Rebecca Saldaña
@rebeccasaldana1.bsky.social
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Policymaker, Poet, Healer
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Rebecca Saldaña
Climate Solutions
9 days ago
When you toss a "recyclable" Starbucks cup into a "recycle" bin at Starbucks, you might expect that it would be recycled. Actually....
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Starbucks does not recycle plastic cups it claims are ‘widely recyclable’, report says
Watchdog group glued trackers to 53 of the chain’s cups across nine states and found none ended up at a recycling facility
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/20/starbucks-plastic-cups-recycling-report
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I love this project. I hope to get out to see the exhibit before May 29 -UW students resurrect Seattle cityscape that I-5 erased
www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-m...
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UW students resurrect Seattle cityscape that I-5 erased
Homes and businesses were lost when I-5 cut a swath through Seattle in the 1960s. Now UW students are resurrecting those neighborhoods and their stories.
https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/uw-students-resurrect-seattle-cityscape-that-i-5-erased/
8 days ago
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Thank you
@proftriciarose.bsky.social
for creating Way Outta No Way as we approach Juneteenth and graduation season it’s important to celebrate and keep fighting to remove barriers that perpetuate racist outcomes.
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8 days ago
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Earth Day can be every day in the
#EvergreenState
thanks to the Heal Act and CCA - let’s bring these policies to King County! Join our movement
www.RebeccaSaldana.com
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about 1 month ago
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Come on REI, step up
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about 1 month ago
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They did the reading for us, take time to listen:
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Ep 47: If it Bleeds it Misleads with Alec Karakatsanis
Podcast Episode · In the Meanwhile · April 17 · 1h 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-meanwhile/id1820256669?i=1000761959668
about 1 month ago
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Must listen we are lucky to have Rep Jayapal’s leadership:
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@jayapal.house.gov
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Iran, DHS funding, and U.S. blockade of Cuba
Podcast Episode · Soundside · April 13 · 19m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soundside/id1601751895?i=1000761190361
about 2 months ago
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Rebecca Saldaña
Climate Solutions
about 2 months ago
With several companies eyeing Seattle as a potential location for new large data centers, the city's power utility considers what it would take to accommodate such voracious electricity users, while protecting the rest of us from rate hikes.
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A great way to celebrate Dolores Huerta Day-listen to Rep. Thomas tell it how it is.
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Ep 46: The End of the Billionaire Discount with Brianna Thomas
Podcast Episode · In the Meanwhile · April 10 · 59m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-meanwhile/id1820256669?i=1000760629610
about 2 months ago
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Washington State Democrats
about 2 months ago
The Trump admin has made it clear: they do not care about our students’ safety. Trump’s DOE is rolling back agreements that safeguard trans students from discrimination in schools, removing protections tied to Title IX.
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So proud of my fellow mechista y amigo Randy. Real safety comes from kids feeling respected and connected.
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S 5 Episode 4- It Is Time: The Power of Maíz
Podcast Episode · Adelante Leadership · April 9 · 38m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adelante-leadership/id1613603130?i=1000760551393
about 2 months ago
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I took the pledge to not shop and march on May 1st with Washington Indivisible Network. Will you join me? Use this link to sign up:
www.mobilize.us/washingtonin...
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Join Us May 1: No Work, No School, No Shopping in Washington · Washington Indivisible Network
**May 1st is International Workers' Day—a day for workers across the world to celebrate the fight for labor rights.** This year, we're not just celebrating. We're protesting too. We're shutting down...
https://www.mobilize.us/washingtonindivisiblenetwork/event/926470/?referring_vol=6402746&rname=Rebecca%20&share_context=signup-form-modal&share_medium=bluesky×lot=5890074
about 2 months ago
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Cindy Ryu
3 months ago
Why the high earners' Millionaires' Tax?
#AskWaLeg
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Rebecca Saldaña
3 months ago
Tomorrow the House Finance Committee will vote on the Millionaires Tax. I’m excited to take this step forward. For the next hour I’ll be monitoring this channel and happy to answer questions.
#AskWaleg
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What are your questions about the Millionaires Tax? I’m answering them here, live, this Thursday night at 7:10-8:00. Reply here with what you want to know!
#AskWaleg
3 months ago
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So glad to see a positive outcome! Thank you
@wsna.bsky.social
for standing strong. Seattle Children's nurses ratify new 3-year contract, avoiding strike
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Seattle Children’s nurses ratify new 3-year contract, avoiding strike
More than 2,000 nurses at Seattle Children's have a new contract that includes significant raises, protected leaves and stronger workplace violence language.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/seattle-childrens-nurses-ratify-new-3-year-contract-avoiding-strike/
4 months ago
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When we invest in community led care we all win.
#WaLeg
New Seattle health center offers all-in-one care for older adults
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New Seattle health center offers all-in-one care for older adults
A new Seattle clinic offers an unusual model of health care for aging adults, with a goal of letting them live independently for as long as possible.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/new-seattle-health-center-offers-all-in-one-care-for-older-adults/
4 months ago
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I will be there this Sunday and hope you will join us.
5 months ago
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Rebecca Saldaña
Leah Missik 🇺🇦
5 months ago
Lauren said it best: we're getting coal for Christmas. This is just so incredibly stupid. There's not even coal supply or demand.
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DOE orders WA coal plant to continue operating despite state ban
A state law requires Washington utilities to stop using coal-fired electricity beginning next year.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/doe-orders-wa-coal-plant-to-continue-operating-despite-state-ban/
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Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda
5 months ago
Sign up for real-time emergency alerts:
kingcounty.gov/alert
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ALERT King County - King County, Washington
https://kingcounty.gov/alert
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Rebecca Saldaña
Your City
5 months ago
Early Sunday morning, a driver struck and killed a 38-year-old named Allie who was biking across Beacon Ave S. The driver fled the scene. As a lifelong cyclist who’s had my share of close calls, my heart goes out to Allie’s family and friends.
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In the heartache of the violence our Jewish and Muslim and immigrant and refugee siblings faced again this week.I share this podcast. Friends in the work let’s read Dr. Ralina Joseph, author of Racial Exhaustion: How to Move Through Racism in the Wake of DEI.
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Ep 29: Racial Exhaustion : A Field Guide for the Overwhelmed with Dr. Ralina Joseph
Podcast Episode · In the Meanwhile · 12/12/2025 · 1h 12m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-meanwhile/id1820256669?i=1000740977152
5 months ago
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I wrote a letter encouraging CEO Jeff Sperring to work with nurses to resolve outstanding issues of safety, fair pay and respect. Stand with nurses, visit
WSNA.org
for more info.
6 months ago
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This Black Friday! DON’T BUY Starbucks! When workers strike for fairness, we show up with solidarity. I join in calling on everyone to hold the line and not shop at Starbucks while baristas are on strike.
#NoContractNoCoffee
seiu.co/NoStarbucks
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No Contract, No Coffee | Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks baristas brewing change. Join the movement for fair contracts, better wages, and worker protections.
https://seiu.co/NoStarbucks
6 months ago
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It has been 26 years since I hosted a Latino Democratic Community Fundraiser with LPAC and our Latino Vote Project! We are way overdue to bring our gente together! Join me on Dec 2nd!
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7 months ago
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I join with 40 elected asking META and Lavish to respect the right of workers to organize.
#DemocracyMatters
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9 months ago
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I often talk about how as a nation we let fear and hurt undermine our democracy after 9/11. Know our history. Listen.
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9/11: The Day That Forever Changed U.S. Immigration Policy
Podcast Episode · Latino USA · 09/05/2025 · 28m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latino-usa/id79681317?i=1000725112017
9 months ago
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What i am listening to this smoky Friday.
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Ep 15: Turning Outrage into Action with Renée Hopkins
Podcast Episode · In the Meanwhile · 09/05/2025 · 1h 8m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-meanwhile/id1820256669?i=1000725117918
9 months ago
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We need bold proven and humble leaders who reflect the best of our seattle values in times like these. That is why I am supporting
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
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11 months ago
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“We have an opportunity to redefine what our relationship with the river” we need more stories like this: First Time in 100 Years: Young Kayakers on a Ride for the Ages
#salmon
#flow
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Young kayakers begin a journey down a river set free for the first time in 100 years.
The rugged Klamath River in Oregon and California is running free again, mostly, for the first time in 100 years after the recent removal of four major dams.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/first-time-in-100-years-young-kayakers-on-a-ride-for-the-ages/
11 months ago
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Rebecca Saldaña
Climate Solutions
12 months ago
And in Washington @AGOWA is joining 10 other AGs to stand up for clean air and sue the Trump Administration over the illegal attacks on the Clean Air Act waivers. Thank you for fighting to protect our right to clean air!
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Sam Ricketts
12 months ago
FACT SHEET: The “Baseload Fallacy”: Undercutting Wind, Solar, and Batteries While Supporting Nuclear and Geothermal Won’t Protect the Grid—Or Families’ Energy Bills, from @ClimatePower
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FACT SHEET: The “Baseload Fallacy”: Undercutting Wind, Solar, and Batteries While Supporting Nuclear and Geothermal Won’t Protect the Grid—Or Families’ Energy Bills | Climate Power
Utility bills are surging across the country in the face of rising demand from data centers and new manufacturing facilities.
https://climatepower.us/news/fact-sheet-the-baseload-fallacy-undercutting-wind-solar-and-batteries-while-supporting-nuclear-and-geothermal-wont-protect-the-grid-or-families-energy-b/
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That “Big beautiful bill” even tries to take away our libraries! Tell Congress to rewrite or reject it!
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12 months ago
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Wrong for so many reasons! The actions of ICE and Trump are immoral.
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The White House is deporting people to countries they're not from. Why?
The administration argues the men's home countries won't take them — but lawyers say getting sent to a country like South Sudan could lead to more persecution.
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/01/g-s1-69780/trump-deportations-south-sudan
12 months ago
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Proud to have
@murray.senate.gov
representing our state. Sen. Patty Murray: Shut up and be quiet? No thanks. Speak up, organize where and when you can.
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Sit down and shut up? No thanks | Op-Ed, Sen. Patty Murray
Make yourself heard however you can. Big or small, it all makes a difference and it all adds up to navigate the Trump era and minimize the damage
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/sen-patty-murray-shut-up-and-be-quiet-no-thanks/
12 months ago
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Come out and celebrate May is small business month.
www.youtube.com/shorts/AA6Wo...
#SmallBusinessMonth
#RainierBeach
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Walk the Block 2025
YouTube video by Rainier Beach Action Coalition
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AA6WoGmtbIo
about 1 year ago
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I love
#vampires
and LZ Granderson’s invite to watch
#TheLostBoys
and
#Sinners
, to gain lessons of how to
#FightTyranny
with Truth (+Courage) Read @Against vampires or tyrants, truth is the essential weapon
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Against vampires or tyrants, truth is the essential weapon
The thing about the truth is that it doesn't need acknowledgment from the public to exist. But to be of use, truth does need people willing to call it by name.
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/against-vampires-or-tyrants-truth-is-the-essential-weapon/
about 1 year ago
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Not committing to post regularly, but I did finally update my password access my
@bsky.app
so I can post.
#HealthyBoundaries
#IRL
#SocialMediaInDoses
about 1 year ago
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