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jbartontrue.bsky.social @jbartontrue.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Had to say goodbye to our best girl today. So lucky to have gotten almost 14 years with you.

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Natasha Kindred @thehoursgodsends.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Horrible new bullshit from the sea every time. It’s never ‘oh we found a new pink fish that is so happy’ it’s always stuff like this, the crush-depth screw-headed dongwongler, and it’s got to have big long creepy bits. Sick of the ocean tbh.

A photo of a Magnapinna squid captured by a deep sea drilling company.

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Rodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

WE’RE ON TO THE 2027 WOMENS WORLD CUP

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Michelle Goldberg @michellegoldberg.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/o...

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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Has this been done

Marco Rubio lunging for water with the words "pausa de hidratación" over the picture

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Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net · 31/03/2026

Travel writer Rick Steves on Washington's newly signed "Millionaires Tax"

Text from a Rick Steves post on Facebook:
"A Millionaires Tax? Let’s Try Shared Prosperity!
A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it. In 2029, Washington state will start collecting a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million. The 8,000,000 Washingtonians whose households make less than a million dollars a year will pay zero under this new tax and enjoy all the benefits of a better-funded state. And for the wealthy (like me and an estimated 30,000 others), every million dollars in taxable income that our households earn after the first million will cost us about $100,000.
It takes a lot of money to run a state that’s as livable as ours. Yet Washington is one of only nine states that don’t currently levy a traditional income tax. Our state is still funded by consumption taxes, such as sales and excise taxes, giving us the second-most regressive tax code in the country. (Only Florida has us beat.) And it’s time for Washington millionaires to pay our fair share.
Right about now, Republicans reading this are queuing up in the comments to holler their well-worn excuses: A state income tax will penalize, and therefore demoralize, Washington state’s job creators! Letting the rich get richer results in more wealth trickling down! Wealthy people will flee your state for those with more regressive taxation! (Since California and Oregon already have a comparable tax, that would be distant lands like Texas, Tennessee, and Nevada.)
As a wealthy person myself, I see this tax as essentially free money for all Washingtonians. Everybody in my state gains. And speaking from personal experience, I know that anyone who earns enough to be subject to this tax is beyond the point where consuming more adds to their security, their well-being, or even, arguably, their happiness — meaning there will be basically zero human cost."

Text from Rick Steves Facebook post:
"If you disagree, consider the minuscule impact this tax will have on my state’s millionaires. Now, contrast that with the value of close to $4 billion a year in tax revenue once it’s smartly invested in programs that will help the roughly one-third of Washington households living paycheck to paycheck.
For those who still aren’t convinced, here’s a lesson I’ve learned in my travels: Even if you’re motivated only by greed, if you know what’s good for you, you don’t want to be filthy rich in a society with a huge gap between rich and poor. It’s just not a nice place to raise your kids. And remember: Shrouds have no pockets…especially if you’re a multimillionaire with no heart for your neighbors.
Plus, helping build a better community for you and your neighbors just…feels good. I learned this firsthand back in 2011, when — after years of receiving a Bush-era tax break for the wealthy that I didn’t need — I noticed that to pay for that tax cut, public funding for community programs and institutions was being decimated. Recognizing the practical value of investing my tax savings in my community, I’ve donated $100,000 a year to our local arts center and symphony ever since, covering concert hall rental costs for our volunteer orchestra and much more. Paying a “self-imposed wealth tax” and knowing I’m helping my entire community has brought me great joy for 15 years and counting. It’s far from heroic…but it is a little lonely."

Text from Rick Steves Facebook post:
"The “millionaires tax” that Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law today will make our state better than ever — not just for the working class and poor, but for everyone who values a healthy and sustainable future. And for us millionaires who are enlightened enough to realize that we’ve reached a point where consuming more won’t make us genuinely happier, it just feels right to pay a little extra. For me, it’s biblical (“To whom much is given, much will be required”)… It’s European (after all, societies that are equitably funded are much more “content” than ours)… And — for those of us with a heart for the public good — it’s simply common sense.
Sign me up!"

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#1 Lifelong Houston Cougs Fan Brandi 😾 @itsthebrandi.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Two white friends tail me home if it's outside the hours when people are out and about. I'm damn near third generation Minnesotan. It's not just "you're a citizen you'll be fine." I'm a black woman alone. Who knows what they will do.

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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

This is 10th-grader Arnoldo Bazan. A citizen. Immigration agents grabbed him and put him in a chokehold. "We're from the United States bro!' he screamed. Agents took and sold his phone And when he finally got home hours later, his shirt was ripped, he neck had angry, red welts, and he sobbed.

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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans. 🧵 1 of 9

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Claire @baseball-broad.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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Emergency Shelters Now Open in Skagit County
If you or someone you know needs a safe place to go during the evacuation alerts, the following emergency shelters are confirmed open:
° Bethany Covenant Church (Mount Vernon)
Open now — just show up. No need to call.
° Concrete School District (High School)
Confirmed open - Doors close at 10 PM
° Hamilton First Baptist Church (Hamilton)
Confirmed open as an emergency shelter
@familypromiseskagit (Sedro-Woolley)
Confirmed open - limited space
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
at 18th and Hazel in Mount Vernon
Cascade Christian Church (Sedro-Woolley)
Shelter, food, and parking
360-855-1484
Pending Confirmation:
Mount Vernon First United Methodist Church
We will continue to update this post as more shelters are confirmed.
If you know of additional locations that are officially open, please share in the comments or message us so we can add them.

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Brian Floyd @brianmfloyd.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

we are procrastinators and you can also watch every step of the counting process in king county online kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...

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Watch us in action - King County, Washington

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

3-0 since Humpy won

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Mai Hoang @maiphoang.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

My latest for @cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social: The Big Beautiful Bill includes nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. However, healthcare officials hope a $50 billion fund included in the bill will mitigate some of the potential impacts from such cuts. www.cascadepbs.org/news/2025/09...

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WA reviews uses for its portion of $50B federal rural health funds

The Rural Health Transformation Program will distribute $100M annually to each state for five years in response to more than $990B in Medicaid cuts.

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Brian Floyd @brianmfloyd.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

the fucking seattle mariners baseball team

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Matt Ufford @mattufford.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

the Seattle Mariners: winners of 11 of their last 12; tied for the division lead; and, with a weekend series in Houston, absolutely in control of my emotions for the next 3 days. doctors are calling the range of outcomes for how I might feel on Monday morning "in no way healthy"

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Report: Nearly 750 rural U.S. hospitals are at risk of closure due to financial problems, including 19 here in Washington state. www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/705-...

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Washington State Hospital Association @wahospitals.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Congress is considering major cuts to Medicaid, known here as Apple Health. 1 in 4 Washingtonians access health care through Apple Health. These devastating cuts would harm even those who aren’t enrolled. Tell your congressperson to reject Medicaid cuts: shorturl.at/ZJQ7K

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