Candidate for DC Council, At-Large. Latina 🇧🇴 Defended our Democracy as a counterprotester on Jan. 6th. Love: Progressive policies, anime & death metal 🤘🏽
I’m launching my campaign for DC Council today because it’s clear the status quo isn’t working for working people. With your help, I’ll be the first Latina on the DC Council, and we’ll make our government work for all of us 💪
If you're in the DC area and want to watch the eclipse safely, free eclipse glasses are being handed out near the Smithsonian metro stop. 😎
#Eclipse2024
Such empty. Rampant crime, homeless encampments, and unchecked mental illness pulsating throughout has turned DC’s beautiful Union Station into a shell of its former self.
@MarkHamill
With all due respect, Mr. Hamill, I'm sure there are plenty of trans people and trans allies who would appreciate it if you took that like back.
Yet ANOTHER January 6 supporter has assaulted a DC resident. These J6 supporters + unarrested insurrectionists congregate every night in
#Ward7
. They've committed multiple crimes and threaten elected officials. End this
@MayorBowser
@VinceGrayWard7
!
Wow, I'm here peacefully counterprotesting the
#MarchForLife
& was stopped by the
@NatlParkService
police and asked for my ID. I initially refused, but they said I would be under arrest if I didn't.
When I asked why, they said they needed to check for warrants. Unbelievable.
Some people wanted a new update on the stray cat that appeared on my doorstep a couple weeks ago.
I'm very happy to report that he (turns out he was a male cat) moved from temporary foster to his forever home! Adoption saves lives 🐈
#CatsOfTwitter
Our Community Outreach Team met 9-year-old Topher living as a stray, and that was just the tip of the iceberg.
Besides the expected ailments of a longtime stray cat, like much-needed dental care and being FIV+, Topher had BB pellets from a BB gun embedded in his skin. (1/2)
Two years ago, on
#January6th
, I went outside the Capitol, holding an anti-Trump sign. Surrounded by insurrectionists, I risked my safety as I shouted at them to leave.
Today, I was sworn in as Commissioner representing District 6C06 of the great city of
#WashingtonDC
! ✨️
Wow, I'm here peacefully counterprotesting the
#MarchForLife
& was stopped by the
@NatlParkService
police and asked for my ID. I initially refused, but they said I would be under arrest if I didn't.
When I asked why, they said they needed to check for warrants. Unbelievable.
If you have over $12,000 dollars in speeding tickets, you shouldn't be able to renew your license until you pay every cent of it (and take driver safety classes).
#visionzero
WATERPARK! (Well, kind of.)
@MayorBowser
says D.C. has struck a deal with Therme, a developer of "health and wellbeing resorts," to develop one of its resorts somewhere in the city. Here's where else those have been built; below is the one in Frankfurt.
Reminder that there is another DC encampment that has been happening for a year and a half, but MPD continues to rack up overtime, every single night, protecting them:
The January 6 insurrectionist gathering at
#freedomcorner
, behind the DC jail.
LIVE COVERAGE: Arrests made, protesters pepper sprayed as police clear GW encampment
More than 20 arrests were made Wednesday morning as MPD cleared the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at GW, according to an MPD spokesperson.
On the third anniversary of
#January6
, I'm outside the Capitol counter-protesting the unarrested insurrectionists and their supporters.
My fight against the traitors who tried to overthrow our democracy continues.
As a DC Latina Commissioner, it is disappointing to see such a blatant display of anti-Latino hatred.
You might not like the fact that Central & South-American immigrants moved into DC, but we're now part of your community. And we're here to stay.
Deal with it. 😎
I want the names of the 31 Democrats who voted to meddle with D.C. affairs. I already knew Republicans were a lost cause, but this is very disappointing. We are in desperate need of
#DCStatehood
.
#HandsoffDC
Regarding that "suspicious package" last night on 23rd St NW DC...
Turns out it wasn't a dead rabbit but an old cat, still alive!
The box was a plain cardboard box tapped up with just "
#601
" written on it. The 6th floor of the building is vacant under construction and there is
If you tried to overthrow our democracy on January 6, you should be permanently banned from ever stepping foot inside the Capitol ever again. Full stop.
@AngryJoeShow
Joe, you're forgetting that most trans people (such as prominent game journalist Stephanie
@JimSterling
) are asking gamers to boycott Hogwarts Legacy because J.K. Rowling will get royalties from the game.
I think it's important to listen to trans voices.
Today at work, we were notified that our indoor mask policy was now mandatory for all staff because of the high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations we've been seeing.
Remember that you can order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests here:
#CovidIsNotOver
So first we had Kim Kardashian, of all people, criticize the work ethic of women, but now we have director Jane Campion needlessly tearing down the accomplishments of both Venus and Serena Williams. This year's
#WomensHistoryMonth
has been rough. 🤦🏽♀️
#CriticsChoiceAwards
I've been the one DC elected official who has *consistently* warned about the January 6 insurrectionists' criminal actions escalating in our city. How many more warning signs will be ignored before
#WashingtonDC
takes serious action?
@USAO_DC
@MayorBowser
@charlesallen
Two months ago, my brother left
#WashingtonDC
because he could not afford the high rent anymore. Now I'll be spending Thanksgiving alone. Uncontrollable rising rent and lack of affordable housing break families/communities. 😔
Getting on the metro this morning at Van Ness.
@wmata
. Turnstiles jumping is still prevalent. Two jumpers entered the system right in front of me. We have our out of touch
@councilofdc
and ourselves for voting for them to blame.
You can't gaslight DC residents,
@MayorBowser
.
The broken forensic lab, the chaotic 911 call center, the appalling conditions at the Dept. of Youth Rehabilitation Services, and the multiple, severely mismanaged government agencies falls squarely on YOUR shoulders.
#News
- Mayor Bowser answers question about what the city is or isn’t doing about crime, cites COVID disruption, her actions, legislation and suggests — w/o specifically naming Council — that it’s a big part of the problem.
@wcp
Reminder: Bryan Betancur first stalked me back in May of last year. He followed me again in December. He's stalking numerous other women in
#WashingtonDC
.
He is a dangerous January 6 insurrectionist that the DC crime bros have told me to ignore. Hypocrites.
#freedomcorner
Bryan Betancur is a white-supremacist January 6 insurrectionist who stalks women in DC. He has also publicly talked about his desire to shoot up a school. He's one of the J6ers at
#freedomcorner
in Ward 7.
And yet, the DC crime bros tell me to ignore this growing threat.
I'm about to go inside
@Rep_Clyde
's office and express my deep anger & frustration on him interfering with DC's lawmaking. You do not represent us, so
#HandsoffDC
!
#dcstatehood
Another night of the January 6 supporters blocking a wheelchair-accessible sidewalk. I have witnessed two physical assaults and have personally received threats. They are a danger to nearby residents,
@MayorBowser
& Councilmember
@charlesallen
.
#Freedomcorner
People said I was exaggerating and fearmongering when I warned that the January 6 insurrectionists (both arrested and unarrested) are planning to attack our Capitol again. Chris Quaglin was dumb enough to blurt out the plan.
@FBIWFO
#freedomcorner
Two days ago, I protested January 6 supporters. Sergeant Riley took a picture of my face and asked for my name. The same cop who previously escorted two Proud Boys and said felt threatened by
@DCHomos
taking a video of him.
So, I filed a police complaint.
#PoliceReform
A
#ThrowbackThursday
to the time I faced off against the Proud Boys' leader, Enrique Tarrio, and demanded them all to get the hell out of DC. Less than 2 weeks later, he would organize the Jan 6 attack. He's now in prison.
Don't mess with our democracy, insurrectionists.
#Tbt
On the third anniversary of
#January6
, I'm outside the Capitol counter-protesting the unarrested insurrectionists and their supporters.
My fight against the traitors who tried to overthrow our democracy continues.
@WikiDocJames
It's depressing. My own brother brought me into the emergency room because I had trouble breathing due to COVID. He lives with me and saw how bad my health deteriorated. Even so, he still refuses to wear a mask anywhere and says it's not worth worrying about. 🫠
I haven't seen the Patriot Front losers yet, but these "Knights of Columbus" guys (in white) are all around.
So, I'm here counterprotesting the March for Life forced birthers.
#MarchForLife
#Abortionishealthcare
Let me be very clear: Shooting outside my building notwithstanding, my position on tackling crime has not changed. Reducing crime requires multiple, sustained and lengthy community-centered measures. Increasing the police force is a simplistic answer to a complicated problem
I'm over-the-moon excited about being one of the ANC Commissioner candidates listed in this "radical anti-car idealogue" tracker. If the pro-car community is already complaining about me, then I must be doing something right. 😎
#anctwitter
#WashingtonDC
#DCision22
It's official - I'm running for ANC Commissioner for District 6C06! As a Latina scientist, former COVID-19 tester, vaccination clinic worker, and protester who told the
#Jan6th
rioters to get the hell out, I'm passionate about serving the public 💯%
#DCision22
#Elections2022
Just had an interview with
@nbcwashington
about Taylor Taranto and my deep concerns over the danger of January 6 insurrectionists' nightly gathering in DC.
Watch it tonight at 11PM EST 📺
I'll publicly reveal something extremely personal:
I'm a suicide attempt survivor.
I was found unconscious; doctors and nurses saved my life.
As ANC Commissioner, I will absolutely support the construction of a suicide barrier on the Taft Bridge.
#SuicideAwareness
#DCision22
Yesterday I met with
@ChelseaThof
and learned more about how I can support the effort to secure a suicide barrier on the Taft Bridge. This proven solution is crucial and will protect our neighbors battling mental health crises. Chelsea's advocacy is going to save lives.
The police are not exempt from criticism. As DC Councilmember, I would not shy away from calling out the police if they use too much force.
Last night, the police threw protesters down cement stairs and that was awful. Someone could have been seriously hurt at the DNC.
Tonight, I helped retake
#FreedomCorner
from aggressive January 6 supporters behind the cemetery prison and fundraised money for someone suffering from ALS while doing so.
#ForJesse
#J6
#EndALS
Some people want me to stop talking about the Jan 6 insurrectionists who are in DC.
But I won't.
For years, I've seen firsthand how violence by right-wing extremist groups has been escalating. These people are dangerous and should not be ignored.
I will continue to protest.
The mother of Ashli Babbitt, Micki Witthoeft, was arrested Tuesday evening after striking a counter-protester at a right-wing event outside of the Washington, D.C. jail.
My dad, Percy Eguino, was found collapsed on the street and has been hospitalized. This year has been extremely tough for me and my family, and now I'm sincerely asking for assistance.
Please share. Thank you 🙏
#HelptheEguinos
#gofundmecampaign
Yes, I trolled
@RepSantosNY03
. Anyone who supports the January 6 riots is supporting an attempted coup and threats to our democracy. Trump lost. End of story. Anyone who says otherwise is parroting dangerous lies.
Rep. George Santos, you've hit a new low.
"An embarrassment to New York!" yelled DC Commissioner Patricia Eguino (D) (who was a counter-protester at the Capitol on January 6, 2021) at Rep Santos as he left the DC Jail.
"I flipped the seat that your party failed to keep!" Santos replied.
"I know that you're checking out
My grandparents on my mother's side are Chilean and lived through Augusto Pinochet's brutal dictatorship. They told me how they lived in fear, especially since their neighbor was abducted and never heard from again.
Henry Kissinger was directly responsible for that. Rot in hell.
Jan 6th supporters are a growing security issue, Councilmember
@charlesallen
. Threats, harassment and assault are not part of the 1st Amendment. Tonight, the bald man in the video coughed in my face & said he had COVID-19; he also assaulted 2 people last Saturday.
#freedomcorner
Right now: January 6 defendant supporters are gathered in front of the US Capitol for a Memorial Day march honoring Ashli Babbitt, an Air Force Veteran who was shot dead inside the Capitol.
A lone protester yells “traitors!” from across the street.
Stephen Corson, a January 6 insurrectionist, got arrested today for assault in DC.
@USAO_DC
, it's time to get serious. Please prosecute the cases of violent J6ers, who are a danger to our city.
#freedomcorner
@BNODesk
As someone who formerly worked in a COVID-19 lab, I have a message for all unvaccinated people: Your health and the health of your community are important. Get vaccinated.
Tonight was the memorial service for the
@dcdistrictdogs
dogs that died in the RI Ave flash floods. It was heartbreaking to watch and listen to so many grief-stricken pet parents and employees. This was an entirely preventable infrastructure catastrophe.
Rest in peace 🐶💜
Two January 6 insurrectionists followed me all the way to my metro stop in Stadium Armory. One of them is Ashli Babbit's mother,
@michellewittho1
.
I have such cute fans! ❤️
#freedomcorner
It’s Memorial Day so J6ers & fans are marching around DC for Ashli Babbit. Leading the march are Ashli Babbit’s mother, the wife of a threeper, wife of member of a neo-nazi prison gang and MORE! Kudos to
@PatriciaEguino
for letting them know they are not welcome.
#FreedomCorner
Once upon a time, there was a Hispanic girl with an abusive mom. She walked the streets past midnight, hoping she'd get killed. That child went on to become an infectious disease scientist.
Don't dismiss minority kids from poor, dysfunctional households.
We might surprise you.
And yet, elected officials across the country keep pushing to cage more Black & Brown Children.
Incarcerating children is violent, harmful & traumatic for young people. And WORSE for overall public safety.
#EndYouthIncarceration
#CareNotCages
Since we're on the topic of political representation, just a friendly reminder that there has never been a Latino/a councilmember in
#WashingtonDC
despite Latinos making up more than 11.6% of the population (and growing). ¿Les parece eso justo? 🤔
I support D.C. Statehood and home-rule – but I don’t support some of the changes D.C. Council put forward over the Mayor’s objections – such as lowering penalties for carjackings.
If the Senate votes to overturn what D.C. Council did – I’ll sign it.
Once again, the January 6 insurrectionists in DC have assaulted a resident (
@SatireAP
). This isn't the first time they have gotten violent. Add this to a long list of crimes they have committed in our city.
MPD babysits them every night.
#freedomcorner
@GreenJDandWords
@AnitaYandle
So now having a critical discussion about Democratic party leaders in an effort to have them govern better is considered Russian propaganda? Jesucristo. 🤦🏽♀️
The number of people applauding and defending a man killing a child over attempted car theft is horrifying. Completely unsurprising, but still horrifying. Get some empathy ffs
#JusticeforKaronBlake
#KaronBlake
Convicted January 6 insurrectionist
@JohnStrandUSA
planned a little get-together in DC with his little treasonous buddies...so I decided to say hello to them 👋
🙏🏼 PRAY 🙏🏼
𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍⚔️𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 faces a DOJ pushing for 7+ years prison after a sham J6 trial in Washington DC — he is being sentenced on June 1.
Please join us in seeking God’s supernatural intervention at a vigil outside the DC gulag.
8PM livestream:
@JohnStrandUSA
@RJWarriorDad
@wmata
This is going to be a controversial opinion, but had I been in that exact same situation, I would have helped my child to jump the turnstile. Sorry
@wmata
, but if kids are free to ride, and one loses their fare card, just let children through 🤷🏽♀️
📣Update: Bryan Betancur, one of the J6 insurrectionists living in DC that stalked multiple women, has been arraigned today on 3 stalking charges.
His next court appearance is March 20.
#freedomcorner
Bryan Betancur, one of the January 6 insurrectionists that gather in
#ward7
(who Potomac Fever and friends™️ have told me to ignore), keeps stalking women in DC.
He showed up tonight at Artomatic, in the same floor of the exhibit we were part of.
#freedomcorner
I'm being sued to be evicted.
I decided to come forward with this in order to bring public awareness on how easy it is for ANY of us to lose our home.
If this goes unresolved, it's been an absolute honor to serve as the District
#6C06
Commissioner. 🫡
#HousingCrisis
On rent control, we need to be clear about what happened today.
More than 80,000 tenants living in rent-controlled buildings — about 1 in 3 renters in DC — are facing a devastating 9% rent hike in May.
This will be the largest increase in four decades.🧵
Bryan Betancur, one of the January 6 insurrectionists that gather in
#ward7
(who Potomac Fever and friends™️ have told me to ignore), keeps stalking women in DC.
He showed up tonight at Artomatic, in the same floor of the exhibit we were part of.
#freedomcorner
@MayorBowser
Mayor, DC needs to go back to tracking COVID-19 cases daily, not weekly. The Omicron subvariant BA.2 is now the dominant COVID variant in the U.S.