jaz
@jazzyspraxis.bsky.social
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No concentration camps in Seattle, thanks.
Seattle lawmaker wants to ban new detention centers, jails
The unsaid context is clearly the federal government’s push to expand immigration enforcement — and Seattle’s near-unanimous opposition to that effort.
www.seattletimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
No concentration camps in Seattle, thanks.
My favorite accomplishment this week: Valentines
February 13, 2026 at 11:13 PM
My favorite accomplishment this week: Valentines
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local man appears on television
Will a proposed tax on the state’s highest earners make Washington more affordable, or open the door to broader income taxes? City Inside/Out's @callananseattle.bsky.social hosts guests from both sides of the debate.
State Democrats push "Millionaire Tax" as critics warn of expansion
YouTube video by Seattle Channel
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February 13, 2026 at 11:07 PM
local man appears on television
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With love from the Futurewise Program Staff!
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February 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
With love from the Futurewise Program Staff!
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1/2 First Executive Order from @girmayzahilay.bsky.social
🙅 Bans ICE enforcement in King County (KC) non-public areas
💸 $2M for refugee & immigrant assistance
👮 KC Sheriff to make handling of immigration-related 911 calls publicly available
💯 All KC depts to support Know Your Rights resources
🙅 Bans ICE enforcement in King County (KC) non-public areas
💸 $2M for refugee & immigrant assistance
👮 KC Sheriff to make handling of immigration-related 911 calls publicly available
💯 All KC depts to support Know Your Rights resources
February 13, 2026 at 8:43 PM
1/2 First Executive Order from @girmayzahilay.bsky.social
🙅 Bans ICE enforcement in King County (KC) non-public areas
💸 $2M for refugee & immigrant assistance
👮 KC Sheriff to make handling of immigration-related 911 calls publicly available
💯 All KC depts to support Know Your Rights resources
🙅 Bans ICE enforcement in King County (KC) non-public areas
💸 $2M for refugee & immigrant assistance
👮 KC Sheriff to make handling of immigration-related 911 calls publicly available
💯 All KC depts to support Know Your Rights resources
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You love to see it
When it comes to making our streets work better, political leadership is the key ingredient. This is great news.
Mamdani to Resurrect Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Eric Adams
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:58 AM
You love to see it
Oh.
This Republican tells us there are good people of all races. So I'm glad we've cleared that up. #waleg
February 13, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Oh.
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Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a huge success. Here is how grassroots groups beat big money and are now raising tons of money for mixed income, rent stabilized housing. (We call it “social housing.”)
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a wild success. #taxtherich @House Our Neighbors: Yes on 1A @Tech 4 Housing
TikTok video by Ron Davis
www.tiktok.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
My bestie is so fucking cool
February 13, 2026 at 2:27 AM
My bestie is so fucking cool
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Long time listener, first time caller
February 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Long time listener, first time caller
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Reminder that Alex Taylor’s delusional belief that OpenAI had “murdered” his GPT4o companion precipitated the violent breakdown that ended with his suicide by cop. For some of these people, the consequences of losing this sycophantic model will be severe.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
February 13, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Reminder that Alex Taylor’s delusional belief that OpenAI had “murdered” his GPT4o companion precipitated the violent breakdown that ended with his suicide by cop. For some of these people, the consequences of losing this sycophantic model will be severe.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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Right now, our state tax code asks the majority of us to pay far more of our income in taxes than the wealthiest.
The Millionaires Tax would be the first step in fixing our upside-down tax code by having 0.6% of Washingtonians pay what they truly owe.
#WALeg #TaxTheRich
The Millionaires Tax would be the first step in fixing our upside-down tax code by having 0.6% of Washingtonians pay what they truly owe.
#WALeg #TaxTheRich
February 12, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Right now, our state tax code asks the majority of us to pay far more of our income in taxes than the wealthiest.
The Millionaires Tax would be the first step in fixing our upside-down tax code by having 0.6% of Washingtonians pay what they truly owe.
#WALeg #TaxTheRich
The Millionaires Tax would be the first step in fixing our upside-down tax code by having 0.6% of Washingtonians pay what they truly owe.
#WALeg #TaxTheRich
Ryan is a treasure and we don’t deserve them but I’m so glad we get them
Watching the Bellevue, Federal Way, Bainbridge Island and Sammamish City Council meetings at the same time aka a regular Tuesday night.
February 11, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Ryan is a treasure and we don’t deserve them but I’m so glad we get them
Absolutely gutting how we leave our community behind
Alexandra notes that she makes hundreds of beds every day, but doesn't have one of her own. That's why she supports this project.
February 11, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Absolutely gutting how we leave our community behind
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Next up is Steve.
He asks the neighbors to stand up. He claims that they are supportive of affordable housing. He wants to be clear that they too are affordable housing advocates.
BUT! It must be built responsibly. What this means? More parking!
He asks the neighbors to stand up. He claims that they are supportive of affordable housing. He wants to be clear that they too are affordable housing advocates.
BUT! It must be built responsibly. What this means? More parking!
February 11, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Next up is Steve.
He asks the neighbors to stand up. He claims that they are supportive of affordable housing. He wants to be clear that they too are affordable housing advocates.
BUT! It must be built responsibly. What this means? More parking!
He asks the neighbors to stand up. He claims that they are supportive of affordable housing. He wants to be clear that they too are affordable housing advocates.
BUT! It must be built responsibly. What this means? More parking!
I don’t know what’s weirder, having public hearings at 9:30am or having them after 9:30pm
Happy Tuesday, folks! I’m currently in the silicon valley city of Sunnyvale, where the council is considering options for a 100% affordable housing project on city owned land.
Lots of people in the audience, and the grumbling has already begun.
🧵 starts here!
Lots of people in the audience, and the grumbling has already begun.
🧵 starts here!
February 11, 2026 at 6:50 AM
I don’t know what’s weirder, having public hearings at 9:30am or having them after 9:30pm
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This highlighted section sounds to me to be more of a reference of Seattle's existing program, which mandates relocation assistance for renters who receive notice of a 10% or greater rent increase and are at or below 80% AMI.
February 6, 2026 at 2:14 AM
This highlighted section sounds to me to be more of a reference of Seattle's existing program, which mandates relocation assistance for renters who receive notice of a 10% or greater rent increase and are at or below 80% AMI.
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The article is about burdensome regulations on apartments (zoning, building code) vs SFH.
And so far the replies are complaints about privacy, renting, not having a garden.
As if those personal experiences and preferences justify unrelated regulations around staircases and sprinklers!
And so far the replies are complaints about privacy, renting, not having a garden.
As if those personal experiences and preferences justify unrelated regulations around staircases and sprinklers!
Apartments are safer and more affordable than single-family homes. Why do we treat them like a hazard? www.vox.com/future-perfe...
The hidden double standards driving our housing crisis
Apartments are safer and more affordable than single-family homes. Why do we treat them like a hazard?
www.vox.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The article is about burdensome regulations on apartments (zoning, building code) vs SFH.
And so far the replies are complaints about privacy, renting, not having a garden.
As if those personal experiences and preferences justify unrelated regulations around staircases and sprinklers!
And so far the replies are complaints about privacy, renting, not having a garden.
As if those personal experiences and preferences justify unrelated regulations around staircases and sprinklers!
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After adopting housing reforms that included eliminating parking mandates and increased density limits throughout the city, Bothell has seen a major jump in pre-applications for residential projects.
Average number of units entering pre-application over the past 5 years: 580
In 2025: 1000+
Average number of units entering pre-application over the past 5 years: 580
In 2025: 1000+
February 2, 2026 at 8:15 PM
After adopting housing reforms that included eliminating parking mandates and increased density limits throughout the city, Bothell has seen a major jump in pre-applications for residential projects.
Average number of units entering pre-application over the past 5 years: 580
In 2025: 1000+
Average number of units entering pre-application over the past 5 years: 580
In 2025: 1000+
Quick question…what do you do if your apartment building just got bought and is being converted to hotel rooms and your exact unit is gonna be converted to hotel
February 3, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Quick question…what do you do if your apartment building just got bought and is being converted to hotel rooms and your exact unit is gonna be converted to hotel
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they should make a movie series about how it’s irresponsible to use technology to mess with the natural order of things for profit
Xfinity has just released its Jurassic Park-themed Super Bowl ad that features a digitally de-aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. https://bit.ly/4rmRhrK
February 3, 2026 at 3:32 AM
they should make a movie series about how it’s irresponsible to use technology to mess with the natural order of things for profit
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Today the WA House's housing committee rejected an amendment to a bill reducing barriers to emergency shelter and supportive housing that would have allowed cities to keep banning those facilities w/in 1,000 feet of a school or daycare center.
Rep. Brianna Thomas (D-West Seattle) had some thoughts.
Rep. Brianna Thomas (D-West Seattle) had some thoughts.
February 3, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Today the WA House's housing committee rejected an amendment to a bill reducing barriers to emergency shelter and supportive housing that would have allowed cities to keep banning those facilities w/in 1,000 feet of a school or daycare center.
Rep. Brianna Thomas (D-West Seattle) had some thoughts.
Rep. Brianna Thomas (D-West Seattle) had some thoughts.
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I see that Axios has gone from "lazy reporting" to "zero reporting"
February 2, 2026 at 1:26 AM
I see that Axios has gone from "lazy reporting" to "zero reporting"
This is who runs this account
February 2, 2026 at 1:44 AM
This is who runs this account