Reposted by DC Voters for AnimalsAlex Taliadoros @alexctaliadoros.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The Home Rule Act gives DC residents the right to propose ballot initiatives and referenda. Today, the Council will vote on a bill to gut that right by imposing dozens of new restrictions, requirements, legal barriers, and delays to effectively block any initiative before it reaches your ballot. 22414
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Rats on your mind? Join the DC Rat Rangers webinar on why prevention is effective, resources from us and the city, and risks to avoid. Friday, Sept 18 - 1PM Saturday, Sept 26 - 12PM Spread solutions that work, not poisons that can harm your child or pet. Sign up: dcratsolutions.com/rat-rangers 010
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We sent out a questionnaire for State Board of Education candidates for the first time. See what we asked them at the intersection of education and animals. 100
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Come on a Rat Walk with us... We just launched DC Rat Rangers; a citywide program helping neighbors stop the root drivers of rats. As part of this, we are doing Rat Walks in all eight Wards. 120
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Announcing the launch of the DC Rat Rangers! Join your neighbors to learn all about rats… and how to stop them. 110
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Ward 5 — are you ready to turn the tide on rats? Join a guided walk to learn about rats in your neighborhood and how to prevent them. Head to Carver-Langston at dusk to learn about rat ecology through observation. Take solutions into your own hands; be part of this community-driven response. 110
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026@repoyedc.bsky.social is on Politics Hour with @nnamdikid.bsky.social for the first time! And it's sad to see @alexkoma.bsky.social go--wishing you the best and thanks for all you have done for local reporting in DC. wamu.org/story/26/07/...wamu.orgThe Politics Hour: Montgomery County pauses data centers and D.C.'s likely new councilmember Oye OwolewaMontgomery County At-Large Councilmember Shebra Evans on pausing data center development, D.C.'s Shadow Representative Oye Owolewa on his recent primary win in the D.C. At-Large Council race, and what... 011
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026This is why DC proposed the REMY Act! Unintended victims are harming biodiversity and wild animals, pets...even children in the District. 010
Reposted by DC Voters for AnimalsChristina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026A 5+ hr hearing on bills with regard rodent management today. Learned so much. Did you know that hawks can kill upwards of 1K rats a year? Did you know that rats can give birth every 21 days? 🤯 Thanks to all the witnesses who testified on REMY Act today! 1153
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026DEADLINE TODAY AT 5:30! DC Council is holding a hearing on the REMY Act on Monday. 110
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Thank you @chenderson.bsky.social! This bill gets at SYSTEMIC solutions to manage rats while making our neighborhoods safer. As we say in DC Responsible Rat Management #PreventionNotPoison 011
Reposted by DC Voters for AnimalsMartin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 21/06/2026NEWS: The D.C. Board of Elections has run the tabulation rounds under ranked-choice voting, and it looks like Oye Owolewa and @aparnafordc.bsky.social have jumped across the 50% threshold in their races. The animation can be viewed here: electionresults.dcboe.org/election_res... 0369
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 08/06/2026DC is about to choose a mayor who will shape our food decisions for at least 4 years, and likely many more. A coalition of groups working in local food systems asked the candidates about issues DC residents and businesses are confronting. Here's one niche but important topic. 🧵 100
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 30/05/2026DCVFA 2026 ENDORSEMENTS We asked candidates where they stand on humane rat management, sustainable food, pet‑friendly housing, and more. You weighed in. These are the candidates we believe will be the most compassionate voices for animals in DC. 100
Reposted by DC Voters for AnimalsU.S. Rep Oye Owolewa @repoyedc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026I wanted to create something that brought me joy. So we made bobbleheads. Rank Oye #1 At-Large (and Small). Click the bobble. Primary: June 16. @dcvfa.bsky.social @weareliuna.bsky.social @atulocal689.bsky.social @dcbikewalkbuspac.bsky.social 031
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 29/04/2026DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Gary Goodweather for mayor! @garygoodweather.bsky.social 111
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 24/04/2026DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Janeese Lewis George for mayor! @janeese4dc.bsky.social 110
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 23/04/2026DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Zachary Parker for Ward 5! 110
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Matthew Frumin for Ward 3! @mattfrumin.bsky.social 120
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 17/04/2026DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Charles Allen for Ward 6! @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social 110
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 16/04/2026DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Miguel Trindade Deramo for Ward 1! 120
Reposted by DC Voters for AnimalsRashida Brown @rashidaforward1.bsky.social · 15/04/2026I’m so honored to be ranked #1 by @dcvfa.bsky.social. Thank you for this endorsement—and for recognizing that how we treat animals reflects who we are as a city. I’ll fight for stronger protections, humane policies, and real support for animal rescue—because compassion should guide our city. 🐾 222
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 15/04/2026DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Aparna Raj for Ward 1! You can support @aparnafordc.bsky.social for Ward 1: aparnafordc.com/donate 121
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 14/04/2026We are proud to endorse Rashida Brown for DC Council - Ward 1! Read the candidate questionnaire responses here: lnkd.in/eq5Vhv9v You can support Rashida Brown for Ward 1: lnkd.in/eweUSRBY Stay tuned as we announce further endorsements! 130
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Momentum building for @repoyedc.bsky.social! 011
Reposted by DC Voters for AnimalsWard One Democrats @ward1democrats.org · 12/04/2026ENDORSEMENTS: Here are our endorsees, who received 2/3+ of votes from nearly 300 attendees today - Delegate: @robertwhitedc.bsky.social - Mayor: @janeese4dc.bsky.social - At-Large Special: @elissasilverman.bsky.social - At-Large Primary: @repoyedc.bsky.social - Ward 1 Council: No endorsement 1126
Reposted by DC Voters for AnimalsAru @aru.io · 22/03/2026Inspired by @chenderson.bsky.social's bill calling for rat-proof litter bins, I ran the data on rodent-related 311 requests in 2025. Ward 5 leads the District with 19.01%, while ANC 5F is at #8. We need these cans yesterday 🙈 162
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Which trash cans do you want: rat friendly or rat resistant? 000
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Your Turn! Do you care about animals? We put together our top ways to protect them from harm and asked DC candidates whether they are supportive. Here is what they said. Want to weigh in? You have three ways to share who you think we should endorse. www.dcvfa.com/blog/dc-elec...dcvfa.comDC Elections: Candidates Share Views on Animals — DC Voters for AnimalsDC’s 2026 election promises an upheaval. Voters can expect a new mayor, and more than half of the DC Council could turn over by 2027. Gone are the days of sleepy, low‑stakes races. This year brings ... 000
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Was it Gandhi who said "The mark of greatness of a DC Council candidate for At Large is measured by their protection of animals"? If @repoyedc.bsky.social does this for animals, you know how he speaks up for the most vulnerable. Lets get him into office. Donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/q3202... 010
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Are you accidentally growing DC's rat population? 121
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Curious where DC’s candidates stand on animal issues? The DCVFA Candidate Questionnaire is live! Join us for the Public Reveal: Open to all DC animal voters. Candidates who have not received the questionnaire should reach out immediately. 100
Reposted by DC Voters for AnimalsAlex Koma @alexkoma.bsky.social · 13/02/2026 A group of climate advocates including @wepowerdc.bsky.social and CCAN are calling on the council/mayor to hold off appointing any new Public Service Commission members until after the election: two are up this year. I've heard growing frustration with the PSC as gas/electric rates creep up: 153
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 14/02/2026DC's environmental report card in the second Trump administration is not good. Let's change that. Testify with us at the @doeedc.bsky.social hearing on Feb 20! Comment 'climate' and we will DM you details. 010
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Dozens came out to hear @repoyedc.bsky.social speak yesterday— and then hit the doors to share that message across our community. The energy and dedication in the room was palpable. This is what people-powered campaigning looks like. Join us in voting Oye for DC Council At-Large this June. 021
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 05/01/2026We are canvassing for Oye! Join us this Sunday for his talk at the Pro Animal Meetup then we will convene to canvass after. Comment 'OYE' for an invite. @repoyedc.bsky.social 021
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 04/12/2025For the first time ever: DCVFA makes an *early* endorsement. Dr. Oye Owolewa @repoyedc.bsky.social is running for DC Council At-Large, and we endorsed him ahead of schedule. Learn why and support him: www.dcvfa.com/blog/dcvfa-issues-first-ever-early-endorsement-dr-oye-owolewa-for-dc-council 010
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 21/11/2025What's the scoop on DC Council's two new bills to stop rats? Here is a (condensed) version of the bills from @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social and @brookepintodc.bsky.social. Learn what you can do to safely stop rats at DC Responsible Rat Management's website DCRatSolutions.com. 100
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 17/11/2025DC journalist Melanie Kaplan just published a book 'Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research'. Get your copy from @hachetteus to read this nuanced and humanizing story! www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/melan... 000
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Did you know stadiums are prime breeding grounds for rats? Here is why and what we can do about it. #Commanders #RFKstadium #ResponsibleRatControl #KingmanIsland 000
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Government and political interference are getting in the way. DC rights are being trampled on. We can come together as a community, tomorrow at the #WeAreAllDC march. Meet DCVFA at the west side of Malcolm X Park across from the bathrooms at 11:00AM. 020
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Call 311 asap if you see a dead rat. They pose a huge threat to birds like hawks and vultures who can get secondary poisoning from rodenticide. 083
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Why are osprey struggling in the broader Chesapeake? It's a mystery, but they are thriving in DC. Thanks to this coverage from @nbcwashington.com with @doee-dc.bsky.social www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/o...nbcwashington.comOsprey population thrives in DC while plummeting along Chesapeake BayThe bay region is home to 20 percent of the world’s osprey population, and researcher Dan Rauch is trying to figure out what’s causing the disparity. News4’s Mark Segraves reports. 000
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Rat poison kills: birds, squirrels, opossums, and more. Interested in sustainable solutions? Look to better sanitation! Learn more at: DCRatSolutions.com Video by @joannabzelman with additional footage provided by - @PossumQueen @wildliferehab_kl @dccitywildlife Music from MobyGratis 000
Reposted by DC Voters for AnimalsOur Hen House @ourhenhouse.org · 09/04/2025"There are outcomes besides whether the policy passes..." @dcvfa.bsky.social's Max Broad reminds us that advocacy matters even when we don't win. Every campaign educates and shifts the conversation! Listen to our latest episode on fur bans: ourhenhouse.org/ep795 @thehumaneleagueus.bsky.social 032
Reposted by DC Voters for AnimalsOur Hen House @ourhenhouse.org · 04/04/2025🎧 NEW EPISODE! "Fur is Dead!: How Local Advocates Are Ending Fur Sales" Learn how activists are passing fur bans across MA and beyond! With MSPCA's Kara Holmquist, @dcvfa.bsky.social's Max Broad, & Conor Lamkin of The Animal Policy Alliance by @thehumaneleagueus.bsky.social. ourhenhouse.org/ep795 184
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 19/03/2025DC Voters for Animals is launching a new coalition to advance sustainable solutions for rodent management that protect wildlife, pets, and public health. Rat poison is killing DC wildlife and pets. Let's talk solutions that protect our ecosystem/community. www.dcvfa.com/blog/new-coa... 000
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Three takeaways: 1) Rodenticides are killing wildlife at an alarming rate. 2) Pets are getting poisoned frequently as well. 3) Killing rats is merely a bandaid; systemic solutions are rooted in managing waste, including composting. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...washingtonpost.comRat poison is sickening and killing D.C. wildlife, study findsOf 101 samples collected from dead animals between September 2023 and May 2024, 85 percent tested positive for rodenticide, according to City Wildlife. 100
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Join us at this benefit for the amazing Homeward Trails Animal Rescue at Asian Grill on March 6. RSVP givebutter.com/6KBanp 000
DC Voters for Animals @dcvfa.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Are rodenticides the new DDT? Event on 2/27 Poisons intended for rats are spreading through the ecosystem, affecting wildlife with each step of the food chain. Learn what is really happening and what we can do. RSVP: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/reuxuag 022