Ted
@seattleted.bsky.social
50+, elder geek who likes making things with my kids, reading to them (and doing voices), Star Trek, and otherwise helping bend the arc of history towards justice where I can.
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Wilson took a 1,976-vote lead over Bruce Harrell. With a maximum of 1,320 ballots remaining, it is mathematically impossible for Harrell to catch up.
Katie Wilson elected Seattle’s next mayor
www.seattletimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Today we honor all who served; #HappyVeteransDay !
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Today we honor all who served; #HappyVeteransDay !
Seattle voters - you have a great voting system that allows you to check your ballot status (received, counted, challenged, etc.) ONLINE
So go check your ballot - every vote counts. Your vote counts
Go check it now
So go check your ballot - every vote counts. Your vote counts
Go check it now
This race could very easily be decided by challenged ballots. Use this link to track your ballot, and remind your friends and family to do the same: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Seattle voters - you have a great voting system that allows you to check your ballot status (received, counted, challenged, etc.) ONLINE
So go check your ballot - every vote counts. Your vote counts
Go check it now
So go check your ballot - every vote counts. Your vote counts
Go check it now
For my friends in Leeds, UK
A can’t miss show!
A can’t miss show!
This Friday I'll be performing 'Data and Doctor Doom' at The Fox & Newt in Leeds, presented by @letsgobaboon.bsky.social - It's a one-man musical adaptation of my PhD thesis, featuring songs, jokes, and rigorous empirical analysis - sometimes all at once, like this!
November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
For my friends in Leeds, UK
A can’t miss show!
A can’t miss show!
Today is the day! Drop boxes are waiting.
Voting matters, exercise your power
Voting matters, exercise your power
I did! For you! Good luck! Everybody who *hasn't* hit the dropbox yet, what are you waiting for?
Vote! Already did? Text or call your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. We can win this! #thisisyourcity
November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today is the day! Drop boxes are waiting.
Voting matters, exercise your power
Voting matters, exercise your power
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Holy shit
Overnight court filings seem to be giving us a peek at what U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino said in his deposition so far (it apparently continues today):
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Holy shit
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I can’t believe that after eight months of campaigning, we’re finally just two days from election day. As frightening as these times are, I’ve never been more hopeful about the future of our city. This has never been about me — this is about all of us.
November 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I can’t believe that after eight months of campaigning, we’re finally just two days from election day. As frightening as these times are, I’ve never been more hopeful about the future of our city. This has never been about me — this is about all of us.
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VOTE EARLY, VOTE NOW!
Need to find your ballot dropbox? Check our link in bio.
Need to register to vote? Check our link in bio.
YOU can help us win this race. Join us & volunteer! They have the money, we have the people. Let's win this together! #thisisyourcity
Need to find your ballot dropbox? Check our link in bio.
Need to register to vote? Check our link in bio.
YOU can help us win this race. Join us & volunteer! They have the money, we have the people. Let's win this together! #thisisyourcity
October 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
VOTE EARLY, VOTE NOW!
Need to find your ballot dropbox? Check our link in bio.
Need to register to vote? Check our link in bio.
YOU can help us win this race. Join us & volunteer! They have the money, we have the people. Let's win this together! #thisisyourcity
Need to find your ballot dropbox? Check our link in bio.
Need to register to vote? Check our link in bio.
YOU can help us win this race. Join us & volunteer! They have the money, we have the people. Let's win this together! #thisisyourcity
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Me and the boys getting ready to canvass for Katie Wilson
October 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Me and the boys getting ready to canvass for Katie Wilson
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A lone voice speaking truth may be drowned by a cacophonous enemy. But when true warriors stand together, add their voices to a chorus, the words gain the power to sweep away any perfidious clamor. Today of all days, add your voice, warriors, and sing for what's right.
October 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A lone voice speaking truth may be drowned by a cacophonous enemy. But when true warriors stand together, add their voices to a chorus, the words gain the power to sweep away any perfidious clamor. Today of all days, add your voice, warriors, and sing for what's right.
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SNEAK PEEK: Our new commercial will soon be airing across local TV, apps, and your platforms of choice. See it here first and VOTE!
Ballots are now arriving in mailboxes across Seattle. We can see with our own eyes that we need new leadership. Let's make that change together.
Ballots are now arriving in mailboxes across Seattle. We can see with our own eyes that we need new leadership. Let's make that change together.
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
SNEAK PEEK: Our new commercial will soon be airing across local TV, apps, and your platforms of choice. See it here first and VOTE!
Ballots are now arriving in mailboxes across Seattle. We can see with our own eyes that we need new leadership. Let's make that change together.
Ballots are now arriving in mailboxes across Seattle. We can see with our own eyes that we need new leadership. Let's make that change together.
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Thank you @theurbanist.org @seattletru.bsky.social @sngreenways.bsky.social @transpochoices.bsky.social and every volunteer and advocate fighting for better mobility, connection, and safety on our streets. This is a shared win and something to celebrate.
October 3, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Thank you @theurbanist.org @seattletru.bsky.social @sngreenways.bsky.social @transpochoices.bsky.social and every volunteer and advocate fighting for better mobility, connection, and safety on our streets. This is a shared win and something to celebrate.
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It says a lot that Trump can find $20 billion to bail out Argentina, but won't help the millions of Americans who are in real need at home.
Thank you to former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra for explaining.
Thank you to former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra for explaining.
October 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
It says a lot that Trump can find $20 billion to bail out Argentina, but won't help the millions of Americans who are in real need at home.
Thank you to former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra for explaining.
Thank you to former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra for explaining.
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If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
October 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
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Could deep brain stimulation help those paralyzed from spinal cord injuries to walk again? Read more about this year’s Science & PINS Prize winner: https://www.aaas.org/news/prize-winning-research-could-help-spinal-cord-injury-patients-regain-mobility
Prize-winning Research Could Help Spinal Cord Injury Patients Regain Mobility | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
www.aaas.org
September 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Could deep brain stimulation help those paralyzed from spinal cord injuries to walk again? Read more about this year’s Science & PINS Prize winner: https://www.aaas.org/news/prize-winning-research-could-help-spinal-cord-injury-patients-regain-mobility
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Friends, the Houston Museum of Natural Science will be joining me for a day of hands-on shark research this November as part of an expedition to Florida. There are spots on their trip if anyone wants to join us! Please spread the word.
www.hmns.org/shark-taggin... 🧪🦑🌎🦈
www.hmns.org/shark-taggin... 🧪🦑🌎🦈
Shark Tagging 2025/2026
Join HMNS and the Field School in Miami for a hands-on shark research expedition, where you'll safely catch, handle, and tag sharks, contributing to vital conservation efforts.
www.hmns.org
September 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Friends, the Houston Museum of Natural Science will be joining me for a day of hands-on shark research this November as part of an expedition to Florida. There are spots on their trip if anyone wants to join us! Please spread the word.
www.hmns.org/shark-taggin... 🧪🦑🌎🦈
www.hmns.org/shark-taggin... 🧪🦑🌎🦈
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Kahless tells us that in the face of censors, of oppressors who would use your words against you even if true, you must speak out all the more loudly. All you do by silencing yourself voluntarily is save them the effort of silencing you.
September 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Kahless tells us that in the face of censors, of oppressors who would use your words against you even if true, you must speak out all the more loudly. All you do by silencing yourself voluntarily is save them the effort of silencing you.
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This tool kit is helpful!
Especially given the misinformation harmful unscientific nonsense from south of the border yesterday.
Especially given the misinformation harmful unscientific nonsense from south of the border yesterday.
We teamed up with Society of Behavioral Medicine to share how all of us—scientists, health professionals, and the public—can help combat misinformation 🧠.
This post highlights their toolkit with 10 practical tips to help identify and prevent the spread of misinformation.
This post highlights their toolkit with 10 practical tips to help identify and prevent the spread of misinformation.
September 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This tool kit is helpful!
Especially given the misinformation harmful unscientific nonsense from south of the border yesterday.
Especially given the misinformation harmful unscientific nonsense from south of the border yesterday.
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Critical part of the President's new $100,000 charge for H1-B visas: The Administration can also offer a $100,000 discount to any person, company, or industry that it wants. Replacing rules with arbitrary discretion.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
September 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Critical part of the President's new $100,000 charge for H1-B visas: The Administration can also offer a $100,000 discount to any person, company, or industry that it wants. Replacing rules with arbitrary discretion.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
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A world first: trains under power are now running across the I-90 floating bridge ⚡
Last night marked a big milestone for the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection - hear more from Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine on this historic evening for transit and the entire Central Puget Sound!
Last night marked a big milestone for the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection - hear more from Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine on this historic evening for transit and the entire Central Puget Sound!
September 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A world first: trains under power are now running across the I-90 floating bridge ⚡
Last night marked a big milestone for the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection - hear more from Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine on this historic evening for transit and the entire Central Puget Sound!
Last night marked a big milestone for the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection - hear more from Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine on this historic evening for transit and the entire Central Puget Sound!
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New eligibility requirements for COVID-19 vaccines are pushing effective treatments out of reach for millions of Americans.
Dr. Fiona Havers, formerly a senior advisor at the CDC, breaks down who can and who should get a vaccine this fall.
podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/943-who-can-...
Dr. Fiona Havers, formerly a senior advisor at the CDC, breaks down who can and who should get a vaccine this fall.
podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/943-who-can-...
September 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
New eligibility requirements for COVID-19 vaccines are pushing effective treatments out of reach for millions of Americans.
Dr. Fiona Havers, formerly a senior advisor at the CDC, breaks down who can and who should get a vaccine this fall.
podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/943-who-can-...
Dr. Fiona Havers, formerly a senior advisor at the CDC, breaks down who can and who should get a vaccine this fall.
podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/943-who-can-...
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This is too good.
September 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This is too good.
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Leadership is doing what must be done not regardless of consequences but by directing yourself and others towards desired goals while keeping your values in mind at all times.
September 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Leadership is doing what must be done not regardless of consequences but by directing yourself and others towards desired goals while keeping your values in mind at all times.
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Nine former CDC directors published a powerful op-ed about RFK Jr.‘s assault on America’s public health system. These are extraordinary public servants who made major sacrifices to protect Americans. I have tremendous respect for their courage.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Nine former CDC directors published a powerful op-ed about RFK Jr.‘s assault on America’s public health system. These are extraordinary public servants who made major sacrifices to protect Americans. I have tremendous respect for their courage.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...