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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 12h

"Liberty Vote" cannot be trusted:

"Dominion Voting Systems, the election vendor that was falsely accused of rigging the 2020 election, is being sold and rebranded as Liberty Vote effective immediately [...] Dominion’s election products were used by millions of US voters across 27 states last year."

Former GOP election official buys Dominion Voting Systems, says he’ll push for paper ballots | CNN Politics

Dominion Voting Systems, the election vendor that was falsely accused of rigging the 2020 election, is being sold and rebranded as Liberty Vote effective immediately.

www.cnn.com

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 12h

The first American pope speaks the truth that the current occupants of the country's highest offices won't

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 23h

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 12h

Trump's Party of Death:

"Thirty-four men have died by court-ordered executions in the U.S. so far this year, and eight others are scheduled to be put to death by year’s end, including five in the next eight days."

4 states carried out 76% of the executions: Florida, Texas, Alabama, South Carolina.

5 executions in 8 days: Why the death penalty is being used more in the US this year

The U.S. has seen 34 executions so far in 2025, with eight more scheduled for later this year, including seven this month.

apnews.com

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 14h

Every day this country becomes more fascist

Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 14h

BREAKING: Letitia James has been indicted on one count of bank fraud in Virginia, charge brought directly by Lindsey Halligan, just like the Comey indictment.

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 1d

Bringing a survey to a gun fight

"Pollingism has failed Democrats and voters, strategist Anat Shenker-Osorio writes. "Here’s why, and what to do instead."

Bringing a survey to a gun fight

"Pollingism has failed Democrats and voters, strategist Anat Shenker-Osorio writes. "Here’s why, and what to do instead."

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 1d

Exactly. Governor Pritzker gets it.

We must not allow what Trump is doing to become "normal" or acceptable.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 1d

Horrific

spooky•girl•cassiopeia @sadgirlcassi.bsky.social · 2d

Portland cop to ICE agent: “You’re gonna get arrested if you keep driving into people.”
ICE agent : “I don’t care. Not many protesters. Won’t be messy.”

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 1d

Trump's ugly vulture budget is the correct terminology

#AlwaysReframe

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

“What’s happened to this part of western Wisconsin is part of a much larger crisis. Across the country, hospitals are vanishing, and a new wave of Medicaid cuts could accelerate the collapse.

President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill slashes nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over the next decade.”

'It can be a loss of life': First responders detail the deadly cost of rural hospital closures

Across the country, hospitals are vanishing, and a new wave of Medicaid cuts could accelerate the collapse.

abcnews.go.com

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 1d

Seattle’s Class of 2021 incumbents face grim reelection prospects this autumn, but not because of Donald Trump’s regime

Emerald City voters started souring on Mayor Bruce Harrell, City Council President Sara Nelson, and City Attorney Ann Davison well before the wannabe dictator returned to power…

Seattle’s Class of 2021 incumbents face grim reelection prospects this autumn, but not because of Donald Trump’s regime

Emerald City voters started souring on Mayor Bruce Harrell, City Council President Sara Nelson, and City Attorney Ann Davison well before the wannabe dictator returned to power in January, NPI's polling shows.

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 2d

And both were already cesspools with bot problems

The Verge @theverge.com · 2d

Facebook is turning into TikTok

Meta is making some changes to recommend more timely videos on the platform.

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

ICE is trying to recruit Seattle police officers to their ranks:

"As of Monday, total spending on the ads had topped $6.5 million, with the most spent since mid-September being $853,745 in the Seattle area. However, Atlanta saw the most in the past week, more than $947,000, according to AdImpact."

ICE airs ads stirring up local frustration to recruit police for mass deportation efforts

An Associated Press tally shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is spending millions of dollars on TV recruitment ads targeting officers frustrated by local restrictions on immigration enforc...

apnews.com

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

The perpetrator was not politically motivated. This is a mentally disturbed individual, according to the Washington State Patrol.

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

Interior of Washington State Capitol’s Legislative Building damaged by mentally impaired individual in late night attack

The suspect was apprehended by the Washington State Patrol within minutes, but not before leaving a trail of destruction that included a fire set in the majestic State Reception…

Interior of Washington State Capitol’s Legislative Building damaged by mentally impaired individual in late night attack

The suspect was apprehended by the Washington State Patrol within minutes, but not before leaving a trail of destruction that included a fire set in the majestic State Reception Room on its original rug.

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

The State Patrol tells NPI that their investigation has not uncovered a political motivation. "A sad story on all counts – troubled individual does damage to historic building and artifacts – but fortunately, no law enforcement, building users, or the suspect himself were injured," a spokesman said.

Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

🚨🚨🚨 Washington's Capitol was attacked. Via Speaker Jinkins:

“Last night, an intruder broke into the Legislative Building in Olympia and caused damage to the Rotunda, State Reception Room, and various flags through vandalism and fire. This attack on our state Capitol building is deeply troubling..."

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

"As I have often said, democracy is worth fighting for.”

END OF STATEMENT

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

"The state capitol is our permanent symbol of democracy and our belief in self-rule. We will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2028. Thanks to the work of the public servants at the State Department of Enterprise Services, I expect it to be fully restored by the end of the week."

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

"The fact remains, however, that we must all do our part in turning down the temperature. Violent rhetoric, property destruction, and violence against individuals are a cancer on our democratic society."

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

"Over the last several years, there has been a significant escalation in both violence-tinged political rhetoric and actual violence. We can continue to adapt security measures, and we will, designed to prevent and deter such incidents."

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

"... and charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree arson, and first-degree malicious mischief."

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

"The state patrol quickly apprehended the suspect as he was exiting the building following his rapid-fire damage spree. I commend the state patrol for their swift and professional response. He has been booked into Thurston County Jail... "

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

"... All flags by the fire pots on the east side of the rotunda were thrown over and one was burned. He broke a glass door to enter the State Reception Room, where he also set fire to several objects, including the original rug, which is a priceless treasure."

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

More details from Lieutenant Governor Heck:

“On Sunday evening, after 10 pm, an individual broke a window and entered the State Capitol Building. He proceeded in a fairly short period of time to damage several items in the building. He tipped over both iconic busts on the 3rd floor..."

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

Statement concludes:

"The people’s work will continue, and our commitment to transparency, safety, and service remains unwavering.”

NPI is working on getting more details.

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

“Washington’s historic Capitol is more than just a building — it is the people’s house, and it must always be a place where legislators, staff, and the public feel safe carrying out the important work of democracy. While this act of destruction is disturbing, we will not be deterred."

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Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 3d

statement continued:

"... to me, and House and Senate leadership are working closely with law enforcement and Capitol security to fully investigate the incident, assess the extent of the damage, and ensure the building remains a safe and secure space for everyone."

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