United States Senator (Shadow) for the District of Columbia. Working for #DCStatehood and political equality for all Americans.https://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mtosswzp3s2hHonoring Hayden Panettiere on what would have been her 37th Birthday. She signed it on her last visit to the Wilson Building, (DC’s Seat of Government).22 Aug 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtosswzp3s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mtawogkrec2jI’m devastated by the news about Hayden Panettiere. Gone way too soon, she was a special person who, when she could, used her platform for causes she believed in.17 Aug 2026 05:08 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtawogkrec2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mplzoq5nbc26The #July4th Holiday belongs to all Americans! Don’t let the Trump sh*t-show downtown distract you from a real community based celebration. Enjoy the 60th Annual #PalisadesParade and celebrate with your fellow disenfranchised #DC citizens.01 Jul 2026 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplzoq5nbc26https://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mo25smneuc25This is the kind of bullshit we have to put up with because we are not a state. [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Jun 2026 21:21 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo25smneuc25https://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mnk6fodvo22d#Trump’s abuse of #DC is discussed in one of the premiere newspapers, from #Spain, #ElPais. I believe that international attention and pressure are an important part of the #DCStatehood Movement, and I appreciate the attention of journalists from around the world. https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-06-01/trump-mayor-and-emperor-of-washington.html?ssm=bsky_CC05 Jun 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnk6fodvo22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mmfmerdnnc24Thank You @warnock.senate.gov for your strong and principled support for #DCStatehood.21 May 2026 23:50 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfmerdnnc24https://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mlsxpvjuqc2sA short summary of stupidity from the Moron in Chief… https://youtube.com/shorts/Gax4YuUJE0k?si=fxKsJPCh_hwWKAqz14 May 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsxpvjuqc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3ml2z4oqtsk23Happy #StarWarsDay! #Maythe4th Be with you!05 May 2026 01:14 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2z4oqtsk23https://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mkynbhpyx222From Today’s #NYPost - More on that now famous photo from the #WHCD. https://nypost.com/2026/05/02/us-news/the-jarring-photo-that-captured-rattled-dinner-guests-sheltering-and-fearing-reprise-of-kennedy-curse/04 May 2026 02:37 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkynbhpyx222https://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mko2zjz6pk2tMy interview with Irish journalists on @newstalkfm.bsky.social on #DCStatehood and the #WHCD incident. link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGsR4wqkwNuP https://link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGsR4wqkwNuP29 Apr 2026 21:44 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mko2zjz6pk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mkkq5wijhk2cCNN on how my daughter texted me tips to survive a shooter while at #WHCD. So many children have experienced gun violence, that we now train kids for it. It’s awful. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/27/politics/live-news/correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect-court?post-id=cmoh5ywt300003b6skazu4cte28 Apr 2026 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkq5wijhk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mfibt2qluc2sThe rain may have dampened the participants, but not the spirit of the crowds who came out today to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year’s parade and celebration in DC’s Chinatown. #YearOfTheHorse22 Feb 2026 23:23 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfibt2qluc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mf2jvwnfus2pSending love and hugs to the family of Reverend Jessie Jackson Sr. My predecessor in office, and famed Civil Rights leader passed away today at age 84. Rest in Power!17 Feb 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2jvwnfus2phttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mem33nmwe22tIt’s happening again, and with disastrous consequences for DC Taxpayers. Call these Senators and tell them to vote No on #SJRes102 and let DC govern itself.11 Feb 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mem33nmwe22thttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mdm53hf6us2dTonight it’s a discussion and book signing with @joshshapiropa.bsky.social and @warnock.senate.gov here at #SixthandI but I can’t help but see a possible dream ticket for @democrats.org in 2028.30 Jan 2026 01:19 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdm53hf6us2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mdbkxlhc722yI have had the inspiring honor to serve with the legendary @EleanorNorton.bsky.social during her amazing career in the US House of Representatives. Her impressive legacy of service to the people of #WashingtonDC and her many accomplishments in support of #DCStatehood will inspire all #Americans.25 Jan 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdbkxlhc722yhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3md6spfqfms2dThe clear and continuous #abuseofpower by #ICE is making no one safe, but instead creating danger in #American communities like #DC and #Minneapolis. Having learned nothing from the killing of #ReneeGood, we are traumatized by more horrific video of another killing today. Get ICE out of Minnesota!24 Jan 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3md6spfqfms2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mcs3tfq2js24Getting ready for the #DC #MLKDay #Parade19 Jan 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcs3tfq2js24https://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3mbaeuogux22dhttps://x.com/kentboesedc/status/2006024757137879521?s=1230 Dec 2025 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbaeuogux22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3m7xmcgftms2whttps://x.com/whatthehillshow/status/1999556642719842763?s=1214 Dec 2025 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7xmcgftms2whttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3m6kwuo65hs22My thoughts are with the National Guard members wounded in this horrific shooting. I’m grateful for the quick response of law enforcement officers and the first responders who swiftly apprehended the suspect, who is now in custody. Gun violence has no place in our community.26 Nov 2025 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6kwuo65hs22https://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3m5s6ujymms2zhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DRIvXeCDNGI/?igsh=OXk2ZWdjNHV1bndo17 Nov 2025 02:35 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5s6ujymms2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3lyl4uvyhwk2nJust as the phony #Trump so called “emergency” ends - here comes a #Republican controlled #House Committee voted to advance 14 separate bills, most of which will erode #DC Autonomy and #Self-Determination.11 Sep 2025 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyl4uvyhwk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3lxadxj5q5c2sFrom @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy on #DCStatehood. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dc-statehood-debate-intensifies-trump-flexes-authority-over-local-police25 Aug 2025 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxadxj5q5c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3lwjso3msmk2uClip from @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social this morning… https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend/watch/-no-representation-and-an-occupation-dc-shadow-senator-on-trump-trying-to-tighten-grip-on-dc-24514259771216 Aug 2025 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:o7u755n6uafq77nfrt7tekvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwjso3msmk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulstrauss.bsky.social/post/3lwjkfrhflc2sThanks! 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