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Andrew Engelson

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Seattle-based journalist and resident of Cascadia 🇱🇸 ️‍🌈 He/They Sign up for my daily newsletter! https://cascadia-journal.ghost.io/ @cascadiajournal.bsky.social Have a news tip? Message me on Signal @andyjourno.55

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · May 13

In this authoritarian crisis, it's time for us to start having conversations about what independence for #Cascadia would look like, and how to achieve it peacefully. My latest post for @cascadiajournal.bsky.social cascadia-journal.ghost.io/its-time-for...

It’s time for Washington and Oregon to work for an independent Cascadia

Sign up for the free Cascadia Journal e-newsletter by Andrew Engelson, Drew Alcosser, and Brandon Letsinger Earlier this month, there was a pivotal moment in Donald Trump’s four-month attack on demo...

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 51m

This season's hottest Halloween costume idea just dropped...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: Have you given any more thought to possibly suspending habeas corpus?

TRUMP: Suspending who?

Q: Habeas corpus

TRUMP: I don't know. I'd rather leave that to Kristi.

Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 55m

Don't mess with Cascadia. 🐔

Lisa Catara (official)💎 @lisa-catara.bsky.social · 19h

Rock out with your c*cks out, Portland.
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Via womenspf

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 59m

Call the feds what they are: arsonists.

jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 15h

This is enough carbon-free energy to power maybe two thirds of Vegas btw

jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 15h

SCOOP: The Bureau of Land Management says the largest solar project in Nevada — the Esmeralda 7 mega-farm — has been canceled

The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 3h

"Guns do not belong in school. Plain and simple.” – Makena Gadient

Cascadia Journal @cascadiajournal.bsky.social · 3h

Portland arts organization push back on Trump's lie that the city is a "war zone," WA could see health costs double if feds don't act, and Seattle schools say NO to cops in high schools. This and more news from across #Cascadia:
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Cascadia today: WA health costs may double + no cops in Seattle high schools + Portland arts orgs push back at Trump

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Ben Silverstein ❌👑 @bensilverstein.bsky.social · 5h

From the Nobel Committee today:

“Democracy depends on people who refuse to stay silent, who dare to step forward despite grave risk, and who remind us that freedom must never be taken for granted, but must always be defended – with words, with courage and with determination.”

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Mhgreen3000 @mhgreen3000.bsky.social · 1d

Who do we mean when we say “Black Seattle”?

This mayoral race isn’t about personalities—it’s about whether symbolism becomes substance. What do “seats at the table” mean if the rest of us go hungry?

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COLUMN | What This Mayoral Election Owes 'Black Seattle'

From City Hall to the Central District, Seattle's mayoral race raises deeper questions: Who speaks for "Black Seattle," and what does real representation look like beyond the ballot? Marcus Harrison G...

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Erica C. Barnett @ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 1d

Reversing Decision, SPD Removes Controversial Captain Tietjen from East Precinct

Police Chief Shon Barnes blamed PubliCola's story, "internal leaks," and "a lack of comprehensive input" from others for the controversy.

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Reversing Decision, SPD Removes Controversial Captain Tietjen from East Precinct - PubliCola

By Erica C. Barnett Two days after PubliCola exclusively reported that Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes had promoted controversial police…

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 1d

Very cool. I have Hungarian heritage, but hadn't heard of Krasznahorkai. “He holds up this mirror of satire to Hungarian society. He’s been very courageous in making his stance known that he’s not really pleased with Orbán.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/b...

Laszlo Krasznahorkai Is Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature

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Casey Parks @caseyparks.bsky.social · 1d

Right now, the 9th Circuit is considering whether to allow troops to deploy to Portland's ICE facility. At this moment, looks like there are only Know Your Rights and a clergyperson outside.

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Cascadia Journal @cascadiajournal.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning, #Cascadia! Here's your roundup of news: An appeals court is hearing arguments in the lawsuit against Trump deploying troops in Portland, the complex politics of race in the Seattle mayor's contest, and spooky stories from a Seattle graveyard: cascadia-journal.ghost.io/cascadia-tod...

Cascadia today: Court to rule on Portland deployment + Seattle mayoral debate + ghosts of Beacon Hill

A quick request. It's a troubled time, and Cascadia Journal seeks to report on how our region is responding to various threats, whether it's authoritarianism or climate change. I also try to keep thin...

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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 1d

If you have watched people around you give in to fascism and rightly wondered what the fuck is up with their passivity, know that shrugging this off is the exact same bullshit.

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 1d

I hope it holds and the suffering ends.
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ISRAEL, HAMAS AGREE ON GAZA CEASEFIRE DEAL

Gaza ceasefire breakthrough announced on third day of talks in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh.

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 1d

I know we're not supposed to use this terminology but that whole antifa roundtable was a basket of deplorables.

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 1d

Amazing what being a spineless toady to fascists will get you. Local podcaster Brandi also earned an audience with the Emperor. Oh, and her quote is bonkers.

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 1d

Brandi Kruse at today's "antifa violence roundtable" at the White House: "This is one of the reasons I recovered from it. By the way, it’s much better to not have TDS. I’m happier, healthier, more successful. I even think I got a little more attractive after I got rid of my Trump Derangement System"

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 1d

Hugs. So sorry to hear this.

Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 1d

Of course fucking Jonathan Choe is there. He worked really hard to be a complete chud here in Seattle.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Jonathan Choe to Trump: "Another group right now that is behind antifa and working with antifa very closely based on the research that we have right now that we're gonna give to you and your team are the Democratic Socialists of America."

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 2d

Just openly cheering the destruction of any representation of gay people in public space. They think their power is totally unrestricted, and the entire country will support them rolling back society to the 1950s, or maybe the 1850s

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 2d

Kristi Noem is still cosplaying at being a cop, however...

Cascadia Journal @cascadiajournal.bsky.social · 2d

Portland still isn't war-torn, Seattle let a program to house the homeless expire, and Seattle Public library lets young people across the US get access to banned books. This, and more news from across #Cascadia: cascadia-journal.ghost.io/cascadia-tod...

Cascadia today: Portland still isn't war-torn + Seattle abandons program for homeless + read banned books!

The latest from "war-torn" Portland US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrived in Portland yesterday to visit an ICE facility at the heart of Donald Trump's attempts to deploy 200 troops from...

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Erica C. Barnett @ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 2d

Sara Nelson, correcting me in a debate, says Seattle's police cameras aren't monitored 24/7. I did report this and will correct myself—they're monitored 14/7. I still don't get her argument that a lack of live monitoring at predictable hours is evidence that mass surveillance is a good investment.

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 2d

Keep being weird, Portland!

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 2d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 2d

And I suppose you trust cops as experts in how to help folks get out of poverty, too?

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 2d

Fucking great set by @ekkoastral.bsky.social at Showbox SODO in Seattle.

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The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 2d

"The fire marshals’ association filed for an emergency change to the state’s building code that would mandate a five-foot wide pathway to any dwelling that doesn’t face a street, alley, or parking lot."

The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 3d

The Washington Association of Fire Marshals is proposing changes to the state building code that would require 5-foot wide access path to accessory dwelling units, but builders paint the requirement as overkill, adding another obstacle to housing.

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Fire Marshals Target Backyard Cottages with Proposal for Wider Pathway Requirements » The Urbanist

# The Washington Association of Fire Marshals is proposing changes to Washington state building code that would require five-foot wide access path to accessory dwelling units, but builders paint the r...

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 3d

"...how dare they write [we're] not sensitive to the needs of those who have been overlooked." www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/12/h...

Harrell Announces Reparations Fund, Ramps Up Attacks on Wilson » The Urbanist

# On Wednesday, Mayor Bruce Harrell rolled out a proposal for an $80 million “anti-gentrification and reparations fund,” and trumpeted $350 million in housing investments he aims to make in 2026. He a...

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 3d

This tactic of politicians responding to journalists or members of the opposition who ask difficult questions about them with "how dare you!" is increasing among both Democrats and Republicans. Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell has used it repeatedly in his reelection campaign.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Bondi to Blumenthal: "You lied. How dare you? I'm a career prosecutor. Don't you ever challenge my integrity. Do not question my ability to be fair and impartial."

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