"A secret lair comes in really handy too when you need somewhere to take an in-meeting vape break while some nerd drones on about something stupid like ethics, civil rights or affordable housing."

My taxes kill children. My taxes detain people without human rights or human dignity or access to medical care. I am complicit in the harm my country is doing. None of us are innocent.

Applications are due at 11:59pm tonight!

My letter to the editor about the importance of funding right to counsel for renters facing eviction was published by The Seattle Times!

If you live in Washington state please take 20 seconds to sign in PRO for our millionaire tax bill currently going through state legislature.

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Reminder that Anne Frank did not die from Nazi guns or gas chambers, but from a concentration camp disease outbreak. (In her case, typhus)

I’m making a series of reaction videos to a webinar by the Seattle orca NIMBYs lolll here is my first one youtu.be/iWSjAmlVcJg?...

This is terrible. It is also an opportunity for certain journalists to finally speak up with a *fraction* of the courage the people of Minneapolis have shown. It is also instructive that Lemon is Black. Woe/pox etc upon white journalists who don’t freak out about this.

The thing about Catherine O’Hara is she is so hilarious and talented that I forgot she was mortal

Seattle CM Debora Juarez: "Now ICE in the 21st century is continuing this deplorable, inhumane practice. There is no longer time for performative pearl clutching and handwringing. There is no option except to fight back with our collective voices, hearts and humanity. [...]Abolish ICE. FUCK ICE."

NEW: Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who ICE agents in Minneapolis nabbed last week and shipped off to a Texas detention facility with his dad, is now in poor health, his school superintendent told me today www.huffpost.com/entry/liam-c...

"Authoritarianism feels a lot like normal, predictable life — until it doesn’t. There’s a hidden tripwire you can step on, but you often don’t realize you’ve stepped on it until you find yourself with a gun in your face." www.vox.com/future-perfe...

This lovely trans woman is setting up shop in Seattle and her books are wide open for new electrology clients! ⚡️ Despite the sassy name, she sees cis clients too, but loves to support the community. 💖 Please share, ESPECIALLY if you are in the Seattle area! www.vagaro.com/donnaandonia...

Why is it so hard for Sen. Maria Cantwell to just say something like this? Even if it's completely performative?! Goddamn I can't believe U.S. Senators get 6-year terms and we're stuck with her phoning it the F in this bad until 2030.

This is your city — that means that you belong here, you have a right to be here and to live a dignified life, whatever your background and whatever your income. wilson.seattle.gov/2026/01/02/m...

I got a little misty-eyed

MUTUAL AID ALERT: Emergency food and essential supplies collection drive for those impacted by floods in Auburn. Seeking diapers, shelf stable food, blankets, gift cards & cleaning supplies. Drop off at Othello Safeway parking lot, Seattle. Sunday, December 21, 10 am- 1 pm, 3900 Othello St.

Oh wow, CM Rob Saka has announced he will be voting AGAINST the proposed SPOG contract this afternoon. Unexpected! www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...

Hell yeah, hitting the ground running

Seattle voters overwhelmingly approved renter-led, permanently affordable social housing. The charter for Seattle Social Housing designates 7 of 13 board seats for renters. Two renter seats are currently vacant. The Commission is accepting applications through Dec. 14. Apply at tinyurl.com/SSHDapp

I think I was saying something about how people can't always tell when I'm joking and @devinsilvernail.bsky.social told me that I'm like a fine champagne: dry and bubbly. At the time, I'd been feeling like my personality was off-putting and that compliment made me feel so seen and celebrated

@ericacbarnett.bsky.social "I took a deep dive..." LOL. Every. Day. @publicola.bsky.social ... Support this hard work: publicola.com/support/

It's weird to call people in their late 30s/early 40s youthful

Personally, I'm hoping CM Hollingsworth interprets this as a call to action to throw her hat in the ring for Council President or Budget Chair. Strauss can't do both.

When I took over for Devin at Be:Seattle, Katie became one of my organizer role models too. Something I've always admired about her is that she never made things personal--it was always about outcomes.

Am I wrong in thinking Seattle DSA should have been courting Katie Wilson to join them and build power? I know that's not how endorsements *typically* work but they could have built a relationship with the future socialist mayor and grown their base significantly

I’m thankful for brave women like Lindsey Boylan in NY and Monisha Harrell in Seattle. They stood up to men in power, held them accountable, didn’t relent, and helped defeat them. All at great personal cost.

Waiting for today's ballot drop so I can get another hit of dopamine seeing Katie Wilson pull even further ahead

"Harrell will also reportedly be spending time with a recent new friend his campaign staff introduced to him today to break the bad news the best way they knew how: A 10-foot AI MLK Jr."

Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson! @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social I’m looking forward to working together in building a city that is affordable, safe, and thriving for working families!

This was the "something left-leaning" that Nelson thought would win her some points with progressives, but it actually wasn't all that great. It allowed for creation of tiny, noisy apartments in an area with few amenities (no grocery store!).

Happy Katie Wilson Pulls Ahead Day to all who celebrate

Now *is* perhaps the time for hope.

SHE DID IT!

I was diagnosed with Celiac disease on Friday. Like many other ADHDers, my relationship with food is complicated. I have sensory issues that limit what I eat, I forget or refuse to eat when I am hyperfocused, and I use food as a source of dopamine. I'm really overwhelmed

Check the status of your ballot and sign up to help cure ballots at the link in our bio! #thisisyourcity

Just reading this made me feel queasy, but it's information that Seattleites need to know

DO THIS! I never have had issues before, but this time there was an issue with signature match. I just sent in a form on my phone to cure my ballot: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...

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I've already been missing Cascade PBS's coverage. High quality reporting and not locked behind a paywall, which meant I could share articles knowing folks wouldn't have a problem accessing it.

I had a very similar experience as Gordon working with @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social at the Stay Housed, Stay Healthy Coalition. Her management led to winning significant renter protections in Seattle and King County!

@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social   played a key role in passing Jumpstart, a progressive tax revenue that has brought in hundreds of millions to the city's annual budget. Learn more about how it was passed and the importance of progressive taxation. Full interview on our YouTube!

I had a very similar experience as Gordon working with @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social at the Stay Housed, Stay Healthy Coalition. Her management led to winning significant renter protections in Seattle and King County!

Filling out your ballot tonight? Not sure what to do on school board races? Progressive parents are voting for Sarah Clark, Joe Mizrahi, Vivian Song, and Jen LaVallee. Give me 2 minutes and I’ll explain why: