Reposted by Andrew DeFrankJaneese4DC @janeese4dc.bsky.social · 11/10/2026We can and we must build more homes for all of us. 223356
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankThe City Reporter @thecityreporter.nyc · 09/10/2026NEW: Brenden Cuni, who was seen brandishing an assault rifle at the scene of Thursday’s shooting, was previously accused of beating up and tasing immigrants during arrests.buff.lyICE Supervisor at Center of NYC Shooting Named in Multiple Lawsuits Alleging Violent, Illegal ArrestsBrenden Cuni, who was seen brandishing an assault rifle at the scene of Thursday’s shooting, was previously accused of beating up and tasing immigrants during arrests. 13521
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 01/10/2026It would be so much easier if he just said “Jewish” 010
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 07/07/2026updated based on feedback. couple major "orphaned" segments still in the core -- 19th Street NE, New Jersey Avenue NW, 9th Street NW, and whatever is going on by Howard U/Park View. 060
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Tell me what’s missing, couldn’t find a good basemap 200
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 06/07/2026In purple, I'm trying to add the most critical "connect the dots" new protected bike lanes that should be added, with the goal of creating a fully connected protected network that never skips a block. What would you add to this? 21163
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Thanks Tracy! Looking forward to catching up soon 🫡 010
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankAndrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 01/06/2026To all my new followers who are DC voters… don’t forget to vote for all 20 Free DC Slate candidates at the end of your ballot! We’re running to bring energy, organizing, and pro-urbanist policy the DC Democratic Party. Hope to earn your vote. Learn more at freedcslate.com 13315
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Mid block crosswalks, busy sidewalks; and new apartment buildings. Glimpses of Ward 3’s future 050
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 01/06/2026To all my new followers who are DC voters… don’t forget to vote for all 20 Free DC Slate candidates at the end of your ballot! We’re running to bring energy, organizing, and pro-urbanist policy the DC Democratic Party. Hope to earn your vote. Learn more at freedcslate.com 13315
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Yes! And the “Democrats United to Free DC” is just the name that the incumbent, do-little committee members used after they found out about our slate (the Free DC Slate) 052
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankWard One Democrats @ward1democrats.org · 08/05/2026Hey Ward One: come to our annual convention tomorrow and meet our candidates for key @dcdemocrats.bsky.social seats, including @missvidarangel.bsky.social @michellechap76.bsky.social @defrank.bsky.social and many more! RSVP: www.mobilize.us/wardonedems/... 034
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankWard One Democrats @ward1democrats.org · 12/04/2026Our endorsees for @dcdemocrats.bsky.social are: - Ward 1 Committeewomen: Vida Rangel, Michelle Chappell - Ward 1 Committeemen: Alex Busbee, Ethan Arnheim - National Committeewoman: Kelsye Adams - National Committeeman: Philip Pannell All with @freedcslate.bsky.social (continued) 154
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankWard One Democrats @ward1democrats.org · 12/04/2026@dcdemocrats.bsky.social At-Large Committeewomen: Emily Siegel, Lïa Lake Kuduk, Aliyah McNeely - At-Large Committeemen: Sam Bonar, Andrew DeFrank all with @freedcslate.bsky.social 064
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankMichelle Chappell @michellechap76.bsky.social · 11/04/2026@freedcslate.bsky.social not only swept the endorsements at the Ward 1 Dems endorsement meeting, we CRUSHED the competition 💪💪💪 063
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankSam @samd.bsky.social · 04/04/2026the collective DC neolib freakout as the city is on the verge of electing a progressive YIMBY mayor in @janeese4dc.bsky.social is honestly so funny. we saw these types in NYC pull the exact same nonsense with Zohran last year and they clearly learned nothing 512412
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 01/04/2026My grandpa was born in Stanhope, New Jersey in 1912. He went back to Poland a few months later. In 1930, he returned to the United States age 17 as a US citizen. Here he is, left, liberating Europe from fascism in 1945. Birthright citizenship forever. 081
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankSam @samd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026I am quoted in this essay which is cool! I also discussed with the author that without adequate supply growth, a demand-side intervention like this could just cause housing prices to rise further building more housing is the key to making sure demand-side programs like this actually work!nytimes.comOpinion | Democrats Need a New Promise: A House by 30 3808
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 24/03/2026the best theonion.com/area-man-can...theonion.comArea Man Can Remember Exactly Where He Was, What He Was Doing When He Assassinated John F. KennedyLANGLEY, VA—Saying that he will never forget the events of that fateful day, local man Edgar Denton, 81, told reporters Friday that, five decades later, he could still recall exactly where he was and ... 050
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankalex baca @alexbaca.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Here's yr action item: Send emails of discontent to dc2050@dc.gov, eom@dc.gov, nina.albert@dc.gov; bcc me, abaca@ggwash.org. 112
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 19/03/2026You: we gotta figure out a better way to stop violence Guy Who Believes in Prison Abolition: There's simply no way to do this that doesn't involve the police 211
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Dune 2 was the most alive I’ve ever felt in a movie theater. Perhaps just, most alive ever. 031
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Much more damning to be clear that this was the public plan and everyone involved did know this during the negotiations 171
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Fish is water situation. Only big city with worse drop in hotel occupancy than dc last year was Denver 100
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 11/03/2026I don’t think I’ve mentioned this here, but I’m running for at-large committeeman on the Free DC Slate! If you’re downtown tonight, come sign our petitions at MLK Library! 091
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankFree DC Slate @freedcslate.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Have you signed our ballot access petition yet? If not, there's still time! TODAY Free DC Slate members will circulate petitions outside of DTLR on the southeast corner of Benning Rd NE and Minnesota Ave NE from 2-4pm. TONIGHT we will also circulate petitions at MLK Central Library from 6-8pm. 022
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankRuss The Tedious Ghost @russ41.bsky.social · 13/02/2026You can help build billionaire-free local news. Repost this -> I give $1 Follow @51st.news -> I give $1 Follow me -> I give $1 Donate -> I match your gift Let's fight misinformation, help good journalists to make a decent living, and stick a big ol' finger in Jeff Bezos' eye.51st.newsThe 51st is expandingD.C. needs more local journalists. You can help us hire them. 36213351
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 19/02/2026GGWash endorses JLG for mayorggwash.orgGGWash endorses Janeese Lewis George for mayor of the District of ColumbiaIn June, Democratic voters will choose a candidate for DC mayor, who is likely to win the general election in November. Janeese Lewis George, Kenyan McDuffie, and Gary Goodweather all submitted respon... 040
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Justin Theroux, but Josh Harris is probably the most locally famous. Just learned today Zach Cregger is an alum too! 020
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 10/02/2026They have pretty robust automated enforcement, and dynamic parking pricing. Have they explored working on automated parking enforcement? 000
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 07/02/2026I hope these locals keep pursuing something like this 041
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankThe 51st @51st.news · 04/02/20266/ The Post has lost over 375,000 subscribers in just over a year. If 10% of those readers subscribed to The 51st instead, we could hire 10 reporters and five editors, dramatically scaling our coverage of the city at this critical time. 51st.news/signup51st.newsJoin The 51stThe 51st is a worker-led nonprofit news source for D.C. Our reporting is rooted in our conviction that local journalism is meant to make people’s lives better — no paywalls, ever. But that's only… 10575352
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankDan Steinberg @dcsportsbog.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Anxious to read about the cultural and societal implications of this deal for the Wizards 620537
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankAndrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 30/01/2026For @ggwash.org, I explored what a "Zohran for DC" mayoral campaign would look like on housing. The old political coalitions are breaking. Now is the time for the left-YIMBY candidate. ggwash.org/view/102257/...ggwash.orgWhat DC mayoral candidates should learn from Zohran Mamdani’s housing playbookThe urbanist vote for DC mayor is there for the taking in 2026. What can candidates learn from Zohran Mamdani’s housing playbook in New York City? 195
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankMichelle Chappell @michellechap76.bsky.social · 31/01/2026Last minute plug here — today is the first fundraising deadline for the Free DC Slate. There are 48 of us running to take over the DC Democratic Party and fight for the people! If you believe in a Free DC, please throw in a few bucks for our campaign expenses: www.freedcslate.comfreedcslate.comFree DC Slate - DC Deserves BetterVote for every member of the Free DC Slate for the Democratic State Committee by June 16 if you believe the District deserves better than the current party leadership. 01110
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 30/01/2026For @ggwash.org, I explored what a "Zohran for DC" mayoral campaign would look like on housing. The old political coalitions are breaking. Now is the time for the left-YIMBY candidate. ggwash.org/view/102257/...ggwash.orgWhat DC mayoral candidates should learn from Zohran Mamdani’s housing playbookThe urbanist vote for DC mayor is there for the taking in 2026. What can candidates learn from Zohran Mamdani’s housing playbook in New York City? 195
Reposted by Andrew DeFrankMichelle Chappell @michellechap76.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Tomorrow is going to be huge, join us at Pershing Park #FreedC freedcproject.org/event-list/w...freedcproject.orgWalk Out on Fascism — Free DCOn January 20, 2026, the one year anniversary of this regime and our organizing, we're calling on everyone who is sick of this administration's attacks on DC to leave work and rally with us for a... 046
Andrew DeFrank @defrank.bsky.social · 20/01/2026I’m willing to accept that day games in RFK II will look a lot better than older domes, even older translucent ones. But what about night games? Because this CFP final looks awful. Oh wait it’s outdoors. Maybe that’s just ESPN cameras + Florida? 000
