@etcrone.bsky.social
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After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
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We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
www.thestranger.com/guest-editor... This is the future I want to be a part of and make happen. Vote @girmayzahilay.bsky.social @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social before 8pm Tuesday, November 4th - choose courage and hope for the region we call home.
Guest Rant: Why I'm Casting My Ballot for Wilson and Zahilay
Cynthia A. Green, an eight decade resident of Seattle, wants you to vote and vote well.
www.thestranger.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
www.thestranger.com/guest-editor... This is the future I want to be a part of and make happen. Vote @girmayzahilay.bsky.social @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social before 8pm Tuesday, November 4th - choose courage and hope for the region we call home.
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When Washington DC Looks Away, King County Must Make Sure Our Neighbors Can Eat
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
When Washington DC Looks Away, King County Must Make Sure Our Neighbors Can Eat - PubliCola
By Girmay Zahilay In the coming days, thousands of families across King County could open their refrigerators and find more…
publicola.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
When Washington DC Looks Away, King County Must Make Sure Our Neighbors Can Eat
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
In a guest post, King County Councilmember @girmayzahilay.bsky.social says the county must provide food assistance to people losing SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
publicola.com/2025/11/03/w...
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My guy Girmay doesn’t only take the bus, he wants to work with me to make them faster and more reliable! Grateful for his partnership on this to deliver on better transit service!
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
My guy Girmay doesn’t only take the bus, he wants to work with me to make them faster and more reliable! Grateful for his partnership on this to deliver on better transit service!
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“In King County, the only king we recognize is…”
Thank you @seattleindivisible and the No Kings Coalition for bringing us together in one of the largest protests in our state’s history!
Let’s take action: seattleindivisible.com/post-rally-a...
Thank you @seattleindivisible and the No Kings Coalition for bringing us together in one of the largest protests in our state’s history!
Let’s take action: seattleindivisible.com/post-rally-a...
October 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
“In King County, the only king we recognize is…”
Thank you @seattleindivisible and the No Kings Coalition for bringing us together in one of the largest protests in our state’s history!
Let’s take action: seattleindivisible.com/post-rally-a...
Thank you @seattleindivisible and the No Kings Coalition for bringing us together in one of the largest protests in our state’s history!
Let’s take action: seattleindivisible.com/post-rally-a...
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Just wrapped up the No Kings rally here in Everett.
Thank you for being out there, peacefully protesting, and standing up to authoritarianism.
Thank you for being out there, peacefully protesting, and standing up to authoritarianism.
October 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Just wrapped up the No Kings rally here in Everett.
Thank you for being out there, peacefully protesting, and standing up to authoritarianism.
Thank you for being out there, peacefully protesting, and standing up to authoritarianism.
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I’m an immigrant — one of less than 20 naturalized citizens currently serving in Congress.
I am going to do absolutely everything I can to use my power to fight Trump’s hateful immigration policies and protect immigrants in every corner of this country.
I am going to do absolutely everything I can to use my power to fight Trump’s hateful immigration policies and protect immigrants in every corner of this country.
October 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m an immigrant — one of less than 20 naturalized citizens currently serving in Congress.
I am going to do absolutely everything I can to use my power to fight Trump’s hateful immigration policies and protect immigrants in every corner of this country.
I am going to do absolutely everything I can to use my power to fight Trump’s hateful immigration policies and protect immigrants in every corner of this country.
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Who do we mean when we say “Black Seattle”?
This mayoral race isn’t about personalities—it’s about whether symbolism becomes substance. What do “seats at the table” mean if the rest of us go hungry?
My latest column for the @soseaemerald.bsky.social
This mayoral race isn’t about personalities—it’s about whether symbolism becomes substance. What do “seats at the table” mean if the rest of us go hungry?
My latest column for the @soseaemerald.bsky.social
COLUMN | What This Mayoral Election Owes 'Black Seattle'
From City Hall to the Central District, Seattle's mayoral race raises deeper questions: Who speaks for "Black Seattle," and what does real representation look like beyond the ballot? Marcus Harrison G...
southseattleemerald.org
October 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Who do we mean when we say “Black Seattle”?
This mayoral race isn’t about personalities—it’s about whether symbolism becomes substance. What do “seats at the table” mean if the rest of us go hungry?
My latest column for the @soseaemerald.bsky.social
This mayoral race isn’t about personalities—it’s about whether symbolism becomes substance. What do “seats at the table” mean if the rest of us go hungry?
My latest column for the @soseaemerald.bsky.social
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If using the mail, please get your ballot in a mailbox no later the Friday before Election Day.
Drop boxes open on 10/16 and are open 24/7 until they close at 8 p.m. (sharp!) on Election Night. Folks can find a list and map of drop boxes at kce.wiki/DropBox
Drop boxes open on 10/16 and are open 24/7 until they close at 8 p.m. (sharp!) on Election Night. Folks can find a list and map of drop boxes at kce.wiki/DropBox
Ballot drop boxes - King County, Washington
kce.wiki
October 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
If using the mail, please get your ballot in a mailbox no later the Friday before Election Day.
Drop boxes open on 10/16 and are open 24/7 until they close at 8 p.m. (sharp!) on Election Night. Folks can find a list and map of drop boxes at kce.wiki/DropBox
Drop boxes open on 10/16 and are open 24/7 until they close at 8 p.m. (sharp!) on Election Night. Folks can find a list and map of drop boxes at kce.wiki/DropBox
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It was great to spend some time with @girmayzahilay.bsky.social in Kent today to hear his vision for how King County can support the needs of working families. 🏘️
October 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
It was great to spend some time with @girmayzahilay.bsky.social in Kent today to hear his vision for how King County can support the needs of working families. 🏘️
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Tell everyone you know: Register to vote NOW!
November’s General Election is less than a month away. ⏳
📅 Last day to register online or by mail: Oct 27
🗳️ In-person registration: Open until 8 PM on Election Day, Nov 4
Your voice matters.
VoteWA.gov
November’s General Election is less than a month away. ⏳
📅 Last day to register online or by mail: Oct 27
🗳️ In-person registration: Open until 8 PM on Election Day, Nov 4
Your voice matters.
VoteWA.gov
October 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Tell everyone you know: Register to vote NOW!
November’s General Election is less than a month away. ⏳
📅 Last day to register online or by mail: Oct 27
🗳️ In-person registration: Open until 8 PM on Election Day, Nov 4
Your voice matters.
VoteWA.gov
November’s General Election is less than a month away. ⏳
📅 Last day to register online or by mail: Oct 27
🗳️ In-person registration: Open until 8 PM on Election Day, Nov 4
Your voice matters.
VoteWA.gov
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Thank you, Mark. This is important.
Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
August 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Thank you, Mark. This is important.
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9. Now, as Bailey steps into his new role, the DOJ is in the midst of its own campaign to terrorize trans people, parents of trans youth, and gender-affirming care providers—including through subpoenas demanding sensitive patient and clinician information.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Government’s demand for trans care info sought addresses, doctors’ notes, texts
Legal experts said the Justice Department subpoenas related to medical care for transgender minors appear to be unprecedented.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
9. Now, as Bailey steps into his new role, the DOJ is in the midst of its own campaign to terrorize trans people, parents of trans youth, and gender-affirming care providers—including through subpoenas demanding sensitive patient and clinician information.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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Something I believe: allowing more people to be able to live in this amazing place is a moral necessity.
July 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Something I believe: allowing more people to be able to live in this amazing place is a moral necessity.
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There is only one possible ending to this story, and sports aren't the last chapter. I guarantee that if you haven't lost five decades of rights in two weeks, you have no idea what this feels like, so I'm begging you: protect trans kids right now with everything you've got.
July 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
There is only one possible ending to this story, and sports aren't the last chapter. I guarantee that if you haven't lost five decades of rights in two weeks, you have no idea what this feels like, so I'm begging you: protect trans kids right now with everything you've got.
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WATCH: Rep. Jeffries ends speech after breaking the record for the longest House floor speech
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
July 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
WATCH: Rep. Jeffries ends speech after breaking the record for the longest House floor speech
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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People believe better is possible
They’re tired of settling for less
They’re tired of settling for less
Strong night for left:
—Mamdani will finish well ahead in 1st round.
—All challenged NYC Progressive Caucus councilors will win, that's 10 of them.
—Left may add new councilors (e.g. some AOC- or WFP-endorsed non-incumbents up)
—The more liberal (WFP-endorsed) candidates up in Syracuse and Buffalo
—Mamdani will finish well ahead in 1st round.
—All challenged NYC Progressive Caucus councilors will win, that's 10 of them.
—Left may add new councilors (e.g. some AOC- or WFP-endorsed non-incumbents up)
—The more liberal (WFP-endorsed) candidates up in Syracuse and Buffalo
June 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
People believe better is possible
They’re tired of settling for less
They’re tired of settling for less
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Mayoral Candidate Katie Wilson: "People are going to keep moving to our region, and we need to plan for that growth. So I'm here to urge you to adopt a strong Comprehensive Plan that allows for more housing in neighborhoods throughout our city."
June 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Mayoral Candidate Katie Wilson: "People are going to keep moving to our region, and we need to plan for that growth. So I'm here to urge you to adopt a strong Comprehensive Plan that allows for more housing in neighborhoods throughout our city."
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8. The majority argues that the law does not discriminate against transgender people, but instead bars both cisgender and transgender people from receiving medication to treat gender dysphoria.
Sotomayor compares this to Loving v. Virginia:
Sotomayor compares this to Loving v. Virginia:
June 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
8. The majority argues that the law does not discriminate against transgender people, but instead bars both cisgender and transgender people from receiving medication to treat gender dysphoria.
Sotomayor compares this to Loving v. Virginia:
Sotomayor compares this to Loving v. Virginia:
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4. The ruling effectively greenlights medical care bans across the country and may pave the way for broader restrictions, including for adults, while leaving lower court rulings on bathrooms, schools, sports, and employment remain intact—for now.
June 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
4. The ruling effectively greenlights medical care bans across the country and may pave the way for broader restrictions, including for adults, while leaving lower court rulings on bathrooms, schools, sports, and employment remain intact—for now.
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1. Today, SCOTUS allowed for bans on trans care in a devastating, though limited, ruling in Skrmetti.
It ruled discrimination against gender dysphoria is not trans discrimination, and used the same rationale used by VA to defend its interracial marriage ban.
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It ruled discrimination against gender dysphoria is not trans discrimination, and used the same rationale used by VA to defend its interracial marriage ban.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
SCOTUS Allows For Trans Discrimination In Medical Care: A Full Analysis Of Today's Ruling
Today, SCOTUS released its ruling on Skrmetti, allowing Tennessee to ban transgender healthcare. The ruling was both devastating and limited, leaving many fights unsettled.
www.erininthemorning.com
June 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
1. Today, SCOTUS allowed for bans on trans care in a devastating, though limited, ruling in Skrmetti.
It ruled discrimination against gender dysphoria is not trans discrimination, and used the same rationale used by VA to defend its interracial marriage ban.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
It ruled discrimination against gender dysphoria is not trans discrimination, and used the same rationale used by VA to defend its interracial marriage ban.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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My Op-Ed in the @theurbanist.org today: Expand Urbanism, Emphasize Inclusion and Equity in Our Shared Vision
Thank you to Rian Watt for co-authoring this piece with me.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/12/o...
Thank you to Rian Watt for co-authoring this piece with me.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/12/o...
Op-Ed: Expand Urbanism, Emphasize Inclusion and Equity in Our Shared Vision - The Urbanist
# King County Council Chair Girmay Zahilay and Rian Watt make the case for a more inclusive urbanism:
www.theurbanist.org
June 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
My Op-Ed in the @theurbanist.org today: Expand Urbanism, Emphasize Inclusion and Equity in Our Shared Vision
Thank you to Rian Watt for co-authoring this piece with me.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/12/o...
Thank you to Rian Watt for co-authoring this piece with me.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/12/o...