Owen
@owenpick.bsky.social
Seattle based, (mostly) earnest poster.
Please stop demanding public transit fix our broken safety net and criminal justice system.
Opinion | Something Surprising Happens When Bus Rides Are Free
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Please stop demanding public transit fix our broken safety net and criminal justice system.
An entire political party committed to doing cruelty and violence to little kids.
February 14, 2026 at 7:48 PM
An entire political party committed to doing cruelty and violence to little kids.
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This is what Republicans want. Vote every last one of them out, no matter the office. Don't let these monsters anywhere near government again.
In the early morning, ICE raided the elementary school bus stop during the pick-up time, causing panic among the 4th and 5th graders. This unfortunate event took place outside the Woodland Village Apartments in Lindenwold, New Jersey.
February 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
This is what Republicans want. Vote every last one of them out, no matter the office. Don't let these monsters anywhere near government again.
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notice that in the video quoted here the person who said he is engaging in protest for the first time in his life says, with emotion, “that’s not who we are,” in reference to ICE terrorizing grade schoolers.
think about this person every time you see someone scolding someone else for saying that
think about this person every time you see someone scolding someone else for saying that
In 1854, after watching the federal government deploy 2000 federal troops and spend $40,000 sending Anthony Burns back into slavery, Boston's Amos Adams Lawrence said “we went to bed one night old-fashioned, conservative, Compromise Union Whigs and waked up stark mad Abolitionists.”
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 5:22 PM
notice that in the video quoted here the person who said he is engaging in protest for the first time in his life says, with emotion, “that’s not who we are,” in reference to ICE terrorizing grade schoolers.
think about this person every time you see someone scolding someone else for saying that
think about this person every time you see someone scolding someone else for saying that
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When we teach police officers that large and small rules do not apply to them, it directly encourages the disregard for public safety evident in police shootings, violence against protestors, and reckless driving.
February 13, 2026 at 11:42 PM
When we teach police officers that large and small rules do not apply to them, it directly encourages the disregard for public safety evident in police shootings, violence against protestors, and reckless driving.
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On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
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Take action now! Tell your state representatives you want them to pass HB2095 to strengthen accountability for drivers who hit people walking or biking: app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2095
A vote is expected soon, and your voice makes a difference. cc: @wabike.bsky.social @cascade.org
A vote is expected soon, and your voice makes a difference. cc: @wabike.bsky.social @cascade.org
February 14, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Take action now! Tell your state representatives you want them to pass HB2095 to strengthen accountability for drivers who hit people walking or biking: app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2095
A vote is expected soon, and your voice makes a difference. cc: @wabike.bsky.social @cascade.org
A vote is expected soon, and your voice makes a difference. cc: @wabike.bsky.social @cascade.org
Malloy could qualify their statement by saying they won't vote for a Dem in the primary. Just saying.
February 13, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Malloy could qualify their statement by saying they won't vote for a Dem in the primary. Just saying.
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KMBC: "A woman tried to set a fire at a South Kansas City warehouse that had been rumored as a possible ICE detention center. Earlier today, the company that owns the property confirmed it is no longer moving forward with a sale to the U.S. government."
February 13, 2026 at 4:50 AM
KMBC: "A woman tried to set a fire at a South Kansas City warehouse that had been rumored as a possible ICE detention center. Earlier today, the company that owns the property confirmed it is no longer moving forward with a sale to the U.S. government."
No?
How about we just illustrate you can prosecute, convict and imprison criminals, including rich ones and immigrants?
How about we just illustrate you can prosecute, convict and imprison criminals, including rich ones and immigrants?
Democrats should promise, today, that Melania Trump, Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will be stripped of citizenship and deported if the administration advances this effort
cool, cool. so we are sort of like citizens, but not really?
February 13, 2026 at 8:12 AM
No?
How about we just illustrate you can prosecute, convict and imprison criminals, including rich ones and immigrants?
How about we just illustrate you can prosecute, convict and imprison criminals, including rich ones and immigrants?
You're telling the person who talks about politics and makes money by attracting internet attention might not be entirely on the level?
February 13, 2026 at 7:48 AM
You're telling the person who talks about politics and makes money by attracting internet attention might not be entirely on the level?
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Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
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hasan, who is not trans or queer, saying that Dems would shoot every trans person in the head to win elections, is just straight up ratfucking, indefensible
February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
hasan, who is not trans or queer, saying that Dems would shoot every trans person in the head to win elections, is just straight up ratfucking, indefensible
Any leftist worth their salt will care deeply about solidarity and knows that means voting Dem in a general election.
February 13, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Any leftist worth their salt will care deeply about solidarity and knows that means voting Dem in a general election.
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not me though. i feel pretty good about that actually
AOC was Biden’s strongest soldier is a madness rune for people in every faction of the party
February 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM
not me though. i feel pretty good about that actually
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The online far left has the ability to generate negative vibes for democrats but commands approximately zero votes. Almost like it’s an op
February 13, 2026 at 4:28 AM
The online far left has the ability to generate negative vibes for democrats but commands approximately zero votes. Almost like it’s an op
It's not about Newsom.
It's not about Buttigieg.
It's about the perceived Democratic frontrunner.
And the wreckers are coming for that person.
It's not about Buttigieg.
It's about the perceived Democratic frontrunner.
And the wreckers are coming for that person.
she's a liberal and therefore supports a dictatorship of the bourgeoisie
February 13, 2026 at 7:23 AM
It's not about Newsom.
It's not about Buttigieg.
It's about the perceived Democratic frontrunner.
And the wreckers are coming for that person.
It's not about Buttigieg.
It's about the perceived Democratic frontrunner.
And the wreckers are coming for that person.
This stuff makes me so sad I usually don't post it.
7-Year-Old Migrant Girl Dies Of Dehydration And Shock In U.S. Border Patrol Custody
The girl's death underscores the crisis precipitated by large groups of families seeking asylum where there are inadequate facilities to detain them.
www.npr.org
February 13, 2026 at 7:18 AM
This stuff makes me so sad I usually don't post it.
Among many themes, IMO this was Mamdani's most important national narrative win. He's a mayor who loves his city.
The era of city leaders swept to power in a wave of resentment was awful. It's a self reinforcing doom cycle. A city has serious problems and then elects people who sh*t on the city.
The era of city leaders swept to power in a wave of resentment was awful. It's a self reinforcing doom cycle. A city has serious problems and then elects people who sh*t on the city.
There were a couple themes of the 2024 election but one was a declaration of war on American cities by American rural/exurban voters
He’s also doing this in Memphis…no one is reporting on it
February 13, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Among many themes, IMO this was Mamdani's most important national narrative win. He's a mayor who loves his city.
The era of city leaders swept to power in a wave of resentment was awful. It's a self reinforcing doom cycle. A city has serious problems and then elects people who sh*t on the city.
The era of city leaders swept to power in a wave of resentment was awful. It's a self reinforcing doom cycle. A city has serious problems and then elects people who sh*t on the city.
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There were a couple themes of the 2024 election but one was a declaration of war on American cities by American rural/exurban voters
He’s also doing this in Memphis…no one is reporting on it
February 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
There were a couple themes of the 2024 election but one was a declaration of war on American cities by American rural/exurban voters
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nobody posted the clip anywhere so i went and dug the whole episode up
February 13, 2026 at 5:22 AM
nobody posted the clip anywhere so i went and dug the whole episode up
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This is just unconscionable man
February 13, 2026 at 1:43 AM
This is just unconscionable man
If they're serious about due process they'll prosecute the internal officers who have already committed crimes.
Homan: "ICE is a legitimate federal law enforcement agency. We're not out scouring the streets to disappear people or deny people their civil rights or due process."
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
If they're serious about due process they'll prosecute the internal officers who have already committed crimes.
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Final EIA-860 is out, and 2025 really did it: 54 GW of new U.S. electric capacity, 96% clean. Solar again carries the offense, and we built more storage in 2025 than the cumulative total through 2023. More and more and more additions... but also record low retirements.
February 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Final EIA-860 is out, and 2025 really did it: 54 GW of new U.S. electric capacity, 96% clean. Solar again carries the offense, and we built more storage in 2025 than the cumulative total through 2023. More and more and more additions... but also record low retirements.
Boards are accountability mechanisms. They review financials. They hire and fire leadership. They make decisions about raising money.
They aren't immersed in operations. Sound Transit's specifically are not engineers or planners.
They should have virtually zero input on engineering and design.
They aren't immersed in operations. Sound Transit's specifically are not engineers or planners.
They should have virtually zero input on engineering and design.
Board power and make-up.
The board needs to be forced out of design and engineering as much as possible and the representation shouldn't parochial.
The board needs to be forced out of design and engineering as much as possible and the representation shouldn't parochial.
February 12, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Boards are accountability mechanisms. They review financials. They hire and fire leadership. They make decisions about raising money.
They aren't immersed in operations. Sound Transit's specifically are not engineers or planners.
They should have virtually zero input on engineering and design.
They aren't immersed in operations. Sound Transit's specifically are not engineers or planners.
They should have virtually zero input on engineering and design.