# ![@aparnafordc Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1930462335224725505.png) @aparnafordc Aparna Raj

Aparna Raj posts on X about dc, ward, this is, in the the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance)  4.9% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  1.96% [countries](/list/countries)  1.96%

**Social topic influence**
[dc](/topic/dc) 48.04%, [ward](/topic/ward) 13.73%, [this is](/topic/this-is) 11.76%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 11.76%, [night](/topic/night) 6.86%, [hope](/topic/hope) 5.88%, [safe](/topic/safe) 5.88%, [food](/topic/food) 4.9%, [public](/topic/public) 3.92%, [health](/topic/health) 3.92%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Its been the coldest winter weve seen in years - come warm up with us this February Join us at Wonderland Ballroom for a Valentine's-themed fundraiser on Friday 💘 or at one of our upcoming weekend canvasses. RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/ https://www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/2021011114528579963)  2026-02-09T23:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ha sido el invierno ms fro en aos. Ven a entrar en calor con nosotros este febrero Acompanos en el Wonderland Ballroom para el da de San Valentn el viernes 💘 o en uno de los prximos recorridos de fin de semana. Confirma tu asistencia: https://www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/ https://www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/2021011116470513895)  2026-02-09T23:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Last year the Council tabled a proposal to increase the capital gains tax. DC is in an economic crisis but we always have the choice between having the most vulnerable in our society bear the brunt of it or demanding the ultra wealthy and corporations pay their fair share. In a breakfast between @MayorBowser and the D.C. Council City Administrator Kevin Donahue paints a bleak picture of the [----] budget to come. (Bowser will unveil it in April.) "I did budgets in the [----] recession. This is as hard as what we did during the recession" he says. In a breakfast between @MayorBowser and the D.C."  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/2021583030062588072)  2026-02-11T13:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Our first financial report is in This campaign is about all of us. The single mother struggling to make rent. The child scared for their immigrant father. The couple scraping together money for childcare. Were fighting for a better DC. And we cant do it without you. ✊🏽🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1976645546480967724)  2025-10-10T13:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Thank you to everyone who came out to the @WorkingFamilies DC launch last night In the face of authoritarianism and the soaring cost of living were building a better future for working families 💪🏾"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/2020198195419299953)  2026-02-07T18:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Last week I joined Bi Night at Sinners and Saints to share more about my campaign for a Ward [--] and a DC where everyone can live freely without fear. At a time when we are under attack DC needs a Councilmember who will fight for every one of us to live the life that we deserve"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/2022098472049263097)  2026-02-13T00:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Rain and shine ☀🌧 we were out again this Valentines weekend collecting petition signatures and talking to voters in Adams Morgan and Mount Pleasant about housing childcare our ratform & more Join us next weekend in LeDroit Park Shaw and U Street: https://www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/event/885415/ https://www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/event/885415/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/2023207472119304466)  2026-02-16T01:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Tambin hemos calificado para el programa de financiacin pblica de DC en solo DOS horas Para luchar de verdad por el pueblo necesitamos una campaa impulsada por el pueblo. Gracias por hacerlo posible Olvidaste donar ayer http://aparnaraj.com/donate http://aparnaraj.com/donate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1955707312221438229)  2025-08-13T19:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I have no words. The Mayor trying to appease and preemptively comply with Trump led us to this point. This is beyond inhumane. Tomorrow morning @MayorBowser administration & @realDonaldTrump administration to collaborate on removal of homeless encampment. @nbcwashington Tomorrow morning @MayorBowser administration & @realDonaldTrump administration to collaborate on removal of homeless encampment. @nbcwashington"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1955957750304784710)  2025-08-14T11:40Z [----] followers, 19.1K engagements


"Since we launched this campaign on Tuesday Ive been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our neighbors across Ward [--] and DC. Youve shown that this campaign isnt about me its about all of us and fighting for a DC where everyone can thrive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1956434258169299094)  2025-08-15T19:14Z [----] followers, 11.1K engagements


"Yesterday I joined @freedcproject_s art build and traffic diversion training and then headed to the @dcmigrantaid fundraiser. Community defense is more important than ever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1957058150638460952)  2025-08-17T12:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The power of organized people ✊🏽 Mount Pleasant residents successfully defended their neighborhood from ICE tonight. Mount Pleasant residents successfully defended their neighborhood from ICE tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1957123931736883323)  2025-08-17T16:54Z [----] followers, 18.6K engagements


"Our campaign launch party is TOMORROW 💜🧡 After a weekend of fighting for our community lets gather to celebrate recharge and remind ourselves what were fighting for. See you there RSVP for location: https://www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/event/825140/ https://www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/event/825140/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1957582164318417045)  2025-08-18T23:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Just a few days ago 14th Street was taken over by a checkpoint where police and federal forces profiled and brutally detained people until organizers shut it down. Today people came together on 14th & U with @freedcproject_ to demand an end to the occupation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1957626872692461591)  2025-08-19T02:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"As our city faces growing repression and violence from the Trump administration its clear we have our work cut out for us. But seeing so many of you last night fired up & ready to organize for a better DC gives me hope. Let's win the world we deserve. https://aparnafordc.com/donate https://aparnafordc.com/donate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1958241955294400637)  2025-08-20T18:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Yesterday neighbors in Columbia Heights bravely rose up in solidarity to defend our community from the terror campaign created by the very people our mayor is smiling at here. We deserve leaders who will join us in the fight not make nice with those trying to hurt us. .@WhiteHouse Deputy Chief of Staff @StephenM DEA Administrator Terry Cole & White House Deputy Homeland Security Advisor Anthony Salisbury greeted MPD Chief Pamela Smith & @MayorBowserhighlighting strong federal & local partnerships to #MakeDCSafeAgain @TheJusticeDept https://t.co/QIbzqeeKjA .@WhiteHouse Deputy Chief of Staff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1958346679385522551)  2025-08-21T01:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Long live Go-Go long live DC. 🩷 The Trump administration has been terrorizing communities in this ward and on this block but today @LongLiveGoGo reclaimed the space. This is our home and were not going to back down"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1958692057473536392)  2025-08-22T00:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Happy first day of school DCPS Im inspired by the way ANCs teachers and our neighbors have been organizing to keep an eye out for our community as the school year starts AND it shouldnt fall on us to keep each other safe. We need our local government to step up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1959982253171437620)  2025-08-25T14:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The occupation makes us all less safe whether youre in DC or not. Its destroying lives ripping families apart and increasing violence. Praising it in any way is a betrayal especially as neighbors desperately try to protect each other in the absence of government support"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1960793934302462325)  2025-08-27T19:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Workers make DC run not Trump and not billionaires. Los trabajadores son los que de verdad representan Washington D. C. no Trump ni los multimillonarios. Solidarity forever and free DC ✊🏾"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1961220898582589453)  2025-08-29T00:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"From yesterdays march. Well be out here every day until this occupation is over. Marching in the streets keeping an eye out for our neighbors and making sure ICE and the feds terrorizing our communities feel the full shame of their actions. This is our city. We keep us safe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1962209362664956163)  2025-08-31T17:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Happy #LaborDay ✊🏾 Workers built DC. As the Ward [--] Councilmember Ill always fight for workers against billionaires and bad bosses from ensuring DC is a model employer to making sure public dollars only go to good employers to bringing oversight to DC's existing laws"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1962508184599376306)  2025-09-01T13:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The cause of labor is the hope of the world Throughout history weve seen labor defeat billionaires bad bosses and oligarchs to guarantee rights for all of us. The current occupation in DC is another moment showing that we need the power of organized labor to defeat fascism"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1962570664063213649)  2025-09-01T17:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"There are two choices before us: collaboration or resistance. As neighbors are brutally attacked and separated from their families because of this administration I choose resistance. Free DC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1963031555619557620)  2025-09-03T00:09Z [----] followers, 15.1K engagements


"From Malcolm X Park to Freedom Plaza thousands () of us took to the streets in scorching heat to fight back against the abductions of our neighbors and illegal military occupation of DC ✊🏾🧡 Its time to fight like hell for our home and our right to live without fear. #FreeDC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1964457613514723480)  2025-09-06T22:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I believe that we will win. So many people came together to march today. Faith congregations immigrant groups labor unions DC natives veterans college students environmental organizations nurses restaurant staff hotel employees transit workers social workers and people from all over DC. So many people came together to march today. Faith congregations immigrant groups labor unions DC natives veterans college students environmental organizations nurses restaurant staff hotel employees transit workers social workers and people from all over DC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1964468668706017524)  2025-09-06T23:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Just watched CBP and MPD harass a couple delivery drivers (thankfully no detentions). This MPD officer smiled and nodded along as agents tried to justify their actions. The police are gleefully collaborating. How does any of this keep us safe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1964704277013967214)  2025-09-07T14:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This decision is horrifying. The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to continue its mass arrests of people simply for the color of their skin. We must continue to fight this state-sponsored racial terror with everything we have. 🚨The Supreme Court today gives Trump a license to engage in racial profiling with Justice Kavanaugh writing in concurrence to expressly endorse ICE and Border Patrol targeting any Latinos they observe in Los Angeles speaking Spanish and then demanding their papers. https://t.co/oyvdWGTHZB 🚨The Supreme Court today gives Trump a license to engage in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1965173216835764721)  2025-09-08T21:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I organized for years at Marbury Plaza an apartment building dealing with terrible conditions. The OAG sued the former owner and helped win some rent relief for tenants. This House bill is meant to make our life worse. It sides with slumlords & billionaires over working people. #BreakingNews - On eve of House Committee vote to gut parts of DC Home Rule DC Atty Genl Brian Schwalb writes Congress - Substituting the will of DC voters with the whim of federal politicians is un- democratic and un-American. @wcp https://t.co/bIqk7Kj4c0 #BreakingNews - On eve of House Committee vote to gut parts of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1965762966361661700)  2025-09-10T13:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Trump administration and these Congressmembers care more about grinding DC down than about making sure people have what they need to get by. DCs [------] residents deserve the same rights as every other person in this country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1966150232963690545)  2025-09-11T14:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Better things are possible. New Mexico today DC tomorrow New Mexico is the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost universal child care. Starting Nov. 1st child care will be made available to every parent in the state regardless of income. The average annual family savings are estimated at $12000 per child. New Mexico is the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost universal child care. Starting Nov. 1st child care will be made available to every parent in the state regardless of income. The average annual family savings are estimated at $12000 per child"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1966176250264949061)  2025-09-11T16:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Our campaign had our first ever meet and greet tonight 🥳 It was great spending time with neighbors in Mount Pleasant and hearing about what they want to see in Ward [--]. Excellent dog to human ratio 👌🏾"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1966322215743361376)  2025-09-12T02:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Had a blast last night at @ArtAllNightDC in Mount Pleasant 🪩🎸🎨 This was a very needed space after a rough month for people to relax see neighbors and take in some local music & art. Ready for round [--] today on Georgia Ave and U Street - come say hi if you see us ✨"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1966917872065609935)  2025-09-13T17:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"We saw Trump back down from Chicago after state and local elected officials made it clear that they wouldn't appease him. Let's bring that energy here. Make it as difficult as possible for his secret police to terrorize our communities instead of enabling him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1967625756739244533)  2025-09-15T16:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Tomorrow the Council takes a final vote on the RENTAL Act which would gut tenant protections. Call your CMs and ask them to vote for any amendments to strengthen TOPA and protect tenants from eviction or displacement and to vote no if unamended"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1968126601687900291)  2025-09-17T01:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today the Council chose to prioritize developer profits over renters lives and found money for a billionaires stadium months after cutting funding for health care and housing vouchers. We can make it easier to live in DC. We just need the political will"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1968488415902535935)  2025-09-18T01:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Big day in Ward [--] today 🤩 🍯 Supported local vendors at the community mixer in Shanklin Hall 🎶 Enjoyed music food face painting and more at Columbia Heights Day (one the best days of the year ☺) 🚇 Dreamed of a better transit future at the Mount Pleasant Transit Party"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1969884155568853201)  2025-09-21T21:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"As Rosh Hashanah begins tonight we want to wish a happy new year to our Jewish friends and neighbors I hope you have a sweet and happy start to [----] 🍎🍯"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1970222905557430671)  2025-09-22T20:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ok hear me out ✋🏾🤚🏾 We could avoid all this confusion by simply making TOPA a universal right again. Stop putting the profits of corporate developers and landlords over keeping people in DC. I hear there was a bit of an oopsie as the Council passed the RENTAL Act: Anita Bonds meant to exempt 2-4 unit buildings from TOPA *in addition to* single family homes. Instead her amendment *only* applied to 2-4 unit bldgs and reversed the [----] law exempting sfh from TOPA. https://t.co/rjcL6tRTO0 I hear there was a bit of an oopsie as the Council passed the RENTAL Act: Anita Bonds meant to exempt 2-4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1970598324077310402)  2025-09-23T21:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The fight for a more affordable city is gonna take all of us. 🔥 Thank you to everyone who came out for our first ever volunteer meetup at Sonnys Pizza 💜🩷🧡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1970668222589608215)  2025-09-24T01:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"As private security companies bring in record profits their employees who risk their lives every day deserve record wages. Solidarity with the security officers organized with @32BJSEIU in their fight for a new contract ✊🏾"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1970964637278777459)  2025-09-24T21:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Councilmember Nadeau has been a consistent progressive voice on the Council. Grateful for her years of leadership as we continue the fight to make it easier and more affordable to live in Ward [--] and to live freely without fear. NEWS: @BrianneKNadeau says she will *not* be running for re-election to the Ward [--] seat on the D.C. Council setting the stage for what is already looking to be a crowded and competitive race. https://t.co/piTMkJNpDh NEWS: @BrianneKNadeau says she will *not* be running for re-election to the Ward [--] seat on the D.C. Council setting the stage for what is already looking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1971192053901164842)  2025-09-25T12:36Z [----] followers, 15.7K engagements


"Workers built DC and they make this city run. Today were proud to announce that [--] major unions representing workers in food service and hospitality public transit and DC government have endorsed our campaign: @UHLocal25 @unitehere23 @ATULocal689 and @AFGE2725_NEWS ✊🏽🥳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1971211943085211667)  2025-09-25T13:55Z [----] followers, 14.3K engagements


".@UHLocal25 members are the heart of DCs hospitality industry. They're on the front lines welcoming tourists to our home they create the experiences at hotels and restaurants that power our local economy and they help make DC such a vibrant place to visit and live"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1971211947287965974)  2025-09-25T13:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


".@ATULocal689 members move our region as bus and train operators mechanics station managers and more. Their labor makes it possible for people to go to work get back home after a long day or travel across the region for fun"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1971211952073625773)  2025-09-25T13:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


".@unitehere23 members are our concession and hospitality workers. If you've gotten food at the airport if you've been to a Nats or Caps game or if you've gotten food at the cafeteria on the Hill you have Local [--] members to thank"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1971211959589838857)  2025-09-25T13:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Nos enorgullece anunciar el apoyo de [--] sindicatos de DC: @UHLocal25 @unitehere23 @ATULocal689 y @AFGE2725_NEWS ✊🏽🥳 Representan a los trabajadores de servicio de comidas hoteleros transportistas y municipales quienes construyeron DC y hacen que esta ciudad funcione"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1971214400251101527)  2025-09-25T14:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"This is horrifying and never should have happened. We need to hold bad landlords accountable and fight for dignified housing for all. https://www.fox5dc.com/news/elevator-rescue-woman-arm-stuck-critically-injured-adams-morgan https://www.fox5dc.com/news/elevator-rescue-woman-arm-stuck-critically-injured-adams-morgan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1972075302991081875)  2025-09-27T23:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🗣🗣🗣 THE BUS This week is the #WeekWithoutDriving 🚴🏾♀🚇🚃 We can make transit fast free and the easiest option for everyone in DC. Weeks like this help us get there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1973151585900638271)  2025-09-30T22:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A government that abandons its people is already shut down. Thank you to federal workers for your service and Congressional Democrats for holding the line. Show your solidarity with our federal workers during the shutdown by contributing to this fund: https://www.communityservicesagency.org/federal-worker-solidarity https://www.communityservicesagency.org/federal-worker-solidarity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1973496888839250390)  2025-10-01T21:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Wishing an easy fast and meaningful Yom Kippur to all who observe. In a time of deep injustice and unrest may this day bring restoration reflection and resolve. May the year ahead be one of liberation healing and collective care. Gmar chatima tovah"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1973513360009486695)  2025-10-01T22:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The Mayors office explicitly confirms what weve seen on the ground: MPD continue to be collaborators. This is absolutely unacceptable and we have the local power to stop this. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/us/politics/washington-dc-ice.htmlsmid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/us/politics/washington-dc-ice.htmlsmid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1973549524280025468)  2025-10-02T00:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Tonight is our campaigns first fundraising deadline and were still $1000 away from our goal. Each dollar donated is another voter we can reach through (union-printed 🫡) canvassing literature yard signs stickers and more. Donate up to $50: http://aparnafordc.com/donate http://aparnafordc.com/donate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1976263520858579293)  2025-10-09T12:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What a night ✨ First we stopped by the @dclatinocaucus mixer at La Cosecha to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Then we had a house party in Mount Pleasant to meet neighbors and hear what they hope to see from a councilmember. Thank you Irene Caleb and Rami for hosting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1976465914565710272)  2025-10-10T01:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"AFGE Local [----] members keep DC running. Their members are in DCs Department of Health and other vital agencies ensuring that DC residents receive necessary city services. Were so proud and grateful to have their support for our campaign"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1978093873575375028)  2025-10-14T13:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"We've seen a relentless number of kidnappings in Ward [--] and despite the end of the 30-day period MPD continues to collaborate with ICE. Solidarity with these organizers holding the Mayor to account. ✊🏾 We deserve more from our elected leaders. At the Mayor's Ward [--] event where several people interrupting to protest ICE actions are being escorted out. https://t.co/D3xjq3YUly At the Mayor's Ward [--] event where several people interrupting to protest ICE actions are being escorted out. https://t.co/D3xjq3YUly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1979167457274171476)  2025-10-17T12:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Trump has sent masked agents into our communities abducted our neighbors violated home rule and is threatening to do away with elections all together. Tens of thousands of us came together to say: No crowns. No thrones. No kings. Free DC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1979614974655021323)  2025-10-18T18:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"📣 Housing is a human right So grateful to everyone who came out yesterday to talk about the rising cost of rent conditions issues and how we can keep people in their homes. We will make Ward [--] a place every residenthas access to dignified affordable housing. 🏘"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1979917721086165095)  2025-10-19T14:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Two great events today ✨ We spent the morning at a brunch meet & greet with neighbors at Park Triangle and then stopped by a block party on Otis. Lots of good convos about housing affordability free childcare helping small businesses and more. A beautiful fall day 🍁🥯"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1980062861297590696)  2025-10-20T00:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Happy Deepavali 🪔 The story of light winning over darkness is one that resonates deeply and provides comfort right now. Yesterday I was so happy to join a celebration with families across DC with food arts & crafts and some dancing 💜🩷🧡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1980278842863370632)  2025-10-20T14:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"AMAZING Solidarity with the workers here organizing to get the dignity & respect they deserve. I can't wait to go to some union venues in Ward [--] 😊 NEWS Staffers at @930club @theanthemdc @theatlantis_dc @thelincolndc just delivered a petition to management demanding a fair process to unionize. Follow us @ItsMyUnion and @iatselocal22 @uniteherelocal25 to stay in the know. More to come soon https://t.co/1exjefUQWS NEWS Staffers at @930club @theanthemdc @theatlantis_dc @thelincolndc just delivered a petition to management demanding a fair process to unionize. Follow us @ItsMyUnion and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1980438093330280460)  2025-10-21T00:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"If we want to preserve cultural hubs like Scooby Doo maintain affordable housing and keep people from getting displaced we need to guarantee TOPA rights & eviction protections. I hope the Council adopts @CMLewisGeorgeW4's amendment to the RENTAL Act. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/10/20/scooby-doo-house-topa-law-dc-tenant-rights/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/10/20/scooby-doo-house-topa-law-dc-tenant-rights/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1980657380783452198)  2025-10-21T15:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Council needs to find permanent secure funding for the Pay Equity Fund. This uncertainty and constant looming threat of pay cuts are no way to live. We need to do right by the early childhood educators who are caring for and setting the next generation up for success. The Pay Equity Fund has boosted wages for thousands of early educators and made child care more accessible but unfortunately this year @MayorBowser and the @councilofdc severely underfunded early childhood education which will result in pay cuts for educators. While today's https://t.co/cJboS6laCN The Pay Equity Fund has"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1980759040113135936)  2025-10-21T22:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Last night we had a labor-focused house party 💕 Working people make DC run not billionaires not corporations and not the Trump administration. As a union member I will always fight for workers right to organize for protections on the job and for fair pay & benefits. ✊🏾"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1981456013690884277)  2025-10-23T20:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Had a great time chatting with Champlain Courts tonight ✌🏾🎃❤ Co-ops are a huge part of how we maintain affordable housing and make it possible for long term residents to stay in the District"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1981531207780229296)  2025-10-24T01:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Thank you to everyone who came out for our FIRST CANVASS EVER 🚪 Such a beautiful spooky fall day to talk to voters about how our campaign will fight to lower the cost of living and defend DC and to hear from people about what they want to see in Ward [--]. ✊🏾🍂💀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1982584022690894085)  2025-10-26T23:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"It is shameful that we have to constantly defend our communities from not just ICE but from our own mayor. We deserve leaders who will fight for us not give us up. Interesting tidbit: Despite the D.C. Council rejecting @MayorBowser's attempt to repeal the city's sanctuary city law (which limits local cooperation on federal immigration enforcement) over the summer she pitched the idea to lawmakers again last month. Interesting tidbit: Despite the D.C. Council rejecting @MayorBowser's attempt to repeal the city's sanctuary city law (which limits local cooperation on federal immigration"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1983259525042835543)  2025-10-28T19:48Z [----] followers, 11.8K engagements


"Today I testified at the Public Works & Operations Committee's Roundtable on potential human rights violations with MPDs collaboration with ICE. We need our leaders to hold MPD to account and to be on the ground supporting immigrants. Here is my full testimony"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1983712225312567355)  2025-10-30T01:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Last night in Mount Pleasant. 🐼 Hope everyone had a happy and safe Halloween 🎃👻"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1984682597784699139)  2025-11-01T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Imagine if we had real third spaces for kids and provided people with food & housing & dignity. Instead of just pushing kids into smaller and smaller spaces and trying to ignore the real causes behind this. We can be serious about safety or we can stick our head in the sand. Today again Im calling on the Council to pass the Juvenile Curfew Emergency bill I am moving on Tuesday after a large gathering last night in Navy Yard which became violent leading to hundreds of officers dispersing the crowd and five arrests made. Had MPD had the tool to Today again Im calling on the Council to pass the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1984763235967365283)  2025-11-01T23:23Z [----] followers, 14.2K engagements


"With minimum wage too low parents have to work [--] or [--] jobs. Rec centers are understaffed and schools are in disrepair. Council strips tenant protections that give families stable housing. Its easier to blame individuals than reckon with how our system fails parents & children"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1985038913816166440)  2025-11-02T17:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What a huge joy to be able to canvass for friend and fellow DSA member @Frankie4GB this last weekend Actually defeating fascism billionaires and corporations will require a movement of candidates willing to fight for every day people. Crossing my fingers for tonight 🤞🏾"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1985723094850302236)  2025-11-04T14:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"And throwing it back to other canvasses in the past year(ish) in honor of Election Day ☺ Sometimes we get set back sometimes there are rapid leaps forward but eventually we will win the world we deserve. What a huge joy to be able to canvass for friend and fellow DSA member @Frankie4GB this last weekend Actually defeating fascism billionaires and corporations will require a movement of candidates willing to fight for every day people. Crossing my fingers for tonight 🤞🏾 https://t.co/SuPeSQkM40 What a huge joy to be able to canvass for friend and fellow DSA member @Frankie4GB this last"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1985739845184974905)  2025-11-04T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Better things are not just possible they are within reach. If were willing to organize and fight for them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1985928565863416135)  2025-11-05T04:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Across the country (and in NYC) working class champions are proving that its not just possible but that its necessary to fight for people over profit. Now lets bring that fight to DC: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aparnafordc https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aparnafordc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1986105072040727017)  2025-11-05T16:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"So many great conversations and so much fun at our childcare & coffee meetup 🌈🍂🫧 The average cost of childcare in DC is $22000 / year per child. If we want to keep families in DC we need free childcare for every family and better pay for childcare workers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1987314259571638670)  2025-11-09T00:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Health care costs will skyrocket people will lose coverage and the transfer of wealth from the poor to the ultrarich will continue. DC has faced the brunt of the shutdown but federal workers are still resolute in calling on Dems to hold the line. Where is our fight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1987868882464395457)  2025-11-10T13:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Honored to join @afroamcivilwar this #VeteransDay morning to read the names of Black soldiers who fought for liberation. We honor all veterans and their legacy as we continue to organize for a country where housing healthcare and safety are rights not privileges"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1988325291060777202)  2025-11-11T19:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"La gente se est viendo obligada a irse de DC. El costo de vida es demasiado alto y Trump est librando un ataque frontal contra DC. Debera ser ms fcil construir una vida aqu. Por eso me present para el Concejo de Washington DC por la Zona [--]. http://aparnafordc.com/contribuir http://aparnafordc.com/contribuir"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1955231658673615125)  2025-08-12T11:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Thanks @730_DC for the talking to the campaign Read more about why I'm running how I started organizing and how District Delicious informs the way I think about the platform of elected office: https://medium.com/seventhirty-dc/exclusive-q-a-with-aparna-raj-the-newest-candidate-for-ward-1-councilmember-7a8c62251266 https://medium.com/seventhirty-dc/exclusive-q-a-with-aparna-raj-the-newest-candidate-for-ward-1-councilmember-7a8c62251266"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1955624504560071094)  2025-08-13T13:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🥁🥁🥁. WOW Todava estoy impresionado por lo que pas ayer. Gracias a cada una de las 💜844🩷 personas que donaron ayer y demostraron que creen en esta campaa. Ayer superamos todos nuestros objetivos de recaudacin de fondos 💥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1955707308991721743)  2025-08-13T19:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This is great to see from @DCAttorneyGen. The Trump administration is testing how far they can go with their authoritarian power grab. We need to push back however we can and fight for a free DC. We are suing to block the federal government takeover of DC police. By illegally declaring a takeover of MPD the Administration is abusing its temporary limited authority under the law. This is the gravest threat to Home Rule DC has ever faced and we are fighting to stop it. We are suing to block the federal government takeover of DC police. By illegally declaring a takeover of MPD the Administration"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1956361861332394077)  2025-08-15T14:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"DC is for everyone. ❤"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1956522723666006161)  2025-08-16T01:05Z [----] followers, 11K engagements


"Absolutely blown away by the energy you all brought to our launch tonight This is DC at its bestorganizers tenants & working families coming together because we believe in building a better world. Im so honored to have your support and I cant wait to fight with you ✊🏽💜🧡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1957985895782797617)  2025-08-20T01:59Z [----] followers, 36.3K engagements


"Looking out at this crowd of 200+ people last night it felt hard to believe we launched this campaign just one week ago. It means so much to me that so many of you took time out of your day to celebrate with us donate to our campaign & sign up to volunteer. Thank you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1958241866551534049)  2025-08-20T18:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"From Fridays prayer vigil and yesterdays rally. Authoritarianism is here and it wont go away unless we keep pushing back. The fight for a truly free DC may take a while but we will be out here until it does"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1959649919066615818)  2025-08-24T16:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Occupation is a crime WASHINGTON (AP) Trumps use of National Guard during Los Angeles immigration protests is illegal a judge rules. WASHINGTON (AP) Trumps use of National Guard during Los Angeles immigration protests is illegal a judge rules"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1962890709305872560)  2025-09-02T14:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This is what leadership looks like 👏🏾 As people in DC fight to protect each other free ourselves from military occupation and prevent this from happening elsewhere we need electeds who will have our back. Thank you @DCAttorneyGen NEW: We are suing to block the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to DC. Armed soldiers should not be policing American citizens on American soil. The forced military occupation of the District of Columbia violates our local autonomy and basic freedoms. It must end. NEW: We are suing to block the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to DC. Armed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1963656550997966970)  2025-09-04T17:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The fight against billionaires and corporate greed is the fight for immigrant justice and the fight for a free DC and a free Palestine. This town hall was such a great reminder of how many brilliant organizers across the District are fighting for a more just world. We will win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1963777085530611745)  2025-09-05T01:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Last night I joined @stonewalldems51 and @ward2dems for Scoops & Sparkles 🥂🍦 Thank you for organizing a space where we could relax but also recommit to fighting for a city where every queer and trans person can thrive (conveniently just across the street from Ward [--] :))"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1966246900832809068)  2025-09-11T21:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"TODAY: In the face of rising authoritarianism and attacks on DC autonomy I'm excited to share our campaigns Stand Up for DC platform to: End the Occupation and Protect Immigrants Support Federal Workers Fight for DC Autonomy Fight Back Against Cuts to Critical Services"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1968711222368354808)  2025-09-18T16:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


".@AFGE2725_NEWS members power this city. They staff some of our most important local government agencies working tirelessly to meet residents basic needs and improve services around housing health care education and more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1971211956070830383)  2025-09-25T13:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The stories that have been coming out of Chicago are terrible. Solidarity and strength from DC ✊🏾 as the president terrorizes our cities and tries to grind us down we must stay united and keep resisting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1974938530049839236)  2025-10-05T20:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Workers are the backbone of DC. But for too long it's been a struggle to get by and now labor is under attack. DC for Workers by Workers is our new policy platform to strengthen workers' rights support unions raise the wage increase benefits and keep bad actors in check"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1975201558351769647)  2025-10-06T14:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today we commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day and honor the histories and resilience of the Nacotchtank Piscataway and Pamunkey peoples who were the original inhabitants of present-day DC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1977735967810179406)  2025-10-13T13:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🍻 Cheers to another great meet & greet hosted by supporter Joe at Aslin just over the Ward [--] border (also a union spot :)) Thank you to everyone who came out tonight and chatted donated and signed up - only together can we win a better DC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1978638465760633063)  2025-10-16T01:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"As a proud product of public schools I believe deeply in the value of our public education system. Today I am proud to announce my new policy platform Good Schools for All. 📚"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1981359898089628089)  2025-10-23T13:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Our first 1000+ door day of the campaign 🚪🍂 Thank you to everyone who came out to canvass in Columbia Heights We will win a DC and a Ward [--] that works for the people not for billionaires or developers. Door by door. Voter by voter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1987682255750283636)  2025-11-10T00:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"People are being forced out of DC. The cost of living is too high and Trump is waging an all-out assault on the District. It should be easier and more affordable to build a life here. That's why Im running for DC Council in Ward [--]. Join us: http://aparnafordc.com/donate http://aparnafordc.com/donate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1955231379647533502)  2025-08-12T11:34Z [----] followers, 239.7K engagements


"This is horrific. You know what makes people unsafe The feeling that at any point they could be abducted by men on a power trip. ICE DHS the National Guard and MPD are in unmarked cars without badges pulling people out of their cars and taking them away on 14th and W https://t.co/i3i36hecAy ICE DHS the National Guard and MPD are in unmarked cars without badges pulling people out of their cars and taking them away on 14th and W https://t.co/i3i36hecAy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1955825738319327490)  2025-08-14T02:56Z [----] followers, 87.1K engagements


"DC is supposed to be a sanctuary city. Last night we saw what it looks like when these agencies violate that and decide to terrorize our community instead. This is not about safety its about creating fear. Everyone is welcome here. Its on us to keep each other safe. BREAKING: DC Police Chief issues new executive orders allowing police to notify ICE about subjects not in custody including during traffic stops and to help ICE in the transportation of detained suspects. @nbcwashington https://t.co/wXfYlfp6Yv BREAKING: DC Police Chief issues new executive orders allowing police to notify ICE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1956049430911574487)  2025-08-14T17:45Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements


"This is shameful. Just shameful. People in DC are terrified. Theyre being abducted off the street theyre afraid to go to work or take their kids to school theyre getting detained for just trying to survive. What an utter lack of leadership from the Mayor. As DC deals with a federal take over of police and increases its cooperation with ICE and clearing homeless encampments multiple sources tell @nbcwashington @MayorBowser has left town for Marthas Vineyard As DC deals with a federal take over of police and increases its cooperation with ICE and clearing homeless encampments multiple sources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/aparnafordc/status/1956063025514869173)  2025-08-14T18:39Z [----] followers, 19.1K engagements

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