Cool to see so many Husky fans using the bike valet at the UW!

@chuckwendig.bsky.social are you moonlighting for The Needling?

Huh. As I was saying... "Body-camera video of a Border Patrol agent involved in the shooting of a woman who was allegedly chasing agents in Brighton Park over the weekend shows an officer saying, “Do something, b----,” before pulling over and shooting the woman five times."

IN HONOR OF FRIENDSHIP MONTH: djt: "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey." Epstein: "Yes we do, come to think of it." djt: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday- and may every day be another wonderful secret." And by "wonderful secret", he means raping children. #PedoPrez

I really wish media covering Trump's invasion of US cities would step away from this "Trump wants to fight crime, but how bad is it really?" framing. They obviously don't give a shit about local crime, but this manufactured narrative dominates all the coverage. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

A PAC supporting Bruce Harrell has now raised more than $1 million from wealthy donors, and soon they will use it to attack me so that our city stays unaffordable. With less than a month until election day, I want to make a few things clear. #thisisyourcity

My theological status is best described as "lazy agnostic," which is to say I am fairly certain that there is no god, but I'm not going to go out of my way to find out one way or another. If you're religious, cool, please don't use your religion as an excuse to be an asshole to other folks, thanks.

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Your friendly reminder that undoc workers actually _help subsidize federal programs for everybody else_. In 2022 alone, they paid $25.7 billion into Social Security and $6.4 billion into Medicare—programs they can’t access due to their legal status👇🏽 americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/theyre-lyi...

Delighted that Cory is having a moment with "Enshittification," because it's an accurate word for what's happening in tech and he's the right person to describe it. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...

Wow! Was not expecting a #ShootoutInSeattle between the @tampabaybuccaneers.bsky.social and @seattleseahawksbr.bsky.social ! Great game so far! #GoBucs 🏴‍☠️🏈

50 years ago we were treated to two awesome new teams in the NFL. I was hooked and have been a major @tampabaybuccaneers.bsky.social fan (and minor @seahawksofficial.com ) ever since. Incredible to watch these teams competing today! #GoBucs

Cartoon from @anntelnaes.bsky.social 😞

If you see this post a random picture from your device without explaining it.

Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.

Next year, a lot of folks are going to see their premiums go up $1,000 or more per month because of a Republican policy. If you start having to pay $1,000 extra every month, what will you stop being able to afford? This is what Democrats are fighting to stop.

Two of the Needling Three have flipped.

Agreed: shocking immorality, cruelty, and incompetence described in this story. Tired of a mayor who has zero solutions, a serious lack of courage, and spends all his energy chasing approval from the rich guys? Vote him out next month and let’s give @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social a chance.

My husband was detained by ICE today Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away I have had zero contact or updates since #SOS @duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov

Even Grok knows the truth and is shouting it in ALL CAPS.

So the U.S. government made a huge show about the alleged threat posed by TikTok's Chinese ownership.... Meanwhile a major American military contractor owned by Elon Musk has quietly accepted direct and indirect investment from China.

I like to hang out with great humans at #CoffeeOutside in Kirkland. It is about 5 miles away and I normally drive but during a #WeekWithoutDriving I had to mix things up a bit. A brisk walk to the bus bay and then a quick ride to the event. I was able to enjoy good coffee and conversation!

Heading to #FoodNotBombs without a car because it is easy and fun to participate in the #WeekWithoutDriving

The president just gathered the highest ranking officers in the military to tell them that he may order them to kill American citizens -- and that they better follow his orders. All in response to a series of crises that have no basis in reality. I don't know how to yell any louder.

But sure, let's spend hundreds of millions propping up a dying coal industry.

Now that the Redmond Connector trail is open under 520, I was curious to know if salmon use Bear Creek to return to their spawning grounds. Yes, is the correct answer to that question. Now may be the time to help with this program: www.bothellwa.gov/1413/Salmon-...

Happy #WeekWithoutDriving! Today I made a Costco trip (about 3 miles, round trip) and only got slightly damp.

Sounds like America may have committed a serious war crime that VP Vance laughed about, joking about “not going finishing.” This is why we do not permit extrajudicial executions by the United States military against civilians— not in peacetime, not in war, not ever. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/w...

There have been 6 mass shootings in the USA over the past 24 hours. The casualty count stands at 41. Here’s the President of the United States of America.

Happy #ParkingDay everyone! What would you put in a parking spot instead of a car?

If I had known BlueSky was going to give me a black background on my image, I would have used this one instead:

Happy Star Trek Day everyone!

New high of Americans saying immigration is good for the US

Well said.

Sometimes smart people make choices too early or out of fear. l've made mistakes I’ve had to correct. It’s more than the below leaders: many legislators, labor orgs, and advocates have been silent. To progressive leaders, please act on your values and support/endorse @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social!

Re-upping this from 03/09/2025 for reasons

The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents. In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.

Oh look. When you fight instead of capitulating, you can have your funding restored.

The fact that this administration is hell bent on punishing Kilmar Abrego Garcia while rewarding Ghislane Maxwell tells you all you need to know about their violent racism and misogyny.

A History Lesson

The sheer amount of time, money, and resources this government has spent to torture one random guy is astounding.

76% of Texas’s $2.4 trillion GDP comes from the blue parts. - DFW: $709.0 B (29.5%) - Houston: $642.1 B (26.7%) - Austin: $229.2 B (9.5%) - San Antonio: $201.2 B (8.4%) - El Paso: $49.3 B (1.9%) Blue: $1.83 T (76%) Red: $0.57 T (24%) #EconSky #Gerrymandering comptroller.texas.gov/economy/econ...

Subtle tactical urbanism

@stonekettle.bsky.social Have you had a chance to watch any of Mr. Arnold's videos? What do you think? www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f1U...

Simple but enjoyable tactical urbanism

These same liars on Fox claim Ukraine started the war against Russia. Fox lies nonstop and MAGA soaks up the poison.

Know what else stinks? That #PresidentPedo moved a convicted child sex trafficker and rapist to a cushy Club Fed-style prison and is dangling a pardon…in exchange for her silence on his role with her ex Jeffrey Epstein. This should make every American sick to their stomach. #PartyofPedophiles

i'll say it again, my loud and vigorous support for any democrat who calls for televised hearings and criminal charges for everyone involved in DOGE. this guy should never be able to live in peace again.