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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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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 5h

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 · 5h

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 · 5h

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

Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 5h

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 · 9h

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 · 8h

Hugs. So sorry to hear this.

Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 9h

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

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

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 · 14h

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 · 11h

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

Cascadia Journal @cascadiajournal.bsky.social · 11h

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 · 1d

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 · 23h

Keep being weird, Portland!

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 23h

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 · 1d

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

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The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 1d

"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 · 1d

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 · 1d

"...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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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Cascadia Journal @cascadiajournal.bsky.social · 1d

The latest news from #Cascadia: A judge blocked Trump's deployment of National Guard to Portland, Antifascist Frog defies the feds, the debate over whether fire regulations would hamper building backyard cottages, and two Seattle scientists win the Nobel: cascadia-journal.ghost.io/cascadia-tod...

Cascadia today: Judge prevents Guard deployment + fire regulations could hamper ADUs + Seattle scientists win Nobel

Judge rules against Guard deployment in Portland It's been a busy weekend in Portland and I'm just getting now up to speed after being away on a backpacking trip on Washington's wilderness coast. Aft...

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 1d

In my latest for @theurbanist.org I look at a debate between Washington fire marshals, home builders, and housing activists over stricter regulations for backyard cottages. Marshals say 5-foot access is needed, while architects and activists say that's overkill. www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/07/f...

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

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 2d

Returning from a respite at Cape Alava, my favorite place in the world. #Cascadia

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Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 2d

I mean, that IS a pretty big frog...

Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net · 2d

"hand-to-hand combat with antifa every night"

a guy in a frog costume standing facing a line of police and ICE agents in Portland

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Michael @fleerultra.bsky.social · 6d

this, not some anesthetized debate, is how you deal with nazis btw

Queer Satanic @queersatanic.bsky.social · 7d

Wow, the University of Washington's Psych 201 class does *not* play

go fuckin Huskies

Nazi UW students fuck off

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Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 5d

The testimony submitted to the Oregon v Trump case includes a September 21 email by Portland Police Bureau Sergeant Andrew Braun describing the behavior of three right-wing "counterprotestors": Rhein Amacher, Chelly Bouferrache, and Katie Daviscourt.

These 3 counter-protesters continue to be a chronic source of police and medical calls at ICE. Despite repeated advice from officers to stay away from the ICE crowd, they constantly return and antagonize the protesters until they are assaulted or pepper sprayed. They refuse or are reluctant to walk away from these confrontations, even when police are in the area trying to meet with them. They even engage in the same trespassing behavior on federal and trolley property as the main protesters. Aside from the confrontation between opposing protesters, there was no reported activity around ICE that would have otherwise generated a police response.

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Erica C. Barnett @ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 5d

Wilson doesn't take the bait on "my opponent's Defund movement," and says Harrell tried to lower standards for police hiring, hasn't implemented the 2017 police accountability ordinance, and hired Diaz over other qualified internal candidates.

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 5d

For what? A few protesters in furry costumes at an ICE facility? Fuck off, you third-rate fascists.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 5d

The messages show high-level officials in the Trump administration discussing the possible deployment of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, an infantry force that has dropped into combat zones in both World Wars, Vietnam and Afghanistan.

Trump officials discussed sending elite Army division to Portland, text messages show

A high-ranking White House official was indiscreetly texting about the Portland, Ore., planning last weekend, according to messages shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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Seattle Bike Blog @seattlebikeblog.com · 5d

There is so much cruelty in this story. Seattle should be a city of compassion and care. This is not an acceptable way to treat people. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Seattle residents report encampments in record numbers

More than 50,000 reports of homeless camping were made in the first eight months of this year, a 66% increase compared to the same time period last year.

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Andrew Engelson @andyengelson.bsky.social · 5d

Make sure to read the Stranger's profile of Katie Wilson, it's very good: www.thestranger.com/news/2025/10...

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