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Aparna Raj

@aparnafordc.bsky.social

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Running for DC Council, Ward 1 ☝🏾 Union member, tenant organizer, Democratic Socialist. 🌹

A better world is possible! ☀️ aparnafordc.com
Donate today: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aparnafordc

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@aparnafordc.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 2:27 PM

Elige a tu luchador: ¡edición Semana sin Carro! 🥊 Esta semana es una oportunidad para identificar formas de mejorar los horarios de los autobuses, conectar las ciclovías, reparar las aceras y mucho más. ¡Hagamos que sea más fácil, más rápido y más seguro desplazarnos por DC!

Usuario de autobús:
Puedes consultar las indicaciones durante el trayecto
Cuenta con una red que abarca todo DC
Es como una lata de sardinas en hora pico
A veces hay que gritar “¡puerta trasera!”
¡Apoyamos a ATU Local 689!
Ciclista:
No hay que esperar
Requiere bastante confianza
Complicado si no tienes buen sentido de orientación
Una infraestructura de ciclovías protegidas en expansión, pero aún incompleta
Se necesita un caso
La forma más directa de desplazarse
Usuario de metro:
No tienes que esperar en el tráfico: ¡RÁPIDO!
Puedes hacer ejercicio subiendo las escaleras mecánicas de la estación
Es difícil encontrar algo a lo que agarrarte en hora pico si eres bajito
¡Apoyamos a ATU Local 689!
Peatón: 
La opción más económica (gratis)
También puede llevar un cartel de protesta
Ideal para practicar la atención plena o para conocer DC de manera diferente
Lleva mucho más tiempo que cualquier otra opción
@aparnafordc.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 2:27 PM

Bus Rider:
Can look at directions on the ride
Has a network all across DC
Sardine can during rush hour
Sometimes have to shout “back door!”
Supporting ATU Local 689!
Biker:
No wait times required
Requires a decent amount of confidence
Tough if you’re bad at directions
Growing but not yet complete protected bike lane infrastructure
Need a helmet
The most direct way to get around
Graphic 3:
Metro Rider:
Don’t have to wait in traffic - FAST!
Can get a workout walking up some station escalators
Tough to find something to hang on to during rush hour if you’re short
Supporting ATU Local 689!
Pedestrian:
The most affordable (free) option
Can also carry a protest sign
Good for mindfulness or getting to see DC in a different way
Takes way longer than any other option
@aparnafordc.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 2:27 PM

Choose Your Fighter: Week Without Driving edition! 🥊 This week is a chance to note ways to improve bus times, bike lane connectivity, sidewalk repairs, and more. Whether you ride transit, bike, or are a pedestrian, let's make it easier, faster, and safer to move around DC!

@aparnafordc.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 1:54 PM

**As we have not yet won the general election, there is no official transition or hiring process, and this form does not guarantee a job in the office or moving forward in a hiring process. After November 3rd, if we win, our team may reach out to speak more with you about your skills and experience.

@aparnafordc.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 1:54 PM

Interested in working in the Ward 1 DC Council office?

While right now, we're focused on the general election, we're also gauging interest from people dedicated to fighting for a better Ward 1 in the Council office if we win.

Share your interest by November 8 here: airtable.com/app5UvQUZgEw...

Graphic that reads "Want to work with us? (If we win the general election in November" -- Share your interest by November 8th"
@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 11:08 PM

Just three town halls left this fall! Governing for all of us will take all of us.

Our next stop is in Columbia Heights- see more information and RSVP to any of our town halls here:

www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/

@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 11:05 PM

People turned OUT for last night’s Ward One for All town hall for Park View & Pleasant Plains at Hook Hall (& feat. SBOE Ward 1 rep Ben Williams)! There was lots of energy around expanding tenant protections, renovating the Park View Rec Center, ending MPD collaboration with ICE, and more 💥

Photo of Aparna shaking hands with and speaking to some seniors attending the Hook Hall event Photo of a crowd of 50-60 people at Hook Hall with some raising their hands Photo of SBOE rep Ben Williams speaking into a microphone on stage at Hook HallPhoto of Aparna on stage speaking into a microphone at hook hall with tables of attendees listening
@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 11:06 PM

One year after the occupation started, and it’s dangerously escalating.

A surge of armed troops and a helicopter at a school don’t make families feel safe, they just serve to intimidate and keep people living in fear.
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@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 12:29 PM

The power of a union! ✊🏾

This is so cool for the Spirit & NWSL and shows how organized workers can bargain for working conditions that meet their needs. As Councilmember, I'll fight to support both new families and workers' ability to form a union.
www.washingtonsun.com/sports/spiri...

@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 1:16 AM

Let’s elect another DC statehood supporter to Congress:

secure.actblue.com/donate/aes-w...

@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 1:13 AM

“Politics isn’t about just doing what’s popular, it’s about making what’s right popular.”

@abdulelsayed.bsky.social’s 2018 campaign inspired me in ways I didn’t even realize at the time. I can’t wait to have him in the Senate!

Photo of Aparna and Abdul smiling at the camera at metrobar Photo of Saul and Abdul speaking at metrobar and pointing at someone Photo of Stu, Jamaal Bowman, and Aparna Photo of Aparna talking to people at metrobar
@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 5:57 PM

We’re visiting four more neighborhoods this fall- come on out and help us shape our next government!

www.mobilize.us/aparnafordc/...

@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 5:46 PM

Last night, we met with neighbors from U Street, LeDroit Park, and Shaw to hear their priorities around housing, economic development, government services, and more. Thank you to everyone who came out to share your ideas for a Ward 1 for All! 💭💛

Photo of two emcees standing at a podium that reads “Aparna for DC” and speaking into microphones Photo of Aparna and an audience member standing in a room full of people and holding mics to speak Photo of Aparna and an attendee smiling and talking to each other Photo of an attendee writing something down next to a board that reads “housing” with different sticky notes
@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 13, 2026, 10:30 PM

All across the Ward this weekend with Art All Night in Mount Pleasant, U Street, and Shaw, and then Adams Morgan Day! ✨🎨 Art is joyful, but it’s also political and we’re so lucky to have so many incredible artists in Ward 1 and DC.

@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 11:32 AM

Between the closure of MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s postpartum unit, and cuts at Unity Health Care, private health companies prioritizing their profits over patients puts us all at risk.

Joined @nationalnurses.bsky.social, @dcjwj.bsky.social, and community members last night to push back.

Photo of a group of about 100 people in a church holding up fists and smiling at the camera, with a banner in front that says “RNs: Strong Unions, Protect Our Patients”
@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 9, 2026, 4:14 PM

Thousands of people in the DC area would be affected if TPS for El Salvador expires. I'm glad it's in tact for now, but this constant instability is another part of the cruelty this administration has inflicted on immigrants who have built their lives here and are undoubtedly part of our community.

@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 9, 2026, 12:31 AM

¡Empieza el otoño con nosotros! 🏈

Es temporada de fútbol americano, y el partido inaugural se juega entre los Commanders y mi equipo favorito desde que crecí en PA: los Philadelphia Eagles (🫣).

¡Acompáñanos a ver el partido en Midlands este domingo!

www.mobilize.us/dashboard/ap...

Eagles vs Commanders; Fiesta para ver el partido del fin de semana inaugural; Midlands Beer Garden; El domingo, 13 de septiembre; 4:30 PM-7:30PM
@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 9, 2026, 12:31 AM

Kick off fall with us! 🏈

It’s football season, and opening weekend is a matchup between the Washington Commanders and divisional rival, and my favorite team from growing up in PA, the Philadelphia Eagles (🫣).

Join us for a watch party at Midlands on Sunday!

www.mobilize.us/dashboard/ap...

Eagles vs Commanders; Opening weekend watch party; Midlands Beer Garden, Sunday, September 13 from 4:30pm-7:30pm
@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 7, 2026, 5:19 PM

Happy Labor Day! ✊🏾 A more affordable DC means giving workers more power. Today, I joined @DCLabor at the Greenbelt Labor Day parade and Friday I joined a seminar about how local government can partner with worker orgs and unions to co-enforce labor law.

Photo of Aparna and 6 other speakers smiling in front of a Georgetown Law bannerPhoto of Aparna and Metro Washington Council leadership marching together and smiling Photo of the IUPAT group with their banner and signs Photo of the full group of labor attendees with banners and signs for the Metro Washington Labor Council, ATU, and IUPAT
@aparnafordc.bsky.socialSep 3, 2026, 6:02 PM

We often talk about what our government should be, but with @janeese4dc.bsky.social as our next mayor, we can dream about what our government could be. 💜 Last night’s @janeese4dc.bsky.social Ward 1 listening session brought neighbors together around housing, good jobs, childcare and more!

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