Rami Al-Kabra
@ramiok.bsky.social
Realtor|City Councilmember
Bothell|WA
Bothell|WA
As a Muslim, I find these actions by Sydney police to be up there with devil-level evil. If police can't respect Muslim's basic religious practices, then how can Muslims trust them?
p.s. if you're saying "but they shouldn't be praying there", then I invite you to learn more about Islamic prayer
p.s. if you're saying "but they shouldn't be praying there", then I invite you to learn more about Islamic prayer
Extraordinary footage. Police pulling off people engaged in peaceful prayer.
February 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
As a Muslim, I find these actions by Sydney police to be up there with devil-level evil. If police can't respect Muslim's basic religious practices, then how can Muslims trust them?
p.s. if you're saying "but they shouldn't be praying there", then I invite you to learn more about Islamic prayer
p.s. if you're saying "but they shouldn't be praying there", then I invite you to learn more about Islamic prayer
Technically, it means that everyone whose data is in government databases, including US citizens, are being spied on, to narrow down the list to those who ICE is targeting.
New: meet ELITE, the Palantir app ICE is using to find neighborhoods to raid. Map interface; officers search for immigrants; click person to bring up individual dossier. This is clearest link between what Palantir is building and ICE's activities on the ground yet www.404media.co/elite-the-pa...
‘ELITE’: The Palantir App ICE Uses to Find Neighborhoods to Raid
Internal ICE material and testimony from an official obtained by 404 Media provides the clearest link yet between the technological infrastructure Palantir is building for ICE and the agency’s activit...
www.404media.co
January 15, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Technically, it means that everyone whose data is in government databases, including US citizens, are being spied on, to narrow down the list to those who ICE is targeting.
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Why is domestic law enforcement allowed to use chemical weapons on Americans?
January 15, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Why is domestic law enforcement allowed to use chemical weapons on Americans?
Legal ≠ Moral and just
1859: Abolitionist John Brown is the 1st American executed for treason. His crime? Freeing the enslaved
And the 2nd? Aaron Dwight Stevens, 29yo. Served Brown during the attempted slave revolt at Harpers Ferry, VA
A stark reminder that legality is not always a measure of justice, but power.
And the 2nd? Aaron Dwight Stevens, 29yo. Served Brown during the attempted slave revolt at Harpers Ferry, VA
A stark reminder that legality is not always a measure of justice, but power.
December 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Legal ≠ Moral and just
Why?!! 🤦🏻♂️
The CEOs of both Ford and Stellantis, who are there to celebrate the rollback of vehicle emissions standards (which will drive climate change), are standing right behind Trump as he makes these racist comments.
Trump, continued: "What the Somalian people have done to Minnesota is not even believable. It’s not even believable. And a lot of it starts with the governor. A lot of it starts with Barack HUSSEIN Obama, because that’s when people started coming in... They want to kiss our country good night."
December 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Why?!! 🤦🏻♂️
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Washingtonians want legislators and Governor Ferguson to balance the state budget with progressive revenue, not more cuts
The governor told reporters at a December media availability he plans to propose a supplemental budget for 2026 that relies on cuts to balance, with no new revenue. This would…
The governor told reporters at a December media availability he plans to propose a supplemental budget for 2026 that relies on cuts to balance, with no new revenue. This would…
Washingtonians want legislators and Governor Ferguson to balance the state budget with progressive revenue, not more cuts
The governor told reporters at a December media availability he plans to propose a supplemental budget for 2026 that relies on cuts to balance, with no new revenue. This would be a huge mistake. Legislators must chart a different course.
www.nwprogressive.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Washingtonians want legislators and Governor Ferguson to balance the state budget with progressive revenue, not more cuts
The governor told reporters at a December media availability he plans to propose a supplemental budget for 2026 that relies on cuts to balance, with no new revenue. This would…
The governor told reporters at a December media availability he plans to propose a supplemental budget for 2026 that relies on cuts to balance, with no new revenue. This would…
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That’s a good short-list
INBOX: King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has named the Rhonda Lewis, Cherryl Jackson-Williams, and Nimco Bulale as the three finalists to fill his vacant County Council seat.
Lewis was Councilmember Zahilay's chief of staff.
Lewis was Councilmember Zahilay's chief of staff.
December 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
That’s a good short-list
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🚨Bill Alert 🚨 I just dropped HB 2098, Affordable College for All. This bill would make higher education accessible to all working and middle class families in Washington State by removing an artificial cap the biggest tech companies put on their own tax rates: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?...
#waleg
#waleg
HB 2098 Washington State Legislature
app.leg.wa.gov
December 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
🚨Bill Alert 🚨 I just dropped HB 2098, Affordable College for All. This bill would make higher education accessible to all working and middle class families in Washington State by removing an artificial cap the biggest tech companies put on their own tax rates: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?...
#waleg
#waleg
“Are you stupid?”
“Act civilized”
“Don’t be animalistic”
Misogyny, bigotry and hate are the name of the game, unfortunately 🤦🏻♂️
“Act civilized”
“Don’t be animalistic”
Misogyny, bigotry and hate are the name of the game, unfortunately 🤦🏻♂️
November 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
“Are you stupid?”
“Act civilized”
“Don’t be animalistic”
Misogyny, bigotry and hate are the name of the game, unfortunately 🤦🏻♂️
“Act civilized”
“Don’t be animalistic”
Misogyny, bigotry and hate are the name of the game, unfortunately 🤦🏻♂️
😢
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem shared a video on Thursday that it says shows Israeli soldiers executing two Palestinian men who had surrendered during a raid in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Video shows Israeli soldiers execute 2 Palestinians as they surrender in West Bank raid, rights group says
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem says a video shows soldiers fatally shooting two Palestinian men as they surrender during a West Bank raid.
cbsn.ws
November 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
😢
So an American trained, American military asset did something and now all Black and Brown people are suspect?
The CIA said Thursday that Lakanwal previously worked with the U.S. government, including the CIA, as a member of a partner force in Kandahar that ended in 2021 following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
D.C. National Guard shooting suspect identified as Afghan national who had worked with CIA. Here's what we know.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that killed one National Guard member and wounded another in D.C., officials say.
cbsn.ws
November 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
So an American trained, American military asset did something and now all Black and Brown people are suspect?
Racism and Islamophobia alive and well
TRUMP: If you look at Somalia, they are taking over Minnesota.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
November 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Racism and Islamophobia alive and well
Whatever happened to civility despite disagreement? <sigh>
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Whatever happened to civility despite disagreement? <sigh>
I hope the legislature and business community come together to develop a solution that works for everyone. State funding of programs is vital. We simply cannot wait any longer…
“Scott’s bill would create the “Well Washington Fund” to backfill what the federal government takes away. Absent proactive measures by the Legislature, thousands of residents will face greater food insecurity, less access to health care and higher costs for education, Scott said.”
Democratic state lawmakers are once again eyeing a statewide version of a Seattle tax on companies with large payrolls and high-paid employees. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/26/w...
November 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I hope the legislature and business community come together to develop a solution that works for everyone. State funding of programs is vital. We simply cannot wait any longer…
Since today is about gathering in homes, it feels right to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples who understood how to build in relationship with the land long before us. Honoring the wisdom that came long before we arrived.
What would it look like if more homes were built with the land in mind?
What would it look like if more homes were built with the land in mind?
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Since today is about gathering in homes, it feels right to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples who understood how to build in relationship with the land long before us. Honoring the wisdom that came long before we arrived.
What would it look like if more homes were built with the land in mind?
What would it look like if more homes were built with the land in mind?
🤦🏻♂️
“When the men did not believe Miles’ tribal ID, she pointed to a phone number for the Umatilla Tribal enrollment office on the back of the card.
“Call it,” she said.
When they didn’t, she took out her phone to call the office herself, but the agents tried unsuccessfully to take her phone...”
“Call it,” she said.
When they didn’t, she took out her phone to call the office herself, but the agents tried unsuccessfully to take her phone...”
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🤦🏻♂️
💯
We can craft a state tax code that is far more progressive and far more pro-growth, that both invests in vital public services and incentivizes companies to continue to expand in our state.
This kind of virtuous cycle is a *good* thing, and I refuse to believe that a “grand bargain” is impossible.
This kind of virtuous cycle is a *good* thing, and I refuse to believe that a “grand bargain” is impossible.
November 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
💯
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Republicans are now negative double digits on immigration.
So...this is their message on Thanksgiving.
www.axios.com/2025/11/27/r...
So...this is their message on Thanksgiving.
www.axios.com/2025/11/27/r...
Republicans seek severe immigration crackdown over D.C. shooting: "Deport them all. Now."
"We must IMMEDIATELY BAN all ISLAM immigrants and DEPORT every single Islamist," said one Republican senator.
www.axios.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Republicans are now negative double digits on immigration.
So...this is their message on Thanksgiving.
www.axios.com/2025/11/27/r...
So...this is their message on Thanksgiving.
www.axios.com/2025/11/27/r...
Just to make sure I understand: one a-hole does something, and now all Black and Brown people are suspect?
The Trump administration will reexamine green cards issued to people from 19 countries "of concern." https://cnn.it/3M1L8C4
November 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Just to make sure I understand: one a-hole does something, and now all Black and Brown people are suspect?
And we've already seen employers calling ICE on their workers AFTER the workers performed their jobs to steal the workers' rightful wages!
Not surprised at all!
And how many women right now are being threatened by their abusers with “if you leave me I’m calling ICE.”
Dream scenario for abusers.
And how many women right now are being threatened by their abusers with “if you leave me I’m calling ICE.”
Dream scenario for abusers.
I mean, the original article on this heavily implies his dad turned his mom in to win the custody battle. www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
And we've already seen employers calling ICE on their workers AFTER the workers performed their jobs to steal the workers' rightful wages!
This is so messed up! Surveillance-industrial complex has to stop!
In October, statewide news reported that a sheriff's deputy in Texas searched thousands of Flock cameras in Washington for 'Had an abortion, search for female.’ New documents obtained by RANGE show Spokane County Sheriff's Office cameras were accessed in that search:
Texas deputy searched Spokane County Flock cameras for a woman who had an abortion– RANGE Media
Amidst nationwide and state scrutiny of the cameras, Spokane County’s Flock network was used by an out-of-state cop looking for a woman who had an abortion.
rangemedia.co
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This is so messed up! Surveillance-industrial complex has to stop!
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✨ It’s Time! ✨
Time to run again for King County Council – and to WIN reelection, I’ll need your support. Will you help launch this campaign with a donation today? Join over 100 elected leaders and a dozen unions as part of #TeamTeresa.
✨ Donate | Endorse | Host a Party – at TeamTeresa.org ✨
Time to run again for King County Council – and to WIN reelection, I’ll need your support. Will you help launch this campaign with a donation today? Join over 100 elected leaders and a dozen unions as part of #TeamTeresa.
✨ Donate | Endorse | Host a Party – at TeamTeresa.org ✨
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
✨ It’s Time! ✨
Time to run again for King County Council – and to WIN reelection, I’ll need your support. Will you help launch this campaign with a donation today? Join over 100 elected leaders and a dozen unions as part of #TeamTeresa.
✨ Donate | Endorse | Host a Party – at TeamTeresa.org ✨
Time to run again for King County Council – and to WIN reelection, I’ll need your support. Will you help launch this campaign with a donation today? Join over 100 elected leaders and a dozen unions as part of #TeamTeresa.
✨ Donate | Endorse | Host a Party – at TeamTeresa.org ✨
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We launched the #TeamTeresa reelection campaign with a bang 🎉! Now, It’s Time to Party! RSVP for the Launch Party – mariachi music, drinks, food, and special guests in the ❤️ of District 8, at the new White Center CDA HUB at secure.actblue.com/donate/mosqu...!
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
We launched the #TeamTeresa reelection campaign with a bang 🎉! Now, It’s Time to Party! RSVP for the Launch Party – mariachi music, drinks, food, and special guests in the ❤️ of District 8, at the new White Center CDA HUB at secure.actblue.com/donate/mosqu...!
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Grateful & honored by the support & endorsement on our re-election campaign for King County Council by Rep. Jayapal – a champion for working families, unions, reproductive & environmental justice, & progressive leadership.
Please join her & 100+ leaders in supporting our campaign at TeamTeresa.org
Please join her & 100+ leaders in supporting our campaign at TeamTeresa.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Grateful & honored by the support & endorsement on our re-election campaign for King County Council by Rep. Jayapal – a champion for working families, unions, reproductive & environmental justice, & progressive leadership.
Please join her & 100+ leaders in supporting our campaign at TeamTeresa.org
Please join her & 100+ leaders in supporting our campaign at TeamTeresa.org
What's our super power, really? Must read!
The best part of the Trump-Zohran meeting was what happened immediately afterwards! Hope you check out my new article where I also reveal our Muslim super power to get people to like us :) deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/the-best-p...
The best part of the Trump-Zohran meeting was what happened immediately afterwards!
It's the little things that bring me joy :)
deanobeidallah.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
What's our super power, really? Must read!