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Seattle librarian (ret) #Democracy #VotingRights #AbortionRights #Libraries #PNW #IDissent #NotGoingBack
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murray.senate.gov
Washington state: we're not out of the woods yet. Spread the word and make sure you and your family are prepared for power outages and other side effects of the flooding and extreme weather.
What to know about preparing for flooding, stormy weather
Here's what to know about preparing for potential power outages and floods as the forecast calls for more heavy rain and high winds this week.
www.seattletimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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governorferguson.bsky.social
I will be providing an update on the historic flooding in Washington state at noon. Watch on my Facebook or on TVW:
Gov. Bob Ferguson Media Availability - TVW
Gov. Bob Ferguson provides an update on historic flooding in Washington state.
www.tvw.org
December 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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markey.senate.gov
Donald Trump’s attacks on the SBA’s 8(a) program are attacks on Black and Brown-owned businesses. I’ll keep fighting to protect equity, access to capital, and real opportunity for every entrepreneur—not just the wealthiest few.
youtube.com/shorts/ZqS3Y...
I’ll keep fighting to protect equity, access to capital, and real opportunity for every entrepreneur
YouTube video by Senator Markey
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December 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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pbump.com
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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peterbakernyt.bsky.social
Trump said last year that he would focus on deporting immigrants who were violent criminals. But a study of arrests in major operations in DC, LA, Illinois and Massachusetts shows that the vast majority of those swept up by ICE have no criminal record.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
ICE Arrest Data Shows Many Immigrants With No Criminal Record
In high-profile operations, more than half of those arrested had no criminal record, an analysis shows.
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
🔥 AL GORE: “We already have way too many subservient cowards in Congress, the last thing we need is to send another one (Van Epps 🤖) — you can make tomorrow the turning point for our country by getting out and voting for Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social .” #TN7

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December 2, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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ddayen.bsky.social
The president has illegally declared war to stop fentanyl trafficking from a country that does not traffic that drug, claiming its leader is trafficking drugs himself, the day after pardoning a former leader of a country who is a convicted drug trafficker.
Just to level set
November 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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katestarbird.bsky.social
The UW Center for an Informed Public is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces: apply.interfolio.com/177901
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November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
TEN MONTHS IN:

The national debt is higher.

The trade deficit is wider.

The inflation rate has worsened.

The unemployment rate is up.
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
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November 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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ms.now
OPINION:

Lawrence: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom

@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com describes the effect of the government soon not providing food assistance for Americans during the shutdown
Lawrence: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom
YouTube video by MSNBC
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October 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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milestaylor.bsky.social
NEWS: Trump is inching closer to illegally invoking the Insurrection Act.

If ever there was a moment for America’s governors — especially in Blue States — to hold an emergency summit, it’s now.

The federal government is plotting invasions of their states.
October 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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gtconway.bsky.social
"Authoritarianism, it's a cancer. The symptoms are here, today... We thought it couldn't happen here... and now the disease is growing, metastasizing in America. But there is a cure—it requires you. On October 18, Americans will stand up, peacefully, for what makes America, America." nokings.org
October 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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murray.senate.gov
If it seems like the only sentence that Republicans can form these days consists of a noun, verb, and illegal immigrant—that’s because they have to resort to outright lies to defend their truly God-awful health care policies.

But lying can't hide the truth when premiums double.
September 30, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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vinguptamd.bsky.social
Since millions will listen to him or at least pay attention, we correct the record on the President’s completely nonsensical medical claims this morning.
September 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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repjamesclyburn.bsky.social
The cost of coffee has jumped nearly 21% compared to a year ago.

A big reason is Trump’s 50% tariff on goods from Brazil—the world’s largest coffee producer and America’s main supplier.

This is Trumpflation.
Coffee prices haven’t surged this much in decades | CNN Business
Coffee drinkers are in for a jolt long before their first sip.
www.cnn.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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gregsargent.bsky.social
Trump's scam of inventing "mortgage fraud" charges against his foes is failing. So he's set to fire a top prosecutor who is failing to bring charges, ABC reports.

Failing to bring corrupt prosecutions is now a firing offense. This is profound misconduct.

New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2006...
Trump Firing Top Prosecutor for Failing to Invent Fake Crimes by Foes
A U.S. attorney in Virginia is finding no evidence that Letitia James broke the law. In America, that’s justice. In Trumpworld, it’s a firing offense.
newrepublic.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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stevebenen.com
The volume of cases might make it seem as if this is normal, but the circumstances remain bizarre:

We’ve never seen a sitting American president who sued independent news organizations — several times — for publishing reports the White House disapproved of. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Why Trump’s new civil suit against The New York Times is so bizarre
Americans have never had a president who, while in office, sued independent news organizations for publishing reports the White House disapproved of.
www.msnbc.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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american.partisan.social
"Trump is a floundering figure of buffoonish incompetence who is simultaneously consolidating authoritarian power, which is precisely what makes this situation so combustible and dangerous." newrepublic.com/article/2000...
Trump Is a Weak and Failing President, and It’s Time to Say So
It’s possible for Trump to be an inept buffoon—but still extremely dangerous. And it shouldn’t be so hard to make that case.
newrepublic.com
September 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
Sonia Sotomayor, in Seattle area, talks about what gives her hope
Sonia Sotomayor, in Seattle area, talks about what gives her hope
The Supreme Court justice, whose recent dissents have painted a dire picture, gave a book reading in Lake Forest Park.
www.seattletimes.com
September 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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simonwdc.bsky.social
The oldest man ever elected to the Presidency disappears from public view for a week with no explanation and now has very public symptoms consistent with a stroke.

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atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 11
The right side of Trump's face was drooping during a 9/11 commemoration today (Getty)
September 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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santiagomayer.com
No hyperbole this is what the Supreme Court just authorized ICE to do.
September 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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therealjackhopkins.bsky.social
Kennedy’s vaccine crusade isn’t about health...it’s about sowing chaos. Confusion equals control. Repeat until it’s tattooed on your brain: It. Is. Part. Of. The. Op. To. Destabilize. The. United. States.
September 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM