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Why are you using his framing, @npr.org?
We all know, or should know, that Trump is a pathological liar and a propagandist.
Can't rely on things Trump says.
We all know, or should know, that Trump is a pathological liar and a propagandist.
Can't rely on things Trump says.
President Trump says 2026 will be better for American farmers, thanks in part to $12 billion in new federal "bridge payments." But optimism remains hard to come by in farm country.
Many farmers are going into 2026 on the brink
President Trump says 2026 will be better for American farmers, thanks in part to $12 billion in new federal "bridge payments." But optimism remains hard to come by in farm country.
n.pr
December 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Why are you using his framing, @npr.org?
We all know, or should know, that Trump is a pathological liar and a propagandist.
Can't rely on things Trump says.
We all know, or should know, that Trump is a pathological liar and a propagandist.
Can't rely on things Trump says.
Excellent
NOPE! The project has entered the track-laying phase:
- 16K+ jobs created (so far)
- 171 miles currently under design & construction
- 60 structures already built & completed
- 16K+ jobs created (so far)
- 171 miles currently under design & construction
- 60 structures already built & completed
December 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Excellent
This is only a proposal: what the governor puts out there doesn't have the force of law.
If you think this is a bad idea and are willing to speak, you should plan to Zoom in on Monday and Tuesday afternoons (January 12th and 13th) to tell the Legislature's fiscal committees what you think. #waleg
If you think this is a bad idea and are willing to speak, you should plan to Zoom in on Monday and Tuesday afternoons (January 12th and 13th) to tell the Legislature's fiscal committees what you think. #waleg
Over $500 million in funding that likely would have been allocated to sustainable transportation and clean energy programs will instead be used to backfill an existing tax credit under Washington Governor Bob Ferguson's budget package.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/29/f...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/29/f...
Ferguson Proposes ‘Unprecedented Sweep’ of Climate Dollars to Balance State Budget » The Urbanist
# Over $500 million in funding that likely would have been allocated to sustainable transportation and clean energy programs will instead be used to backfill an existing tax credit under Washington Go...
www.theurbanist.org
December 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This is only a proposal: what the governor puts out there doesn't have the force of law.
If you think this is a bad idea and are willing to speak, you should plan to Zoom in on Monday and Tuesday afternoons (January 12th and 13th) to tell the Legislature's fiscal committees what you think. #waleg
If you think this is a bad idea and are willing to speak, you should plan to Zoom in on Monday and Tuesday afternoons (January 12th and 13th) to tell the Legislature's fiscal committees what you think. #waleg
This land is our land: As 2025 draws to a close, Donald Trump looks weaker than ever, with democracy’s defenders holding fast
The year of "Project 2025" is almost over. America has taken a lot of hits from the Trump regime, but as the midterms approach, Trump is getting politically weaker while…
The year of "Project 2025" is almost over. America has taken a lot of hits from the Trump regime, but as the midterms approach, Trump is getting politically weaker while…
This land is our land: As 2025 draws to a close, Donald Trump looks weaker than ever, with democracy’s defenders holding fast
The year of "Project 2025" is almost over. America has taken a lot of hits from the Trump regime, but as the midterms approach, Trump is getting politically weaker while his democratic Democratic opposition gets stronger.
www.nwprogressive.org
December 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This land is our land: As 2025 draws to a close, Donald Trump looks weaker than ever, with democracy’s defenders holding fast
The year of "Project 2025" is almost over. America has taken a lot of hits from the Trump regime, but as the midterms approach, Trump is getting politically weaker while…
The year of "Project 2025" is almost over. America has taken a lot of hits from the Trump regime, but as the midterms approach, Trump is getting politically weaker while…
Documentary Review: “Life After” frames assisted dying through the context of systemic inequality and disability marginalization
Directed by Reid Davenport, a disabled filmmaker, Life After follows disabled people and their families on both sides of the United States-Canada border as they navigate…
Directed by Reid Davenport, a disabled filmmaker, Life After follows disabled people and their families on both sides of the United States-Canada border as they navigate…
Documentary Review: “Life After” frames assisted dying through the context of systemic inequality and disability marginalization
Directed by Reid Davenport, a disabled filmmaker, Life After follows disabled people and their families on both sides of the United States-Canada border as they navigate medical assistance in dying.
www.nwprogressive.org
December 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Documentary Review: “Life After” frames assisted dying through the context of systemic inequality and disability marginalization
Directed by Reid Davenport, a disabled filmmaker, Life After follows disabled people and their families on both sides of the United States-Canada border as they navigate…
Directed by Reid Davenport, a disabled filmmaker, Life After follows disabled people and their families on both sides of the United States-Canada border as they navigate…
Archived Memorial Service for State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting (Livestreamed today by TVW):
Memorial for State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting - TVW
The Washington State Patrol hosts a memorial service for fallen Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting.
tvw.org
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Archived Memorial Service for State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting (Livestreamed today by TVW):
Book Review: In “Elites and Democracy,” Hugo Drochon argues that competition between powerful factions drives our politics
The author, an associate professor of political theory at the University of Nottingham, has penned a rigorous history of elite theory that treats democracy not as an ideal…
The author, an associate professor of political theory at the University of Nottingham, has penned a rigorous history of elite theory that treats democracy not as an ideal…
Book Review: In “Elites and Democracy,” Hugo Drochon argues that competition between powerful factions drives our politics
The author, an associate professor of political theory at the University of Nottingham, has penned a rigorous history of elite theory that treats democracy not as an ideal state, but as a continuous fight over power.
www.nwprogressive.org
December 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Book Review: In “Elites and Democracy,” Hugo Drochon argues that competition between powerful factions drives our politics
The author, an associate professor of political theory at the University of Nottingham, has penned a rigorous history of elite theory that treats democracy not as an ideal…
The author, an associate professor of political theory at the University of Nottingham, has penned a rigorous history of elite theory that treats democracy not as an ideal…
This is saber-rattling.
Call their bluff.
There is strength in numbers: WA and OR should also adopt increased taxes on the wealthy at the same time.
Call their bluff.
There is strength in numbers: WA and OR should also adopt increased taxes on the wealthy at the same time.
Billionaires are considering cutting or reducing their ties to California by the end of the year because of a proposed ballot measure that could tax the state’s wealthiest residents.
A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving
It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.
nyti.ms
December 27, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This is saber-rattling.
Call their bluff.
There is strength in numbers: WA and OR should also adopt increased taxes on the wealthy at the same time.
Call their bluff.
There is strength in numbers: WA and OR should also adopt increased taxes on the wealthy at the same time.
Congestion pricing could help Seattle a lot
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Congestion pricing could help Seattle a lot
Boeing Field continues to be used by ICE
🧊✈️ What ICE Did on Christmas 😲
👉 GlobalX, Avelo, Eastern & Key Lime Air all flew flights for ICE on Thursday, picking up chained humans in Newark, Richmond, Detroit, Jacksonville, Denver, Reno, Las Vegas, Seattle, Los Angeles & San Diego 👀
👉 GlobalX, Avelo, Eastern & Key Lime Air all flew flights for ICE on Thursday, picking up chained humans in Newark, Richmond, Detroit, Jacksonville, Denver, Reno, Las Vegas, Seattle, Los Angeles & San Diego 👀
December 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Boeing Field continues to be used by ICE
The Let's Go Washington crowd are the WA version of the guy in the red cap
December 27, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The Let's Go Washington crowd are the WA version of the guy in the red cap
Right wing local news site headline: “Republicans are in panic mode as initiative deadline approaches”
Mega-millionaire Brian Heywood and Let's Go Washington may have gathered enough legally sufficient signatures to force the Secretary of State to process their IL26-001 and IL26-638 petitions, but…
Mega-millionaire Brian Heywood and Let's Go Washington may have gathered enough legally sufficient signatures to force the Secretary of State to process their IL26-001 and IL26-638 petitions, but…
Right wing local news site headline: “Republicans are in panic mode as initiative deadline approaches”
Mega-millionaire Brian Heywood and Let's Go Washington may have gathered enough legally sufficient signatures to force the Secretary of State to process their IL26-001 and IL26-638 petitions, but Republicans are apparently not feeling confident about qualifying Jim Walsh's voter cancellation initiative (IL26-126), judging by this headline from Mario Lotmore's Lynnwood Times: "Republicans are in panic mode as initiative deadline approaches…
www.permanentdefense.org
December 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Right wing local news site headline: “Republicans are in panic mode as initiative deadline approaches”
Mega-millionaire Brian Heywood and Let's Go Washington may have gathered enough legally sufficient signatures to force the Secretary of State to process their IL26-001 and IL26-638 petitions, but…
Mega-millionaire Brian Heywood and Let's Go Washington may have gathered enough legally sufficient signatures to force the Secretary of State to process their IL26-001 and IL26-638 petitions, but…
This Christmas, let’s be inspired to find effective ways to counter violence, misinformation, and bigotry in the years ahead
Donald Trump is overreach on steroids, the Godzilla of overreach. The pushback must be equally powerful.
Donald Trump is overreach on steroids, the Godzilla of overreach. The pushback must be equally powerful.
This Christmas, let’s be inspired to find effective ways to counter violence, misinformation, and bigotry in the years ahead
Donald Trump is overreach on steroids, the Godzilla of overreach. The pushback must be equally powerful.
www.nwprogressive.org
December 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This Christmas, let’s be inspired to find effective ways to counter violence, misinformation, and bigotry in the years ahead
Donald Trump is overreach on steroids, the Godzilla of overreach. The pushback must be equally powerful.
Donald Trump is overreach on steroids, the Godzilla of overreach. The pushback must be equally powerful.
Governor Ferguson giving an update on U.S. 2 repairs now
Governor Bob Ferguson State Route 2 Update - TVW
Governor Bob Ferguson and Washington State Secretary of Transportation Julie Meredith give an update on the status of repairs on State Route 2, which
tvw.org
December 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Governor Ferguson giving an update on U.S. 2 repairs now
The cruelty is the point
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
The cruelty is the point
Merry Christmas 2025!
Readers, whether you're celebrating the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord today or just spending some time with your family, please accept our wishes for a very Merry Christmas.
Readers, whether you're celebrating the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord today or just spending some time with your family, please accept our wishes for a very Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas 2025!
Readers, whether you're celebrating the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord today or just spending some time with your family, please accept our wishes for a very Merry Christmas.
www.nwprogressive.org
December 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Merry Christmas 2025!
Readers, whether you're celebrating the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord today or just spending some time with your family, please accept our wishes for a very Merry Christmas.
Readers, whether you're celebrating the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord today or just spending some time with your family, please accept our wishes for a very Merry Christmas.
Twelve ideas for recovering revenue that would allow Washington to avoid austerity in the 2026 supplemental operating budget
This lengthy post presents a dozen pathways for recovering state revenue in the 2026 supplemental budget that would add to the three ideas Governor Bob Ferguson proposed as…
This lengthy post presents a dozen pathways for recovering state revenue in the 2026 supplemental budget that would add to the three ideas Governor Bob Ferguson proposed as…
Twelve ideas for recovering revenue that would allow Washington to avoid austerity in the 2026 supplemental operating budget
This lengthy post presents a dozen pathways for recovering state revenue in the 2026 supplemental budget that would add to the three ideas Governor Bob Ferguson proposed as part of his December 23rd budget rollout.
www.nwprogressive.org
December 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Twelve ideas for recovering revenue that would allow Washington to avoid austerity in the 2026 supplemental operating budget
This lengthy post presents a dozen pathways for recovering state revenue in the 2026 supplemental budget that would add to the three ideas Governor Bob Ferguson proposed as…
This lengthy post presents a dozen pathways for recovering state revenue in the 2026 supplemental budget that would add to the three ideas Governor Bob Ferguson proposed as…
Merry Christmas, indeed
BREAKING: Federal judge in Pittsburgh blocks DOJ's invasive trans care subpoena.
The latest loss for DOJ, regarding the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's patients, also brings news that DOJ has started scaling back its requests following its many losses.
New, at Law Dork:
The latest loss for DOJ, regarding the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's patients, also brings news that DOJ has started scaling back its requests following its many losses.
New, at Law Dork:
Breaking: Federal judge in Pittsburgh blocks DOJ's invasive trans care subpoena
The latest loss for DOJ, regarding the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's patients, also brings news that DOJ has started scaling back its requests following its many losses.
www.lawdork.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Merry Christmas, indeed
This message is for you, Republicans
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself. For @reuters.com
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and stra...
www.reuters.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:37 AM
This message is for you, Republicans
Excellent.
Every artist invited to perform at the Kennedy Center should say: Gladly, but only after Trump and his handpicked board are all gone.
Every artist invited to perform at the Kennedy Center should say: Gladly, but only after Trump and his handpicked board are all gone.
The Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled. The show’s host, musician Chuck Redd, said, “When I saw the name change on the Kennedy Center website and later on the building, I chose to cancel our concert.”
December 25, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Excellent.
Every artist invited to perform at the Kennedy Center should say: Gladly, but only after Trump and his handpicked board are all gone.
Every artist invited to perform at the Kennedy Center should say: Gladly, but only after Trump and his handpicked board are all gone.
Abhorrent
“Like prime, but with human beings”
December 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Abhorrent
Appalling
After buying it for $18.8 billion, Walgreens' new private equity owner has eliminated paid holidays for all hourly workers on Christmas and New Year's.
Last year, Walgreens had a CEO-to-Worker pay gap of 410 to 1.
Corporate greed that would make even Scrooge blush.
Last year, Walgreens had a CEO-to-Worker pay gap of 410 to 1.
Corporate greed that would make even Scrooge blush.
December 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Appalling
Governor Bob Ferguson endorses millionaires’ tax on high earners, unveils austerity-centric supplemental operating budget
The proposed operating budget, presented ahead of the 2026 legislative session that's slated to begin on January 12th, would make $797 million in cuts, recover $391 million for…
The proposed operating budget, presented ahead of the 2026 legislative session that's slated to begin on January 12th, would make $797 million in cuts, recover $391 million for…
Governor Bob Ferguson endorses millionaires’ tax on high earners, unveils austerity-centric supplemental operating budget
The proposed operating budget, presented ahead of the 2026 legislative session that's slated to begin on January 12th, would make $797 million in cuts, recover $391 million for the treasury through revenue shifts and closing tax preferences, use $123 million in other funds, and tap close to $1 billion from the rainy day fund.
www.nwprogressive.org
December 24, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Governor Bob Ferguson endorses millionaires’ tax on high earners, unveils austerity-centric supplemental operating budget
The proposed operating budget, presented ahead of the 2026 legislative session that's slated to begin on January 12th, would make $797 million in cuts, recover $391 million for…
The proposed operating budget, presented ahead of the 2026 legislative session that's slated to begin on January 12th, would make $797 million in cuts, recover $391 million for…
Governor Bob Ferguson is currently rolling out his proposed supplemental operating budget. It mainly relies on austerity: hundreds of millions in cuts. Ferguson is only proposing to rescind two tax exemptions to recover revenue. These two are part of a menu of options we recently sent to his office.
Governor Bob Ferguson Supplemental Budget Rollout - TVW
Governor Bob Ferguson holds a press conference at the state Capitol to unveil the remainder of his supplemental budget proposals.
tvw.org
December 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Governor Bob Ferguson is currently rolling out his proposed supplemental operating budget. It mainly relies on austerity: hundreds of millions in cuts. Ferguson is only proposing to rescind two tax exemptions to recover revenue. These two are part of a menu of options we recently sent to his office.
Watch the 60 Minutes Inside CECOT segment Bari Weiss doesn’t want you to see
Thanks to Global TV in Canada, you can now watch the segment that a CBS media executive recently decided to yank. It's proliferating across social platforms, including Reddit.
Thanks to Global TV in Canada, you can now watch the segment that a CBS media executive recently decided to yank. It's proliferating across social platforms, including Reddit.
Watch the 60 Minutes Inside CECOT segment Bari Weiss doesn’t want you to see
Thanks to Global TV in Canada, you can now watch the segment that a CBS media executive recently decided to yank. It's proliferating across social platforms, including Reddit.
www.nwprogressive.org
December 23, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Watch the 60 Minutes Inside CECOT segment Bari Weiss doesn’t want you to see
Thanks to Global TV in Canada, you can now watch the segment that a CBS media executive recently decided to yank. It's proliferating across social platforms, including Reddit.
Thanks to Global TV in Canada, you can now watch the segment that a CBS media executive recently decided to yank. It's proliferating across social platforms, including Reddit.