Chris Roberts
@electroberts.bsky.social
(He/Him) Councilmember, City of Shoreline; PhD University of Washington; Political Science instructor. Personal page.
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Young people feel like we've lost agency over our lives. We can't *really* pick where to live, or whether to change jobs, or how many kids to have -- the cost of living makes us feel trapped.
Younger candidates can powerfully speak to that emotional truth. talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/young-c...
Younger candidates can powerfully speak to that emotional truth. talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/young-c...
Young Candidates Can Speak to the Affordability Crisis Because They’re Living It
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Young people feel like we've lost agency over our lives. We can't *really* pick where to live, or whether to change jobs, or how many kids to have -- the cost of living makes us feel trapped.
Younger candidates can powerfully speak to that emotional truth. talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/young-c...
Younger candidates can powerfully speak to that emotional truth. talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/young-c...
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The EU's top court issued a ruling on same-sex marriage. It does NOT force every EU country to perform same-sex marriages.
But it *does* require them to recognise same-sex marriages from other countries, in the same way they recognise mixed-sex marriages from other countries.
Major step forward.
But it *does* require them to recognise same-sex marriages from other countries, in the same way they recognise mixed-sex marriages from other countries.
Major step forward.
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The EU's top court issued a ruling on same-sex marriage. It does NOT force every EU country to perform same-sex marriages.
But it *does* require them to recognise same-sex marriages from other countries, in the same way they recognise mixed-sex marriages from other countries.
Major step forward.
But it *does* require them to recognise same-sex marriages from other countries, in the same way they recognise mixed-sex marriages from other countries.
Major step forward.
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"My mentor always tells me, 'Kim, dogs don’t bark at parked cars." They’re coming after critical race theory, 1619, intersectionality because these ideas mobilized people. They gave them the language to actually articulate what they were seeing with their own eyes," says Kimberlé Crenshaw.
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"My mentor always tells me, 'Kim, dogs don’t bark at parked cars." They’re coming after critical race theory, 1619, intersectionality because these ideas mobilized people. They gave them the language to actually articulate what they were seeing with their own eyes," says Kimberlé Crenshaw.
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NEW: Support from Latinos helped Donald Trump reclaim the White House. But today, 68% of Latinos say the situation of Hispanics is worse than it was a year ago. It's the first time in @pewresearch.org polls that a majority of Latinos have expressed that view. www.pewresearch.org/race-and-eth...
November 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
NEW: Support from Latinos helped Donald Trump reclaim the White House. But today, 68% of Latinos say the situation of Hispanics is worse than it was a year ago. It's the first time in @pewresearch.org polls that a majority of Latinos have expressed that view. www.pewresearch.org/race-and-eth...
This is a very respectable ranking by Governor Pritzker - with the recognition that there is a wide gap between ESB and SW (and RotJ) and the rest of the movies in the saga.
haven’t seen ROS or Solo but this seems like a pretty ball-knowing list from Pritzker, particularly if he volunteered the name “Star Wars” rather than “A New Hope”
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This is a very respectable ranking by Governor Pritzker - with the recognition that there is a wide gap between ESB and SW (and RotJ) and the rest of the movies in the saga.
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Lorelei Cloud was born 3 years before Native Americans living on tribal lands in Colorado were guaranteed the right to vote. She is now vice chair of the Southern Ute Tribe. “I don’t want future generations to have to deal with any of what we’ve had to.”
On Native Land, a New Push to Expand Voting Meets the Long Tail of State Violence
Ongoing negotiations between tribal leaders and Colorado officials may chart a new path for automatically registering Native voters and growing voter rolls nationwide. But first the state is having to confront a legacy of mistrust.
boltsmag.org
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Lorelei Cloud was born 3 years before Native Americans living on tribal lands in Colorado were guaranteed the right to vote. She is now vice chair of the Southern Ute Tribe. “I don’t want future generations to have to deal with any of what we’ve had to.”
Political violence, or the threat of political violence is unacceptable in our nation.
I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Political violence, or the threat of political violence is unacceptable in our nation.
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Today, we mourn the transgender Americans whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence.
Democrats believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and to live their life fully and honestly.
Democrats believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and to live their life fully and honestly.
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Today, we mourn the transgender Americans whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence.
Democrats believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and to live their life fully and honestly.
Democrats believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and to live their life fully and honestly.
Yesterday I had the honor to speak at the National Congress of American Indians alongside some great indigenous leaders, Senator Claudia Kauffman, Representatives Chris Stearns and Debra Lekanoff, and Councilmember Debora Juarez.
November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Yesterday I had the honor to speak at the National Congress of American Indians alongside some great indigenous leaders, Senator Claudia Kauffman, Representatives Chris Stearns and Debra Lekanoff, and Councilmember Debora Juarez.
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To read more about where things seem to be headed, see today's (somewhat long) deep dive: samwang.substack.com/p/texas-toast
Texas Toast
Are the mid-decade redistricting wars winding down?
samwang.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
To read more about where things seem to be headed, see today's (somewhat long) deep dive: samwang.substack.com/p/texas-toast
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ICE raided a church in Charlotte, showed no ID, chased congregants into the woods, and left children sobbing.
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
Witnesses say one man was detained while doing yard work while his wife and child were inside.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
ICE raided a church in Charlotte, showed no ID, chased congregants into the woods, and left children sobbing.
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
The Trump administration is beyond inhumanity. This must end.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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Court ruled the TX gerrymander is illegal in part bc it was spurred by a letter from Trump's DOJ that demanded a redrawing for explicitly racial reasons.
(First 2 images.)
@mcpli.bsky.social had told Bolts of DOJ letter: "starts to look a lot like intentional racial discrimination."
(3rd image)
(First 2 images.)
@mcpli.bsky.social had told Bolts of DOJ letter: "starts to look a lot like intentional racial discrimination."
(3rd image)
November 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Court ruled the TX gerrymander is illegal in part bc it was spurred by a letter from Trump's DOJ that demanded a redrawing for explicitly racial reasons.
(First 2 images.)
@mcpli.bsky.social had told Bolts of DOJ letter: "starts to look a lot like intentional racial discrimination."
(3rd image)
(First 2 images.)
@mcpli.bsky.social had told Bolts of DOJ letter: "starts to look a lot like intentional racial discrimination."
(3rd image)
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Planning for NLC’s #CitySummit25? 🏔️
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will join DMO’s Oh So Blue “After Dark” Reception as a featured speaker this Thursday!
Don’t miss your chance to hear from local leaders shaping the future.
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Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will join DMO’s Oh So Blue “After Dark” Reception as a featured speaker this Thursday!
Don’t miss your chance to hear from local leaders shaping the future.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Planning for NLC’s #CitySummit25? 🏔️
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will join DMO’s Oh So Blue “After Dark” Reception as a featured speaker this Thursday!
Don’t miss your chance to hear from local leaders shaping the future.
Register now: nationaldmo.org/nlc.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will join DMO’s Oh So Blue “After Dark” Reception as a featured speaker this Thursday!
Don’t miss your chance to hear from local leaders shaping the future.
Register now: nationaldmo.org/nlc.
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For the past 30 years, it’s been clear: Native American children in Washington state are far more likely to be arrested and jailed than white kids. The gaps have continually worsened. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/16/n...
Native American kids in WA more likely to be arrested • Washington State Standard
For the past 30 years, it’s been clear: Native American children in Washington state are far more likely to be arrested and jailed than white kids.
washingtonstatestandard.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
For the past 30 years, it’s been clear: Native American children in Washington state are far more likely to be arrested and jailed than white kids. The gaps have continually worsened. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/16/n...
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Thank you, Mayor Roberts @electroberts.bsky.social, for signing a proclamation on behalf of the City of Shoreline celebrating #USPS250 and honoring the public mission of the Postal Service!
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Thank you, Mayor Roberts @electroberts.bsky.social, for signing a proclamation on behalf of the City of Shoreline celebrating #USPS250 and honoring the public mission of the Postal Service!
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Good to see an academic paper linking tackling the housing crisis with tackling the climate crisis. Both the EU & UK currently addressing them as separate issues - in the main - at present. www.bruegel.org/analysis/sol...
The solution to Europe’s housing affordability crisis must include building decarbonisation
The EU can help tackle Europe’s housing crisis by reducing energy costs, decarbonising buildings and adhering to climate goals
www.bruegel.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Good to see an academic paper linking tackling the housing crisis with tackling the climate crisis. Both the EU & UK currently addressing them as separate issues - in the main - at present. www.bruegel.org/analysis/sol...
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From Jay Inslee & Sam Ricketts, a Democratic agenda for lower energy prices:
1. deploy more clean energy;
2. expand the grid;
3. hold utilities accountable.
1. deploy more clean energy;
2. expand the grid;
3. hold utilities accountable.
Trump is raising Americans’ energy bills, but states can fight back
State leadership on clean energy can address rising electricity costs
www.theargumentmag.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
From Jay Inslee & Sam Ricketts, a Democratic agenda for lower energy prices:
1. deploy more clean energy;
2. expand the grid;
3. hold utilities accountable.
1. deploy more clean energy;
2. expand the grid;
3. hold utilities accountable.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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it is insane that this is real
November 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
it is insane that this is real
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Today, we honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and active-duty service members.
Thank you for protecting our communities and our country. 🇺🇸
#DMO | #VeteransDay | #VeteransDay2025 | #ThankYouForYourService
Thank you for protecting our communities and our country. 🇺🇸
#DMO | #VeteransDay | #VeteransDay2025 | #ThankYouForYourService
Today, we honor all who have served in uniform and recommit ourselves to be worthy of the selfless sacrifices that our veterans and their families have made for our country.
November 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Today, we honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and active-duty service members.
Thank you for protecting our communities and our country. 🇺🇸
#DMO | #VeteransDay | #VeteransDay2025 | #ThankYouForYourService
Thank you for protecting our communities and our country. 🇺🇸
#DMO | #VeteransDay | #VeteransDay2025 | #ThankYouForYourService
Thank you everyone who has served our country defending our Constitution.
I appreciate you.
I appreciate you.
November 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Thank you everyone who has served our country defending our Constitution.
I appreciate you.
I appreciate you.
This action is very disappointing. Other nations make it easy to file income tax returns (especially since for W2 employees, the IRS already knows how much we earned and how much was deducted).
I believe that government agencies should make processes easier for residents.
I believe that government agencies should make processes easier for residents.
The I.R.S. is shutting down its free online system for filing tax returns, a program that the Biden administration introduced last year and that users gave high marks.
via @tarasiegelbernard.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
via @tarasiegelbernard.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
I.R.S. Halts Free Online Offering for Filing Taxes Directly
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This action is very disappointing. Other nations make it easy to file income tax returns (especially since for W2 employees, the IRS already knows how much we earned and how much was deducted).
I believe that government agencies should make processes easier for residents.
I believe that government agencies should make processes easier for residents.
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In the shadow of the Democratic Party’s big wins on Tuesday were a series of state and local elections that carried high stakes for election law and voting rights.
We walk you through what happened:
We walk you through what happened:
Five Ways Tuesday’s Results Will Affect Voting Rules and Democracy
From felony disenfranchisement and mail voting to mid-decade gerrymanders, Tuesday delivered verdicts on election law across these five states.
boltsmag.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In the shadow of the Democratic Party’s big wins on Tuesday were a series of state and local elections that carried high stakes for election law and voting rights.
We walk you through what happened:
We walk you through what happened: