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Harriet’s Dreams @harrietsdreams.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Closing an SYEP site after a traumatic act of violence is the wrong response. TRIGGER Project serves 150+ DC youth through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Young people are calling on DOES to reverse its decision & keep the site open. Sign the petition: bit.ly/Protect-Trigger

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Irie DC @iriedc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The goal of this is to re-establish and strengthen the Black teenager 'direct to prison pipeline' that the District has worked so hard to disrupt. It's racist, cruel, and evil.

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I Scare You Like Sound Dog @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 15/05/2026

MPD does this every year and it’s literally a policy to surveil and police the Blackest parts of the city without concern for any constitutional protections.

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Behind every campaign is the work you don’t always see. Our Research, Documentation, and Outreach working groups have been heads-down in finalizing surveys, mapping out outreach strategy, and pulling together photos that capture exactly what this campaign is about. Big things loading.

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Last week, YOC sat down with the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to talk about what young people actually need: Resources, support, and pathways that keep them OUT of the system in the first place. Decisions about youth shouldn’t be made without youth at the table.

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Learn. Speak Up. Share This. WE do not support youth curfew zones or their unwarranted extension. Follow us on Insta for more complete coverage and updates! Love & Solidarity! 8/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

So how can you get involved? - Plan to attend the Council's second vote on 5/5 (we'll post details soon) - Make sure youth know about the curfew zones so they can make plans to stay safe (MPD posts them on their IG) 7/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

So how can you get involved? - Call your Councilmembers & let them know you stand with young people (contact us if you want some help with that). - Help young people you know participate in Councilmember Parker's youth roundtable on alternatives to takeovers scheduled for 4/30. 6/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Council decided not to vote on an emergency extension of the curfew. Right now, the mayor has declared a state of emergency, so the curfew expansion is still being enforced. But the Council is still working out the details of what they want to put in place for the rest of the spring and summer. 5/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Even though 8 Members voted to approve the permanent curfew expansion, the Council agreed overall that DC needs a real plan to meet youth needs. That includes making more safe spaces available for teens, finding alternatives to punishment-centered approaches, and investing in District youth. 4/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

DC Council voted to permanently expand the youth curfew, with a few changes. There's one more vote to pass it. If it passes, the changes won't apply immediately. The bill will go to the Mayor & then to Congress (because we're not a state #51). The second vote is currently scheduled for 5/5. 3/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

DC has had an earlier citywide curfew and even earlier curfew zones for anyone under 18 since July, 2025. Those laws expired because they were only temporary. Now the government is trying to decide what to do next. So what happened at Tuesday's Council Meeting? A few things... 2/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

TUESDAY WAS BUSY IN DC! We want to make sure you know what's up and what's next! Click through to get an update + learn how to help. 1/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

‼️Stop the Permanent Expansion of the Youth Curfew‼️ TOMORROW 🗣️ Tuesday 4/21, DC Council votes on the permanent juvenile curfew. Curfews aren’t prevention; they’re a failure to invest in youth. Call & email DC council & tell them to vote no! Youth need opportunities, not over-policing. 1/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Stop the Permanent Expansion of the Youth Curfew!!! INTIMIDATION AND THREATS WITH PEPPER SPRAY DON'T KEEP ANYONE SAFE! Call and email your councilmembers today! 13/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Stop the Permanent Expansion of the Youth Curfew!!! INTIMIDATION AND THREATS WITH PEPPER SPRAY DON'T KEEP ANYONE SAFE! Call and email your councilmembers today! 13/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Claim: Viral videos prove youth are up to no good whenever they gather in large groups. Fact check: Most young people are gathering to fill an unmet need of building community. The viral videos do not tell the whole story & are typically taken without context. 12/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Claim: Hosting teen events is “soft on crime" and rewards "bad behavior." Fact check: Investing in young people is smart, not "soft," and provides sustainable and fun ways to keep youth safe. It's not a reward, it's prevention. 11/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Claim: Enforcement will not harm youth because MPD will treat them with care & respect. Fact check: MPD, WMATA police, and the National Guard all patrol curfew zones, especially near public transportation sites, & witnesses have seen them harass and antagonize youth, some with pepper spray. 10/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Claim: The government should not be responsible for providing more teen programming. Fact check: Our tax dollars fund resources, spaces, & programming for all DC residents. The government is responsible for meeting the needs of its residents and for investing in communities, including youth. 9/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Claim: DPR teen events aren't working. Fact check: DPR hosted thousands of DC youth over two weekends for safe recreation & the young people want more of these events. While there are some adjustments that need to be made to improve the release from these events, they are successful overall. 8/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The council's own report shows they know increased police contact causes significant harm for Black youth. From the Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety Report, April 9th 2026, Page 8 7/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Claim: Juvenile curfews are race-neutral. Fact check: Enforcement of curfews, or any other laws, has never been neutral. "Federal data shows that for decades, Black minors have been arrested for curfew and loitering charges at two or three times the rate of their white counterparts." 6/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Claim: Expanding the curfew doesn't harm youth, because nobody is getting arrested. Fact check: Even without arrest, contact with police while young is linked to emotional distress, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and higher likelihood of future criminal conduct. 5/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Claim: Young people are safer at home or in private Fact check: Many young people are not safe at home and may seek safety in numbers in public places. 4/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Claim: Curfew zones are effective deterrents for large teen gatherings. Fact check: Large teen gatherings have continued since the curfew zones were first introduced in July 2025, and some occur during the day so they are not even subject to the curfew 3/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Claim: Youth curfews improve public safety. Fact check: There is no conclusive evidence that youth curfews improve safety. In fact, there is evidence that curfews can displace or increase criminal 2/13

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Learn. Speak Up. Share this. WE do not support youth curfew zones or their unwarranted extension. Love & Solidarity, Critical Exposure 8/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Youth Demands: - Investments in youth-focused street outreach programs - Increased funding for violence interruption & prevention. - Greater resources to support families & facilitate home being a safe space for youth. - Create low-barrier mental health counseling & resource hubs. 7/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Youth Demands: - Create after-school, late-night safe & weekend spaces for youth in the community to simply socialize & have fun. - Investment in youth development programs for job placements, apprenticeships, & career exploration. - Community mentorship for youth to connect with adult allies. 6/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The presence of young people is not the crisis. The lack of investment in them is. 5/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Since January 1, 2025, 127 young people have been forcibly transported to the Youth Services Center in direct response to curfew violations. Over 2,250 young people have been stopped by law enforcement since January 1, 2025. 4/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Curfews do not create safety. They criminalize young people, particularly Black youth, for simply existing in their community & city. Curfews push young people out of public spaces, increase unnecessary contact with the police, & ignore the real conditions that lead to harm in the first place. 3/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Being outside shouldn’t be treated like a crime. Existing in your own city shouldn’t come with restrictions. Real safety doesn’t look like more curfews. It looks like investment, resources, and spaces where young people can actually thrive. 2/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

A fast-tracked youth curfew extension in DC is being pushed as protection, yet it risks doing what policies like this have always done: over-police, over-surveil, and criminalize Black & Latine youth. We reject harmful curfew extensions! 1/8

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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Curfews are proven not to work, and yet the city continues to enact them. Making sure that young people know where curfew zones are is a first step towards youth safety. Here are the curfew zones for this weekend. Stay safe, everyone. Love and Solidarity 💜

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Truthout @truthout.org · 19/03/2026

Libraries are spaces where people can gather without spending money, learn together, and build the kind of shared intellectual life that authoritarianism seeks to destroy.

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“If we lose this as a public good and as a free public service, we will have lost everything,” says Mariame Kaba.

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Shannon Downey @badasscrossstitch.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

It’s so weird spending 5 years working on something in service to others and then it’s out in the world and you have to spend all your time being like “hey will you buy this and read it bc it’s the biggest thing I’ve ever done and I would hate for it to go to waste” 😂 bookshop.org/p/books/let-...

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Create change in the world with this inspiring guide to social activism, from the artist and craftivist behind Badass Cross Stitch. Craftivism, or the space where art and activism meet, is a powerful...

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

when i spoke to people whose SNAP benefits were threatened in the fall by the government shutdown, the thing many of them were most concerned about was access to fresh produce.

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