EMERGENCY BULLETIN This is for DC area people: Curfew has been declared at 6pm. If you need assistance with funds to get home safely, drop links in here. Other resources for DC area people are welcomed here.
This is not for doomposting or rage at inaction, much as I engage in that otherwise.
Other news should be kept to their respective plurks.
As far as news goes on their respective posts, I will quote Fight for the Future:
If sharing news: check the bio of the person posting before you retweet to see if they are from a reputable institution.
A dire situation is happening online as well as IRL. Be a part of spreading accurate information. 
can i replurk?
Absolutely. That's what it's for.
On standby for anyone who needs help covering transit out
Also available to offer funds for safe transportation!
Same. Absolutely willing to help fund your safety.
Same. Please be safe, everyone.
same, stay safe everyone
Stay safe everyone
Please please please stay safe everyone
In case it's useful for anyone trying to get rides out of downtown, MPDC has a road closure map
we're not far outside the edges of that and the roads look pretty clear, but something to keep in mind when planning an exit
stay safe
also for planning purposes, metro services are closing early, both bus and rail
after curfew, but just as an fyi
wow, this is just crazy. be safe out there as much as you can!
I'm willing to donate funds if needed
If anyone needs funds, please PP me, and I'll get you enough to get home. Be safe and take care.
stay safe and aware everyone