incident were a series of human choices that traded security for speed.” Worth the read. thebulletin.org/2026/09/rogu...thebulletin.orgRogue AI didn’t breach Hugging Face, human decisions didAt the core of the Hugging Face hacking incident were a series of human choices that traded security for speed. 1114
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026So if you’re an American citizen flying back into the country, your cellphone can be searched at the airport based on vibes. Wow! 052
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Started the day at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference! If you’re attending, make sure you check out the Go-Go Museum exhibit on display. Met several first time attendees this morning. Pro-tip: Pace yourself. #cbcf50 #ALC55 010
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026An array of new, deadly novel drugs in the illicit drug market are arriving in cities just as they were beginning to get a handle on fentanyl These novel drugs are harder to trace, the effects on the human body harder to reverse. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...nytimes.comA Teen Autopsy Marks the Arrival of a Deadly Drug in San FranciscoCity officials — and one determined mother — are working to stop the spread of cychlorphine, which is far more potent than fentanyl. 020
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026💻 There’s been lots of conversation about technology in schools. The DCPS Technology Advisory Committee application is live: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon... Applications are due September 21forms.cloud.microsoftMicrosoft Forms 010
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026It’s so wild how some men who don’t want to give women ANY time off after birthing a human through a canal the size of a bagel had nothing to say about Mitch missing work for 3 months. 1152
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026He doesn’t appear to be at Robert Byrd/Thad Cochran level just yet, but time will tell. And the old Senate heads and reporters know what I’m talking about. 050
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Adding his name won’t bring back the artists nor the patrons. So it still won’t make money. This is a dumb argument. 825333
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 13/09/2026TFW you're reading a book and the prose is *singing*, you want to underline but then you remember it's a library book. 😩🤣static.klipy.comGary Marshall Borders Biting Fists in SistasALT: Gary Marshall Borders Biting Fists in Sistas 042
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The common refrain has always been “Never Forget” and it is remarkable that 25 years later, the collective memory of that day, September 11, and the days after has not faded. Today, I’m also remembering those who have passed since from 9/11 related illnesses. 021
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Y’all this SMU vs Florida State game was delayed because the power went out in the stadium. They are gonna kickoff at 9:15. There will be no scoreboard, no CLOCK, no PA — so you won’t hear the refs, no helmet comms, no replay review 🥴😬🫣 This is gonna be wild. 072
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026DC does not function without its workers — at every level. Thank you for what you do. Happy Labor Day! 061
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Per the AP, 23 states and DC had child care subsidy waitlist as of this spring. In three more states, many eligible families who applied were simply turned away with no waitlist at all. But the WH wants to expand eligibility with no new money? www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...washingtonpost.comAP Exclusive: Hundreds of thousands of eligible kids are waiting for childcare assistanceChildcare costs are straining families 095
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The federal statute for the Child Care and Development Block Grant specifically states that recipients of the child care subsidy have to be working or in an ed/training program. But I guess the White House is expecting Congress to do nothing to stop them. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/u...nytimes.comTrump Officials Draft Plan to Pay At-Home Parents, Using Funds for Working OnesThe proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents. 141
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026I truly don’t believe Senators like Bill Cassidy have been shamed enough for voting for RFK Jr. 49825
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Beyonce selling an empty wooden box for a grand?! Maybe this is a social science experiment on the limits of fandom. I wanna talk to the IRB. 😂 010
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026See a downed tree after the storm? Please report it by calling 311 or selecting the “Tree Inspection” service request through the 311 online portal or app. 021
Reposted by Christina HendersonChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 03/09/2026BREAKING: DOJ goes to SCOTUS seeking an order allowing the Trump admin to implement the new USPS rule restricting mail ballots, not even waiting for the First Circuit to rule on its stay request. It will be Docket No. 26A297. 33409220
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026It’s 10:03pm. Mail team currently delivering on my block with headlamps on. But we’re supposed to believe USPS can execute Trump’s mail-in ballot scheme?! Ain’t no way. Chaos is the point. And the Supreme Court is complicit, co-conspirators even. 3171
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Today’s meeting topics: - short term rental bill - cornucopia of legal stuff - DC Retirement Board - DDOT Georgetown drainage project + archeological study near historic cemetery - RFK campus project updates - dental workforce Never a dull day. One reason I love this job. 041
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026“Don’t confuse success with the recognition of success.” - Jess Sims Good morning! 040
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026No regrets working on and funding legislation and programs that make it easier for DC residents to access farmers markets. 0111
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026There are some heavy hitters coming out in September. NYT calling Marlon James’ The Disappearers “the novel of the decade and possibly of the century thus far” is very high praise! www.nytimes.com/2026/08/30/b...nytimes.comBook Review: ‘The Disappearers,’ by Marlon JamesMarlon James’s story of gay experience and murderous homophobia in Jamaica is a maximalist’s banquet — and the Booker Prize winner’s finest book yet. 051
Reposted by Christina HendersonHansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 28/08/2026BREAKING: The U.S. Postal Service is blocked again from carrying out President Trump’s order that’s trying to restrict mail-in voting for the midterms. A federal judge in Boston has issued a temporary restraining order lasting for 14 days www.courtlistener.com/docket/73133...courtlistener.comOrder on Motion for TRO – #218 in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump (D. Mass., 1:26-cv-11549) – CourtListener.comJudge Indira Talwani: ORDER entered granting in part [ 206 ] Motion for TRO in case 1:26-cv-11549-IT; granting in part [ 3 ] Motion for TRO in case 1:26-cv-13917-IT. See attached MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ... 118569
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I don’t know if the Meta settlement funds have restrictions on allowable uses or the disbursement schedule, but a priority area of investment should be DC finally building out a youth psychiatric treatment facility. www.notus.org/metro/dc-met...notus.orgD.C. Could Receive Up to $130 Million From Meta as Part of Massive SettlementThe social media giant is expected to pay up to $17 billion total in a landmark agreement. 1161
Reposted by Christina HendersonWIRED @wired.com · 26/08/2026In addition to sending billions of dollars to states, Meta will make substantive changes to its platforms as part of a landmark settlement. www.wired.com/story/meta-w...wired.comMeta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Case—and That’s Not AllIn addition to sending billions of dollars to states, Meta will make substantive changes to its platforms as part of a landmark settlement. 2821581
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026“The news of the deaths comes on the heels of a Pennsylvania hospital saying on Friday it was responding to a potential measles exposure from a visitor in its neonatal intensive care unit.” What are we doing, America?! Stop listening to RFK and these influencers. abcnews.com/Health/2-peo...abcnews.com2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania, marking state's first deaths in 35 yearsTwo people have died in Pennsylvania from measles, the state health department said Tuesday. 164
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026No one is playing Steel Magnolias or 9 to 5 on TV right now. Back in the day, a network would’ve rearranged that evening lineup. 1161
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026These were in rotation the last couple of weeks. 🥹 Rest in peace, Dolly! 0111
Reposted by Christina HendersonImani Gandy @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle playing their acrylics. Two icons. 5696493244
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dolly’s commitment to advancing literacy and putting children’s books in homes via Imagination Library has impacted so many! She will be deeply missed. 🥹 www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...nytimes.comDolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. 091
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The vibes for the first day of school were off the charts!! 📚 Welcome back students!! 070
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Nope, we’re not. Downtown DC has had ongoing road closures since July 20 for this one event. And that will stretch until the first week of September. 7 weeks of this is enough. 115641
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Another National Book Festival in the books!! One of my favorite parts was seeing the various divisions of the Library of Congress showcase. Lots of truly talented staff work there archiving, preserving, & helping others discover! 090
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Today, August 20, from 10am-12pm, the following roads will be intermittently closed related to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix: • Arlington Memorial Bridge • Memorial Circle • Memorial Avenue • Southwest portion of Lincoln Memorial Circle NW • Entrance ramp from Arlington Memorial Bridge to Ohio Dr SW 011
Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026I didn’t think those 3 words in Ossoff’s speech was the deep, but it clearly opened the flood gates for someone at the WH to get stories about Harp off their chest. 072
Reposted by Christina HendersonThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 18/08/2026The National Symphony Orchestra will split its 2026-27 season among six venues in Washington, D.C., and its suburbs.bit.lyNational Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues next season as Kennedy Center shutsThe National Symphony Orchestra will split its 2026-27 season among six venues in Washington, D.C., and its suburbs. 27511