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Goldy @goldy.horsesass.org · 29/09/2026

In 2027 Seattle's minimum wage will be $22.14 per hour. That's more than THREE TIMES the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour—a rate that hasn't been raised since 2009. And yet somehow we're not the jobless wasteland orthodox economics would predict. Weird.

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Seattle announces 2027 minimum wage

The minimum wage in Seattle will increase 3.9% next year.

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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 26/09/2026

Starbucks is ending their DEI initiatives nationwide. If you’re a customer, BOYCOTT STARBUCKS. If you’re a Starbucks worker, organize your union to protect you and your coworkers before things get even worse.

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Orca Behavior Institute @orcabehaviorinstitute.org · 26/09/2026

With a wide array of gift cards, gift certificates, and gift baskets, our online auction is a great opportunity to support our work while making a purchase you might make anyway for a restaurant, hotel stay, massage, wine-tasting....the list goes on and on! www.32auctions.com/OBI2026

A collage of photographs highlighting items in OBI's online fundraising auction which ends on Sunday. Available items include gift certificates, gift cards, or gift baskets from Hama Hama Oysters, Captain Whidbey Inn, Chukar Cherries, Seabear Smokehouse, San Juan Vineyard, Swinomish Lodge, Gorjana Jewelry, and Pagliacci Pizza.

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Whitney Curry Wimbish @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The youngest person his pager attack killed was 9-year-old Fatima Abdullah, who had just started 4th grade. The pager was on a table when it went off and she picked it up to take to her dad. It exploded in her face and reports said it covered the room in her blood. She wanted to learn English.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

ICE brutally detain woman's gardener-right in front of her house. 4 goons drag and violently pull man out of truck head-first. Kneel on his back after pinned down to pavement. "I can't breathe! I can't breathe!" he cries out. Incident occurred in Everett, Washington.

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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This aired just the once in 1998 on the live SNL show for which McKay wrote it. It was effectively banned as it never aired again. I wonder why. MEDIA-OPOLY

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Norway’s 2026 whale hunt season has come to an end. Here are two key figures: 418 minke whales killed (but this does not include the unborn calves that die when pregnant females are shot). 1% of Norwegians regularly eat whale meat. This is a pointless slaughter. 👇 tinyurl.com/5n89eenx

Minke whale emerges from the ocean surface

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Lisa Guerrero @lisaguerrero.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Not only did I meet Robert Kraft, I worked for him. His kid Jonathan asked me to “remove the black music” from my gameday playlist in ‘94 & I refused so they fired me. I was the cheerleader director at the time. I sued them for wrongful termination and won. So yes, I know that motherfucker.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

KAEPERNICK: The part that I hope people take away in this moment is what Robert Kraft and what they’re saying by denying Macklemore is they are openly colluding. They also want people to know that if you take an action that they don’t agree with, they will come for you.

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Genie Lauren @moreandagain.me · 16/09/2026

Folks don't hate the NFL enough, tbh

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gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I asked AT&T Stadium about the Rolling Stone report about how they objected to Macklemore coming to Arlington next month. They didn't comment, but as I've noted they're still hosting Kanye West in November: www.chron.com/culture/arti...

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AT&T Stadium, which will host Ye this fall, objected to Macklemore

The Seattle rapper was dropped from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour bill.

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Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

There’s such an easy answer to this “gotcha” question and it’s “Sports are inherently unsafe and unfair and it’s ridiculous to single out trans athletes when we allow 150 pound linebackers to go up against 260 pound linemen in freshman football on a daily basis. Let kids play with their friends.”

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

You know, there is a constitutional mechanism to remove a president who is unable to discharge the duties of his office.

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Melissa Nadia Viviana 🐸 @resistrebelrevolt.net · 07/09/2026

In my lifetime, Republicans have gone from impeaching a president for lying about a blowjob to not wanting to impeach a president who commits 10 crimes per day, including fraud, stealing, & massive violations of the constitution. This isn't "politics as usual." It's a psychological break in reason.

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day! “The upper class keeps all the money and pays no taxes. The middle class pays all the taxes and does all the work. The poor are just there to scare the shit out of the middle class.” - George Carlin

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Nora Kenworthy @kenworthy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Day three of fourth grade and my child was presented with a school district (SPS) approved presentation about how using AI to generate ideas, brainstorm and do research is fine. I feel like I’m going to blow a gasket.

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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Apparently people are sharing this far and wide on social media, which I think is horrible. This could cripple ICE operations. PLEASE do not share this.

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Tom Wallach @mdwallach.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I want to make sure everyone in the city is aware that SUNY Downstate operates a large and extremely skilled LGBTQ and gender affirming care clinic, and we have repeatedly reiterated our intention to go to jail before we stop.

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Ashley Holden 🩷 M.Ed. @mrsholden2019.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

So #MitchMcConnell just gets to be dead & no one cares anymore? He just keeps collecting a paycheck, taking unlimited time off & everyone shrugs? I'm a teacher fighting stage 4 #cancer & if I was even 10 minutes late to work, I'd hear about it. If I disappeared, didn't call in, I'd be unemployed.

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John Travolta Confused Meme

ALT: John Travolta Confused Meme

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MapQuest @mapquest.com · 27/08/2026

We’re not changing it.

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BestBets @bestbets206.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

So disgusting and depressing.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 29/08/2026

We are rapidly devolving into a dystopian state. ICE is ordering $2 MIL worth of robot dogs that can open doors, track people and see 360 degrees.

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Robert Cruickshank @robertcruickshank.com · 27/08/2026

2013: SPS teachers nearly strike 2015: SPS teachers strike 2018: SPS teachers nearly strike 2022: SPS teachers strike 2026: SPS teachers authorize a strike Notice a pattern? Seattle Public Schools has terrible labor relations, bargains like they’re Boeing, and refuses to collaborate with SEA.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It’s been almost 90 days since the American people have seen or heard from Mitch McConnell. We’re still paying his salary.

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Citizen Jones @citizenjones123.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Did you know all 15 US Bases in the Middle East have been destroyed along with tens of billions in equipment? No? Thank the centrist Democrats and their Surrender Caucus. They won’t bring up Gary IN either.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 27/08/2026

REMINDER: Mitch McConnell hasn’t been seen or heard from in now 73 days. Yet he still: •Has his job •Gets paid, and •Gets free world-class healthcare The man who voted against a living wage, against universal healthcare, & against guaranteed paid leave—gets all three as he needs it most.😐

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W.E.D.em Boyz @leftistwonk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

ICE has fallen out of the headlines but July marked the largest number of migrant detentions ever on record. Five migrants have died in ICE custody in the last two months. It's also currently impossible to legally migrate to this country, as 100% of visa applications have been paused.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Lake Ontario's name comes from the Wyandot word Ontarí'io, which is typically translated as "beautiful lake". The Kanienʼkéha called it Katarokwi. Samuel de Champlain called it Lac de St. Louis. The name Lacus Ontario was first recorded in 1660 by Francis Creuxius.

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Danielle Lalonders @dlalonders.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

nba players are some bitches for not saying anything about the extreme harassment the wnba is dealing with right now

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Goldy @goldy.horsesass.org · 24/08/2026

Dear Governor Bob Ferguson, AG Nick Brown, and SOS Steve Hobbs, and every courageous county elections director in WA state. What we need from you is a joint press conference announcing that you will not comply with this order to subvert our elections, whatever the risk to your own liberty.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

20 years ago @rosie.com had “snake oil salesman” Trump figured out completely, no wonder he hates her 👇🏽 (H/T @krassenstein.bsky.social )

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ᴋɪɴɢᴘɪɴ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ ɪɴᴋᴘᴇɴ @killlthehype.blacksky.app · 23/08/2026

16 months ago: Never forget how it started.

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BestBets @bestbets206.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I don’t feel any sympathy for Harp or any other tRump supporter. I’ll save my sympathy for the kids trapped in detention facilities, and brown and Black friends who are scared shitless about being kidnapped by ICE. She supports all that. “But, but, but poor little naive blonde girl.” 🤮

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Citizens' Impeachment @citizensimpeachment.com · 20/08/2026

If you want to save these horses Trump must be impeached and removed immediately. Join us as we demand action from our inert and lethargic Congress. www.citizensimpeachment.com www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/u...

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Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter (Gift Article)

A legal loophole allows the government to sell mustangs on the cheap, stripping them of protections and clearing their path to destruction.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

On the left: Oliver North, convicted for his role in illegally selling missiles to Iran during the Reagan administration. On the right: Fox News “military analyst” Oliver North, who thinks Iran shouldn’t have missiles. Same guy. Same Oliver North.

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🗽LOLGOP🗽 @lolgop.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This is a very impressive documentary about the massive waste of ICE flights, produced by a local news team from Seattle. Sucks that more people haven't seen it.

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WATCH | ICE AIR: Inside America's Secret Deportation Network

YouTube video by KING 5 Seattle

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BestBets @bestbets206.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

So I guess the highlight of this Seattle Mariners season will be Jimothy the raccoon since playing good baseball doesn’t seem to be in the cards. At least I have a choice of whether or not to watch this embarrassment, right mariners.com?

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Official Seattle Mariners Website | MLB.com

The official website of the Seattle Mariners with the most up-to-date information on news, tickets, schedule, stadium, roster, rumors, scores, and stats.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

All students in Seattle public schools will receive free school meals starting this fall, joining dozens of other states and cities. Kudos to Mayor Katie Wilson and City Council for getting this done. It’s a huge step forward — and a reminder that we have the power to fix the system.

seattletimes.com

Free meals at all Seattle Public Schools will begin this fall

All Seattle Public Schools students will receive free school lunch starting this fall after a unanimous City Council vot

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Mayor Katie B. Wilson @mayor.seattle.gov · 15/08/2026

The Summer Meals Program offers nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks to anyone ages 1-18 at 50 locations across the city. No ID, proof of residency, or application is required. Find a meal site near you at seattle.gov/Summer-Food.

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Summer Meals Program

YouTube video by Mayor Katie B. Wilson

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Cortana 🌧️ Napping @cortanav.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Vaccine clinics in south King County are available this week for: All childhood vaccines for people 18 and under && Select vaccines for uninsured adults  Bring proof of insurance && vaccine card, if available. Proof of residency NOT required. birdseye-wa.cdn.prod.prepmodapp.com/appointment/...

The first day of school is just weeks away!
Get your family's vaccines taken care of this week:

Tuesday, 8/18/26 3 PM - 7 PM
Dimmitt Middle School
12320 80th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178
Bus routes: 106

Thursday, 8/20/26 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Akin Kent
212 5th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
Bus routes: 914, 164, 165, 566

Thursday, 8/20/26 3 PM - 5 PM
Youth Source Tukwila Parking Lot
645 Andover Park W
Tukwila, WA 98188
Bus routes: 150, 906

Saturday, 8/22/26 9 AM - 1 PM
Federal Way High School
30611 16th Ave S Federal Way
WA 98003
Bus routes: 901, A Line

Registration is highly encouraged. No proof of residency or insurance required.

Services offered:
All childhood vaccines for people 18 and under.

Select vaccines for uninsured adults. See registration page for details.
 Please bring proof of insurance and vaccine card, if available. Registration is highly encouraged. We welcome drop-in patients based on availability. Registered appointments will be prioritized.

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Joe Roberts 🔥💙🔥🐸 @robbyjoe.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

He didn’t change. They did.

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I don't know how much this is rising to the surface, but the sailor who jumped overboard and had to be rescued is only 19 years old. Anyone would crack under these conditions, but let's remember that a lot of enlisted people are basically kids. www.ms.now/news/uss-abr...

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'The boat is finally getting to me': Wife of USS Lincoln sailor who jumped overboard shares texts

The wife of a sailor who jumped off the USS Lincoln told MS NOW her husband expressed his mental health concerns to leadership during his long deployment on the aircraft carrier in the Iran war, but w...

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

these guys need to go to jail for this, theres no coming back from this without it

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 10/08/2026

Important: Trump’s executive order is NOT legislation. Though the executive order promotes more misinformation about vaccines, nothing has changed about the availability of childhood vaccines. For evidence-based guidance, please follow and share American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/08/2026

🔥 Here's Whitehouse's entire remarkable speech opposing Blanche: "What's left of this committee when we don't demand straight answers? How many times has DOJ been asked what became of the $50k that the FBI reported it handed to Homan? ... our R colleagues see no evil, hear no evil, & speak no evil."

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Whitehouse on Blanche: "Today is a sad and embarrassing day"

YouTube video by Aaron Rupar

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 04/08/2026

It’s a sad day for the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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