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We are the Washington State Democrats!
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Trump might have delivered the stupidest speech in UN history. Climate change? Apparently heās never heard of it.. Or just chooses to ignore it.
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The Stupidest Speech in UN History
Everyone's saying so!
https://billmckibben.substack.com/p/the-stupidest-speech-in-un-history
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32,000 jobs lost in September. Our economy isnāt just slowing down, itās failing under the Trump agenda.
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HUD just blamed the āRadical Leftā for a federal government shutdown, when theyāre the ones in charge of the House, the Senate, and the White House. They are the ones playing politics with your paycheck, your benefits, and your safety. Misleading the American people wonāt hide that part.
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WA Dems and MI Dems are all in on October baseball. Our salmon vs. their white fish for who wins the ALDS! Go M's!
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Michelle Caldier voted against lifesaving care for pregnant patients in crisis. Thatās not just extreme, itās dangerous. We need leaders who will put peopleās health first, not their own agenda.
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Chad Magendanz has made it clear: heās against Medicaid expansion, against affordable health care, and against us. Washingtonians rejected him before because we knew we deserved better. This November, weāll do the same.
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While vulnerable families stress over how to afford milk as WIC funding runs out, GOP Senators are off to a luxury resort to raise money from the millionaires and billionaires they cut taxes for.
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
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GOP senators torn over luxury fundraising weekend during shutdown
The Senate will not be holding votes this weekend on reopening the government as was initially expected, as some Republican senators will be attending a high-dollar fundraising retreat for the Natiā¦
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5537287-gop-senators-fundraiser-shutdown/
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On Oct. 3rd, weāre registering to vote to protect our rights, fight for our communities, help lower costs for hard-working families, and make sure our voices canāt be ignored. Register to vote now:
VoteWA.gov
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The Republican-led federal government shutdown is extremely reckless. Disaster relief is running dry, leaving families exposed in the middle of hurricane and wildlife season. Lives are on the line all because Republicans canāt govern.
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How Shutdown Gridlock Could Impede Disaster Preparedness
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/climate/government-shutdown-disaster-preparedness-floods.html
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October is LGBTQ+ History Month! From Stonewall to marriage equality and beyond, we honor the leaders and trailblazers who fought, and continue to fight, for justice and equality. WA Dems are proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community today and every day.
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Our cities are not training grounds. People who live in them are not enemies. Our military is built to protect our country. Letās call it what this is: authoritarianism.
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Trump offers "dangerous" U.S. cities as military "training grounds"
He told military leaders "we have to handle" the so-called "enemy from within."
https://www.axios.com/2025/09/30/trump-military-training-grounds-chicago-portland
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To Rep. Dan Newhouse and Rep. Michael Baumgartner: Voters will remember next November.
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He said it
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Another win for democracy! A federal judge just blocked Trump's attempt to strip Washington of homeland security funds to bully us into backing his cruel mass-deportation agenda. AG Nick Brown is proving once again: Trumpās abuse of power wonāt stand in Washington.
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WA sues Trump admin after Homeland Security cuts funding āfor political purposesā
Attorney General Nick Brown was among a coalition of a dozen attorneys general who filed suit.
https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article312325217.html?tbref=hp
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Democrats are working for YOU. Republicans? Not so much.
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Another win for democracy! A federal judge just blocked Trump's attempt to strip Washington of homeland security funds to bully us into backing his cruel mass-deportation agenda. AG Nick Brown is proving once again: Trumpās abuse of power wonāt stand in Washington.
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WA sues Trump admin after Homeland Security cuts funding āfor political purposesā
Attorney General Nick Brown was among a coalition of a dozen attorneys general who filed suit.
https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article312325217.html?tbref=hp
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Nearly 750,000 federal workers could be forced off the job because Republicans canāt do theirs. Every day of a shutdown costs our economy $400 million, all while families, veterans, and communities pay the price for their dysfunction.
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The difference couldn't be clearer: Washington Democrats are standing up to lower costs for life-saving care. The Republicans? They just don't care.
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Washington's congressional lawmakers react to federal government shutdown ⢠Washington State Standard
Members of Washington's congressional delegation are largely sticking to their parties' respective scripts in how they're responding to the federal government shutdown, with each side blaming the othe...
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/10/01/washingtons-congressional-lawmakers-respond-to-the-federal-government-shutdown/
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Trump abandoned our farmers. He has broken his campaign promise to help the people who grow our food. The hard truth is that Trump tariffs wipe out family farms.
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Trumpās Policies Are Devastating Farmers
YouTube video by The Democrats
https://youtu.be/jdlBo7lbbFc?si=1_iAX13QnnODrYU1
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A federal government shutdown doesnāt help anyone. Republicans, do your damn job!
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G'mar chatima tova! Wishing all those who celebrate a meaningful Yom Kippur!
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The Trump admin. attacks on gender-affirming care are forcing Washington hospitals to scale back services for trans youth. Even with state protections, surgeries are paused and new patients are delayed, leaving young people without the care they need.
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WA hospitals appear to be hit by Trump ordersā āunprecedented intrusionā
Gender-affirming care options for trans youth are beginning to shrink, including in Democratic-controlled states like WA, where this care remains legal.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/gender-affirming-care-for-wa-youth-dwindling-under-federal-pressure/
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HUD provides housing for thousands of Washingtonians. When you cut HUD, supportive housing for our most vulnerable communities shrinks. That means fewer safe nights and more instability for families already stretched thin.
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Washington voters! Novemberās Primary Election day is right around the corner! Here are some important election dates to remember! If you havenāt yet, register to vote, visit
VoteWA.gov
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What a federal government shutdown means: ā Most federal workers go unpaid ā Courts are delayed ā Essential services like Social Security and Medicare could be disrupted. The Republican-led Congress is at fault.
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Hereās How a Government Shutdown Works
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/us/politics/government-shutdown-congress.html
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Last night, Republicans chose to shut down the federal government instead of saving health care for millions of Americans. Rep. Adam Smith has a breakdown of what you need to know about the 2025 government shutdown and how it will impact you.
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2025 Government Shutdown
A government shutdown could impact a variety of services and programs that your family and your neighbors use everyday.
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/4b22af139d2f4f24abbe13f1852fc095
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WA Treasurer Mike Pelliciotti filmed a live reaction to the federal government shutdown last night. Watch now!
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Republican-led Congress. Republican-led government shutdown.
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Trumpās reckless trade war isnāt helping Americans; itās punishing us. These tariffs are increasing prices on everyday goods, shipping costs, and hurting small businesses. Hard-working families will pay more, workers face uncertainty, and a weaker economy. All thanks to Trump.
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How retailers are masking tariffs in new shipping and fee hikes
Instead of putting "tariff" on the tag, some retailers are slipping costs into shipping, fees or relabels.
https://www.axios.com/2025/09/28/tariff-shopping-fees-retail-prices
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āStay out of Seattle!ā WA Democratic leaders are ready to protect our communities and maintain local control. Trumpās flailing overreach has no place in OUR Washington.
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Washington leaders preparing for possibility that Trump deploys National Guard to Seattle
"Stay out of Seattle," said Mayor Bruce Harrell in a message to President Donald Trump.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/national-guard-portland-washington-officials-plans-protect-citizens-seattle/281-53314f60-90e4-42e6-8524-d228c1557d31
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Michelle Caldier has made it clear: your health isnāt her priority. She sided with insurers over patients, voted against protecting people with preexisting conditions, and opposed stronger health data privacy. Washingtonians deserve leaders who put patients first, not corporate profits.
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The Washington State Democratic Party released the following statement:
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Don't let Republicans control the narrative. If the government shuts down, it is on them. They control the House. They control the Senate. They control the White House. Democrats are fighting for families, for jobs, and to lower costs. We must speak up, and we need you to join the fight!
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Narrative DominanceāHow Democrats Can Win the Shutdown Fight
No more waiting for talking points.
https://endlessurgency.com/p/narrative-dominancehow-democrats?utm_source=substack&publ[ā¦]riggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=3qreb&triedRedirect=true
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A Republican President. A Republican-led House. A Republican-led Senate. A Republican shutdown.
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Brian Heywood is back ā and heās targeting our kids and schools again. His new initiatives would: š« Ban transgender girls from playing sports matching their gender identity š Give far-right activists more control over classrooms and silence teachers
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New WA initiatives seek to undo rewrite of parental rights law, block trans girls in sports
The conservative political group that has been trying to bolster parental rights in Washington schools will try again.
https://m.kuow.org/stories/new-wa-initiatives-seek-to-undo-rewrite-of-parental-rights-law-block-trans-girls-in-sports
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Washington State Democrats
Senator Patty Murray
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SPREAD THE WORD: Republicans are really shutting down the government because they want you to pay more than TWICE as much for health care next year. Congress must address the GOP health care crisis. We can't let families lose health care because of this.
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WA is incredibly lucky to have leaders like Sen. Cantwell and Sen. Murray, who are leading the fight to protect our health care. While Trump and the GOP run us into a government shutdown, our Dem leaders are working to stop premium hikes and keep coverage affordable for thousands of Washingtonians.
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With government shutdown imminent, Cantwell highlights Democrats' key demand - The Daily Chronicle
WASHINGTON — Congress headed into the weekend with a government shutdown all but certain to begin on Wednesday, as Democrats demand Republican majorities in the House and Senate act to keep &he...
https://chronline.com/stories/with-government-shutdown-imminent-cantwell-highlights-democrats-key-demand,388069
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This is a Republican shutdown. Do your damn job!
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Trump and the GOP slashes to food assistance are about to hit about 170,000 Washingtonians. King County is stepping up with $755K in grants to keep food banks running. But letās not lose vision, no local grant can cover the damage of Trump and the Republican Partyās cruel agenda.
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King County gives hunger relief groups a boost as SNAP cuts loom
The funding comes as some low-income families will this fall see their SNAP benefits slashed or cut entirely as new restrictions begin to roll out.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/as-snap-cuts-take-effect-king-county-funds-22-hunger-relief-groups/
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Newly released Epstein documents show Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Peter Thiel had meetings with Epstein years after his plea deal. The rest of the files must be released. The American people deserve full transparency! What are they hiding?
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Musk, Bannon and Thiel named in new Epstein estate documents
The House Oversight Committee is continuing to release redacted materials in its ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/26/musk-bannon-thiel-epstein-documents-00582627
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Medicaid and CHIP are critical programs for children in America. Nearly 3 out of 4 kids will rely on them before turning 18 years old. Republicans want to continue to gut it, putting MILLIONS of childrenās lives and futures in danger.
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A majority of US children rely on Medicaid or CHIP, new study finds ⢠Washington State Standard
A majority of children in the United States rely on Medicaid or the Childrenās Health Insurance Program at some point by their 18th birthday, and many experience periods of coverage loss, according to...
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/09/28/repub/a-majority-of-us-children-rely-on-medicaid-or-chip-new-study-finds/
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You read that right: āAn additional 10 MILLION people nationwide could be uninsured in 2034 due to the Budget Reconciliation Packageā And Republicans are refusing to do anything about it.
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On Monday, Chair Conrad was interviewed on Tom Lobianco Reports. It was a great conversation covering how Democrats will win back power to prevent Trump's authoritarianism. Check out the whole interview!
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Dem Battle Plans w/ DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad
YouTube video by 24sight News
https://www.youtube.com/live/Infe8K1SjM4?si=hgJiqiTPT9dRstcj
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We are only 1 day away from a Republican caused federal government shutdown. They are messing with our lives, jobs, and economy. Do your damn job!
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Washington State Democrats
Senator Patty Murray
6 days ago
Trump is absolutely right. He will own a Republican shutdown. Right now, Republicans are willing to shut down the government rather than solve the health care crisis they created. They want families to go bankrupt paying for health care. REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWNā¬ļø
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Sen. Victoria Hunt is the proven leader Washington needs. Her track record shows sheās fighting for hard-working families, safer and more inclusive schools, and protecting our freedoms. We need leaders like Sen. Hunt who listen and deliver.
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On The Ballot: State Sen. Victoria Hunt, 5th Legislative District
We talk to the Democratic incumbent in the state Senate race in Washington's 5th District, which spans Issaquah to Enumclaw.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/on-the-ballot-state-sen-victoria-hunt-5th-legislative-district
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WA farms are under attack from every angle, all thanks to the Trump admin. Trumpās reckless trade war is driving up costs, his cruel immigration agenda is pushing workers out, and crops are being left to rot. The result? Higher grocery bills, lost jobs, and a threatened food supply.
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Displaced in the fields: Domestic farmworkers and the cost of immigration shifts in the Pacific Northwest
Editor's note: Farmworkers in this story requested to use their first names, and one name was changed for privacy and safety reasons.
https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/displaced-in-the-fields-domestic-farmworkers-and-the-cost-of-immigration-shifts-in-the-pacific/article_804f2fb1-89ab-4fd1-8a61-9804d81b519c.html
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Novemberās General Election is less than 40 days away. Local elections shape schools, safety, services, and neighborhoods. Every vote matters. Make a plan and show up this November!
VoteWA.gov
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Despite Trumpās rollback on federal emissions reporting, Washington will continue to track major polluters. Local communities deserve transparency on whoās emitting greenhouse gases and hold them accountable.
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WA to continue collecting pollution data after Trump ends key national law
Washington will continue to collect data on major industrial greenhouse gas emissions despite the Trump administrationās recent move to end the requirement that major polluters report their emissions.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2025/sep/25/wa-to-continue-collecting-pollution-data-after-trump-ends-key-national-law/
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