Valarie Shanks
@valarieshanks.bsky.social
Running for Sultan City Council
She/Her/Hers | 22 | 🇺🇸 | 🏳️⚧️ | 🏳️🌈 | Democracy Advocate | Sky Valley Indivisible Member
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Hi! My name is Valarie Shanks, I’m a transgender woman from Sultan, Washington. I am officially running to fill the vacancy in the Sultan City Council. The appointed position will last through the November 2027 election.
It’s shameful to see the milk toast messages Democrats in high level positions have been putting out. What the illegitimate president is doing is not normal. This is a war against the people of the United States. It’s time we start acting like it.
January 16, 2026 at 11:32 AM
It’s shameful to see the milk toast messages Democrats in high level positions have been putting out. What the illegitimate president is doing is not normal. This is a war against the people of the United States. It’s time we start acting like it.
What the fuck is wrong on these people?
January 16, 2026 at 2:38 AM
What the fuck is wrong on these people?
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January 16, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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Things that happened today:
-Katie Wilson made expectations clear in an Executive Order around Route 8 bus lanes
-Sound Transit announced imminent plans for overnight bus service to SeaTac
-The WA House legalized neighborhood cafes and corner stores
-Katie Wilson made expectations clear in an Executive Order around Route 8 bus lanes
-Sound Transit announced imminent plans for overnight bus service to SeaTac
-The WA House legalized neighborhood cafes and corner stores
January 16, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Things that happened today:
-Katie Wilson made expectations clear in an Executive Order around Route 8 bus lanes
-Sound Transit announced imminent plans for overnight bus service to SeaTac
-The WA House legalized neighborhood cafes and corner stores
-Katie Wilson made expectations clear in an Executive Order around Route 8 bus lanes
-Sound Transit announced imminent plans for overnight bus service to SeaTac
-The WA House legalized neighborhood cafes and corner stores
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Lewiston, Maine: “One property manager whose tenants are almost exclusively African immigrants showed a reporter a form being passed around so undocumented parents could designate temporary guardians for their children in the event of their arrest.”
Immigrants prepare for their arrests and leave Lewiston ahead of ICE action
One property manager showed a reporter a form being passed around so undocumented parents could designate temporary guardians for their children in the event of their arrest.
www.bangordailynews.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Lewiston, Maine: “One property manager whose tenants are almost exclusively African immigrants showed a reporter a form being passed around so undocumented parents could designate temporary guardians for their children in the event of their arrest.”
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NEW STORY // Katie Wilson Orders Denny Bus Lane to Help Route 8 Riders
Story by Doug Trumm, via @theurbanist.org // 🔗
www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/15/k...
Story by Doug Trumm, via @theurbanist.org // 🔗
www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/15/k...
Katie Wilson Orders Denny Bus Lane to Help Route 8 Riders » The Urbanist
# Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson rolled out two executive orders on Thursday morning, seeking to get major initiatives rolling: expanding emergency housing for homeless residents and bus lanes to speed up...
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January 16, 2026 at 12:25 AM
NEW STORY // Katie Wilson Orders Denny Bus Lane to Help Route 8 Riders
Story by Doug Trumm, via @theurbanist.org // 🔗
www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/15/k...
Story by Doug Trumm, via @theurbanist.org // 🔗
www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/15/k...
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Stunning photos from Minneapolis, including this one by John Locher for the Associated Press. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
January 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Stunning photos from Minneapolis, including this one by John Locher for the Associated Press. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
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The old constitutional order is gone, and we should be straightforward about that. It’s becoming obvious that, whatever else is on the reconstruction agenda, ICE abolition must be included.
For goodness’ sake, Bill Kristol is in favor of it. Can you really not get there? trib.al/rPjQYKp
For goodness’ sake, Bill Kristol is in favor of it. Can you really not get there? trib.al/rPjQYKp
January 15, 2026 at 10:16 PM
The old constitutional order is gone, and we should be straightforward about that. It’s becoming obvious that, whatever else is on the reconstruction agenda, ICE abolition must be included.
For goodness’ sake, Bill Kristol is in favor of it. Can you really not get there? trib.al/rPjQYKp
For goodness’ sake, Bill Kristol is in favor of it. Can you really not get there? trib.al/rPjQYKp
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It’s time to impeach. I have voted TWICE this year to advance Articles of Impeachment for Donald Trump. After a year of threats on our own soil and our allies—Republicans are finally talking about impeachment. It’s about damn time.
Mr. President, you have been duly warned—now by the GOP.
Mr. President, you have been duly warned—now by the GOP.
January 15, 2026 at 10:26 PM
It’s time to impeach. I have voted TWICE this year to advance Articles of Impeachment for Donald Trump. After a year of threats on our own soil and our allies—Republicans are finally talking about impeachment. It’s about damn time.
Mr. President, you have been duly warned—now by the GOP.
Mr. President, you have been duly warned—now by the GOP.
Enough to make even the Grinch’s heart grow three times bigger.
January 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Enough to make even the Grinch’s heart grow three times bigger.
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Earlier this morning, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie B. Wilson announced two executive orders: one focused on accelerating housing and shelter solutions, and the other on improving transit with a new bus lane on Denny Way. Learn more ⬇️
Mayor Wilson announces executive orders to accelerate shelter & improve transit
YouTube video by Seattle Channel
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January 15, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Earlier this morning, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie B. Wilson announced two executive orders: one focused on accelerating housing and shelter solutions, and the other on improving transit with a new bus lane on Denny Way. Learn more ⬇️
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The Washington House just approved HB 1175, which would legalize neighborhood corner stores & cafes statewide. The bill was sent directly to the House floor after being approved in committee last session.
A last minute amendment dropped suburbs with fewer than 5,000 people. The vote was 94-2.
A last minute amendment dropped suburbs with fewer than 5,000 people. The vote was 94-2.
January 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM
The Washington House just approved HB 1175, which would legalize neighborhood corner stores & cafes statewide. The bill was sent directly to the House floor after being approved in committee last session.
A last minute amendment dropped suburbs with fewer than 5,000 people. The vote was 94-2.
A last minute amendment dropped suburbs with fewer than 5,000 people. The vote was 94-2.
Sultan School District is one of the districts being targeted by this illegitimate administration. This fight isn’t one we have the luxury to watch from afar, it’s arrived in our home. The time has come to stand up, to stand firm, in what is right.
1. In the aftermath of oral arguments at SCOTUS, the Trump Administration has sent out its largest federal investigation campaign yet against schools across the US with trans supportive policies.
Some, like Champlain Valley in Vermont, are fighting back.
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Some, like Champlain Valley in Vermont, are fighting back.
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"No Investigation Will Stop Us From Taking Care Of Our Kids": School Districts Respond To Latest Anti-Trans Threats From Trump Admin
School districts in CA, CT, HI, ME, MA, NV, NY, PA, VT, and WA received word that they would be placed under investigation for trans-supportive policies.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Sultan School District is one of the districts being targeted by this illegitimate administration. This fight isn’t one we have the luxury to watch from afar, it’s arrived in our home. The time has come to stand up, to stand firm, in what is right.
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1. In the aftermath of oral arguments at SCOTUS, the Trump Administration has sent out its largest federal investigation campaign yet against schools across the US with trans supportive policies.
Some, like Champlain Valley in Vermont, are fighting back.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Some, like Champlain Valley in Vermont, are fighting back.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
"No Investigation Will Stop Us From Taking Care Of Our Kids": School Districts Respond To Latest Anti-Trans Threats From Trump Admin
School districts in CA, CT, HI, ME, MA, NV, NY, PA, VT, and WA received word that they would be placed under investigation for trans-supportive policies.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:16 PM
1. In the aftermath of oral arguments at SCOTUS, the Trump Administration has sent out its largest federal investigation campaign yet against schools across the US with trans supportive policies.
Some, like Champlain Valley in Vermont, are fighting back.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Some, like Champlain Valley in Vermont, are fighting back.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
It’s happening now! I’m actually doing this. I care deeply about my community, and seeing everything happening in Minneapolis has encouraged me to step up and fight for my community. We stand as one against the tyranny of ICE and the illegitimate president.
I’ve thought about running for office way more than I should, honestly.
someone please give me a job with actual hours of paid work before I do something stupid like join a cult or run for elected office
January 15, 2026 at 10:06 AM
It’s happening now! I’m actually doing this. I care deeply about my community, and seeing everything happening in Minneapolis has encouraged me to step up and fight for my community. We stand as one against the tyranny of ICE and the illegitimate president.
When is enough? Governors and mayors must use their power to protect their communities. If the illegitimate president is going to occupy our streets, then our legitimate governors and mayors must stand up, grow a spine, and protect their people.
He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.
I think as of tonight it's imperative on governors to recognize that Trump has abdicated his office by waging war on Americans.
It needs to be stated clearly. I am aware of what this means.
I'm absolutely NOT advocating anybody go out and do stupid shit. Don't go do stupid shit
It needs to be stated clearly. I am aware of what this means.
I'm absolutely NOT advocating anybody go out and do stupid shit. Don't go do stupid shit
January 15, 2026 at 7:57 AM
When is enough? Governors and mayors must use their power to protect their communities. If the illegitimate president is going to occupy our streets, then our legitimate governors and mayors must stand up, grow a spine, and protect their people.
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He really is doing all of it.
January 15, 2026 at 4:36 AM
He really is doing all of it.
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If this be terrorism, make the most of it.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche calls what is happening in Minneapolis an “insurrection” and threatens to go after Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey over their “terrorism.”
January 15, 2026 at 6:17 AM
If this be terrorism, make the most of it.
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Non-protesting dad just trying to hustle his kids, as young as 6mo, out of the neighborhood. ICE threw a flash-bang INTO HIS car, all 6 kids in the hospital now.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
That is what was relayed
January 15, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Non-protesting dad just trying to hustle his kids, as young as 6mo, out of the neighborhood. ICE threw a flash-bang INTO HIS car, all 6 kids in the hospital now.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
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He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.
I think as of tonight it's imperative on governors to recognize that Trump has abdicated his office by waging war on Americans.
It needs to be stated clearly. I am aware of what this means.
I'm absolutely NOT advocating anybody go out and do stupid shit. Don't go do stupid shit
It needs to be stated clearly. I am aware of what this means.
I'm absolutely NOT advocating anybody go out and do stupid shit. Don't go do stupid shit
January 15, 2026 at 5:41 AM
He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.
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the people of MN have been murdered, brutalized and kidnapped for weeks now and have remained *amazingly* peaceful in the face of it. lecturing citizens to not “take the bait” etc is pretty disrespectful after a point and avoids the real question: how long are they supposed to take this, undefended?
State investigators have been on the scene in North Minneapolis.
I know you’re angry. I’m angry. What Donald Trump wants is violence in the streets.
But Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace.
Don’t give him what he wants.
I know you’re angry. I’m angry. What Donald Trump wants is violence in the streets.
But Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace.
Don’t give him what he wants.
January 15, 2026 at 5:39 AM
the people of MN have been murdered, brutalized and kidnapped for weeks now and have remained *amazingly* peaceful in the face of it. lecturing citizens to not “take the bait” etc is pretty disrespectful after a point and avoids the real question: how long are they supposed to take this, undefended?
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before I go to bed, I feel obliged to emphasize how tonight’s rampage in northern Minneapolis was, by no exaggeration, a glorified episode of klan night riding by federally deputized groypers. Yes, DHS always had these people but the difference now is that they’re in charge and with a $175B budget.
oh my god????
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 AM
before I go to bed, I feel obliged to emphasize how tonight’s rampage in northern Minneapolis was, by no exaggeration, a glorified episode of klan night riding by federally deputized groypers. Yes, DHS always had these people but the difference now is that they’re in charge and with a $175B budget.
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Sure seems like ICE is gping into a violence spiral in MN. They act out, people monitor and protest, they get madder and more agitated, people monitor and protest more.
They‘re going to kill more people, administration’s going to congratulate and encourage more, they’re gonna kill MORE people.
They‘re going to kill more people, administration’s going to congratulate and encourage more, they’re gonna kill MORE people.
January 15, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Sure seems like ICE is gping into a violence spiral in MN. They act out, people monitor and protest, they get madder and more agitated, people monitor and protest more.
They‘re going to kill more people, administration’s going to congratulate and encourage more, they’re gonna kill MORE people.
They‘re going to kill more people, administration’s going to congratulate and encourage more, they’re gonna kill MORE people.
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140 showed up to protest ICE in Monroe Sunday January 11th.
Time to push out the Trump Administration!
Time to push out the Trump Administration!
January 12, 2026 at 3:39 AM
140 showed up to protest ICE in Monroe Sunday January 11th.
Time to push out the Trump Administration!
Time to push out the Trump Administration!