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Robin @rtkimz.bsky.social · 14h

@chuckwendig.bsky.social are you moonlighting for The Needling?

The Needling @theneedling.com · 1d

5 Fun Places to Go Apple Picking This Weekend Because ICE Scared Off All Their Farmworkers: tinyurl.com/r2rwezfe

White woman with blonde braids wearing a plaid button-up cuffed at the sleeves as she happily picks apples in the fall sunlight

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Wil Wheaton @wilwheaton.net · 2d

Huh. As I was saying...

"Body-camera video of a Border Patrol agent involved in the shooting of a woman who was allegedly chasing agents in Brighton Park over the weekend shows an officer saying, “Do something, b----,” before pulling over and shooting the woman five times."

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 2d

IN HONOR OF FRIENDSHIP MONTH:

djt: "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey."

Epstein: "Yes we do, come to think of it."

djt: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday- and may every day be another wonderful secret."

And by "wonderful secret", he means raping children.

#PedoPrez

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Robin @rtkimz.bsky.social · 2d

I am right there with you. Prolly going to hit a morning showing on Friday!

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Erica C. Barnett @ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 3d

I really wish media covering Trump's invasion of US cities would step away from this "Trump wants to fight crime, but how bad is it really?" framing. They obviously don't give a shit about local crime, but this manufactured narrative dominates all the coverage.

www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

As Trump ramps up National Guard threats, what’s crime really like in Portland and Seattle?

Donald Trump has often name-checked both cities, describing them as dangerous. Here's what the numbers show.

www.seattletimes.com

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 3d

A PAC supporting Bruce Harrell has now raised more than $1 million from wealthy donors, and soon they will use it to attack me so that our city stays unaffordable. With less than a month until election day, I want to make a few things clear. #thisisyourcity

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 3d

My theological status is best described as "lazy agnostic," which is to say I am fairly certain that there is no god, but I'm not going to go out of my way to find out one way or another. If you're religious, cool, please don't use your religion as an excuse to be an asshole to other folks, thanks.

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Jeri Ryan (official account) @jerilryan.bsky.social · 3d

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 6d

Every American should see
this

They're having fun
Thousands of Americans losing their jobs
Millions of Americans will lose Healthcare
Healthcare Insurance premiums skyrocket
Grocery & Utilities costs soar

They don't care
They think it's funny
Wake up Americans
#TrumpsHealthCareShutdown

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 3d

Your friendly reminder that undoc workers actually _help subsidize federal programs for everybody else_.

In 2022 alone, they paid $25.7 billion into Social Security and $6.4 billion into Medicare—programs they can’t access due to their legal status👇🏽

americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/theyre-lyi...

They’re Lying, Dividing, And Distracting. Don’t Believe The GOP’s Shutdown Hype

“This isn’t about health care for undocumented immigrants—that’s already against the law," said Sen. Mark Warner. "It’s about the fact that Republicans are intentionally skyrocketing your premiums.”

americasvoicecnn.substack.com

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 4d

Delighted that Cory is having a moment with "Enshittification," because it's an accurate word for what's happening in tech and he's the right person to describe it.

(Gift link)

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...

A Powerhouse Writer Found One Word to Change the Debate About Tech

www.nytimes.com

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 3d

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Robin @rtkimz.bsky.social · 4d

Wow! Was not expecting a #ShootoutInSeattle between the @tampabaybuccaneers.bsky.social and @seattleseahawksbr.bsky.social ! Great game so far! #GoBucs 🏴‍☠️🏈

Robin @rtkimz.bsky.social · 4d

50 years ago we were treated to two awesome new teams in the NFL. I was hooked and have been a major @tampabaybuccaneers.bsky.social fan (and minor @seahawksofficial.com ) ever since. Incredible to watch these teams competing today! #GoBucs

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JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 5d

Cartoon from @anntelnaes.bsky.social 😞

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Kyle Ian @kyleian.cool · 5d

If you see this post a random picture from your device without explaining it.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 5d

Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.

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Robin @rtkimz.bsky.social · 5d

I would think it will continue to hold up until the end of capitalism in America or until the extinction of humanity, whichever comes first. 🫠

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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 6d

Next year, a lot of folks are going to see their premiums go up $1,000 or more per month because of a Republican policy.

If you start having to pay $1,000 extra every month, what will you stop being able to afford?

This is what Democrats are fighting to stop.

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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 6d

Two of the Needling Three have flipped.

The Needling @theneedling.com · Jun 24

Bruce Harrell Endorsers Encouraged to Blink Twice If They Need Help: tinyurl.com/2dek7ukv

"Let's Re-Elect Bruce" above portraits of from from left to right King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, Rep. Pramila Jayapal and King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci

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Cary Moon @carymoon.bsky.social · 6d

Agreed: shocking immorality, cruelty, and incompetence described in this story.

Tired of a mayor who has zero solutions, a serious lack of courage, and spends all his energy chasing approval from the rich guys?
Vote him out next month and let’s give @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social a chance.

Seattle Bike Blog @seattlebikeblog.com · 6d

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.

www.seattletimes.com

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Monica Maalouf, MD @maaloufmd.bsky.social · 6d

My husband was detained by ICE today

Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away

I have had zero contact or updates since

#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 6d

Even Grok knows the truth and is shouting it in ALL CAPS.

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Chris Morran @themorrancave.bsky.social · 7d

So the U.S. government made a huge show about the alleged threat posed by TikTok's Chinese ownership....

Meanwhile a major American military contractor owned by Elon Musk has quietly accepted direct and indirect investment from China.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Took Money Directly From Chinese Investors, Company Insider Testifies

The newly unsealed testimony marks the first time direct Chinese investment in the company has been disclosed, raising new questions about foreign ownership interests in one of America’s most importan...

www.propublica.org

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Robin @rtkimz.bsky.social · 7d

I like to hang out with great humans at #CoffeeOutside in Kirkland. It is about 5 miles away and I normally drive but during a #WeekWithoutDriving I had to mix things up a bit. A brisk walk to the bus bay and then a quick ride to the event. I was able to enjoy good coffee and conversation!

early morning in a light drizzle, the shadow of a person holding an umbrella is on the ground of what looks like a long road ahead

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Robin @rtkimz.bsky.social · 7d

Heading to #FoodNotBombs without a car because it is easy and fun to participate in the #WeekWithoutDriving

a person on a bridge pulling a wagon full of food with a light rail train in the background

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