WestSeattlegal
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Real estate broker, community leader, love a good home cooked meal, quilter wanna-be, humble servant to three kitties, gardener, Seahawks and Mariners fan. Bring back the Sonics! 🏳️🌈
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Trump admin defunded LGBTQ+ center in Oakland. The center continues to operate two clinics.
The center received a $200,000 grant from Gilead Sciences, the company that also sponsored Oakland Pride, as well as additional financial support from Kaiser Permanente.
oaklandnorth.net/2025/11/08/t...
The center received a $200,000 grant from Gilead Sciences, the company that also sponsored Oakland Pride, as well as additional financial support from Kaiser Permanente.
oaklandnorth.net/2025/11/08/t...
The Stakes: Oakland LGBTQ center reduces services after losing federal grants over DEI focus - Oakland North
Oakland LGBTQ center was forced to reduce services, as it seeks new funding after losing $600,000 in federal grants.
oaklandnorth.net
November 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Trump admin defunded LGBTQ+ center in Oakland. The center continues to operate two clinics.
The center received a $200,000 grant from Gilead Sciences, the company that also sponsored Oakland Pride, as well as additional financial support from Kaiser Permanente.
oaklandnorth.net/2025/11/08/t...
The center received a $200,000 grant from Gilead Sciences, the company that also sponsored Oakland Pride, as well as additional financial support from Kaiser Permanente.
oaklandnorth.net/2025/11/08/t...
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
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November 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Same
The more I learn about billionaires, the more I understand why so many people talk about guillotines.
November 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Same
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On Jan. 14, 2024, five NY Black women were denied entry into a Pennsylvania Denny's restaurant. A waitress claimed there were electrical problems in the bathroom; but an all-White crowd was seated and it was business as usual.
Of course it was.🙄 (cont)
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/05/f...
Of course it was.🙄 (cont)
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/05/f...
Five New York women denied Denny’s service sue, charge racial discrimination
Five Black women who allege they were turned away from a Pennsylvania Denny’s because of electrical issues are suing for racial discrimination, claiming they went inside to use the bathroom and saw…
www.nydailynews.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
On Jan. 14, 2024, five NY Black women were denied entry into a Pennsylvania Denny's restaurant. A waitress claimed there were electrical problems in the bathroom; but an all-White crowd was seated and it was business as usual.
Of course it was.🙄 (cont)
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/05/f...
Of course it was.🙄 (cont)
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/05/f...
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Under the Trump administration, the Treasury Department and IRS are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts to big companies and the ultrarich. Here's how.
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.
nyti.ms
November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Under the Trump administration, the Treasury Department and IRS are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts to big companies and the ultrarich. Here's how.
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Trump’s ICE goons dragged a childcare worker out of a bilingual daycare and preschool in front of children and parents.
This is who Trump claims is the “worst of the worst” — a woman who has dedicated her life to educating and caring for children.
The cruelty is the point.
This is who Trump claims is the “worst of the worst” — a woman who has dedicated her life to educating and caring for children.
The cruelty is the point.
Families 'Horrified' After Daycare Teacher Pulled Out Of Preschool By Armed Federal Agents
The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the
blockclubchicago.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Trump’s ICE goons dragged a childcare worker out of a bilingual daycare and preschool in front of children and parents.
This is who Trump claims is the “worst of the worst” — a woman who has dedicated her life to educating and caring for children.
The cruelty is the point.
This is who Trump claims is the “worst of the worst” — a woman who has dedicated her life to educating and caring for children.
The cruelty is the point.
The Democratic leadership have much to learn from this campaign. Rule #1, listen to and engage with your constituents in a meaningful way. If they become your fans, they will help you succeed because they expect you will help them succeed too.
Zohran Mamdani's Campaign Figured Out How to Channel Fandom
The Zohran Mamdani campaign ran a competent social media program, yes. But it's the fandom it fostered that transformed Mamdani into a digital (and IRL!) phenomenon.
More here:
www.wired.com/story/zohran...
The Zohran Mamdani campaign ran a competent social media program, yes. But it's the fandom it fostered that transformed Mamdani into a digital (and IRL!) phenomenon.
More here:
www.wired.com/story/zohran...
Zohran Mamdani's Campaign Figured Out How to Channel Fandom
Much of the content about Mamdani online hasn't come from his campaign, or the dozens of political influencers invited to cover it. It's also come from fans.
www.wired.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Democratic leadership have much to learn from this campaign. Rule #1, listen to and engage with your constituents in a meaningful way. If they become your fans, they will help you succeed because they expect you will help them succeed too.
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@erinbiba.bsky.social a little something to celebrate this moment
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
@erinbiba.bsky.social a little something to celebrate this moment
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Reminder: Election closing times. Please make sure to vote and remember, if you’re in line when the polls close, you still have the right to vote. Don’t get out of line!
- 7 p.m. ET - Virginia
- 8 p.m. ET - New Jersey
- 8 p.m. ET - Pennsylvania
- 9 p.m. ET - New York City
- 8 p.m. PT - California
- 7 p.m. ET - Virginia
- 8 p.m. ET - New Jersey
- 8 p.m. ET - Pennsylvania
- 9 p.m. ET - New York City
- 8 p.m. PT - California
November 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Reminder: Election closing times. Please make sure to vote and remember, if you’re in line when the polls close, you still have the right to vote. Don’t get out of line!
- 7 p.m. ET - Virginia
- 8 p.m. ET - New Jersey
- 8 p.m. ET - Pennsylvania
- 9 p.m. ET - New York City
- 8 p.m. PT - California
- 7 p.m. ET - Virginia
- 8 p.m. ET - New Jersey
- 8 p.m. ET - Pennsylvania
- 9 p.m. ET - New York City
- 8 p.m. PT - California
I would like Trump and his cabinet to spend one full week experiencing the same treatment these non-criminals in detention centers are experiencing.
He wants to kill Obamacare, but has no other plan. He is not satisfied with his deportation operation because his ICE agents are not abusive enough. He plans to continue murdering people in the Caribbean Sea because the law and these humans are of no concern to him. All this thanks to John Roberts.
November 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I would like Trump and his cabinet to spend one full week experiencing the same treatment these non-criminals in detention centers are experiencing.
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Well, guess we must eat the rich
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hope that is the proper table setting.
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hope that is the proper table setting.
October 31, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Well, guess we must eat the rich
🍴 🍽️ 🥄
hope that is the proper table setting.
🍴 🍽️ 🥄
hope that is the proper table setting.
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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Wow! It’s not even close. Food banks can’t keep up with the need…
Question: “How long is this sustainable.”
Food bank director: “It’s not… for every meal that a food bank provides, the SNAP program provides nine. There’s no way we can meet that gap.”
Question: “How long is this sustainable.”
Food bank director: “It’s not… for every meal that a food bank provides, the SNAP program provides nine. There’s no way we can meet that gap.”
October 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Wow! It’s not even close. Food banks can’t keep up with the need…
Question: “How long is this sustainable.”
Food bank director: “It’s not… for every meal that a food bank provides, the SNAP program provides nine. There’s no way we can meet that gap.”
Question: “How long is this sustainable.”
Food bank director: “It’s not… for every meal that a food bank provides, the SNAP program provides nine. There’s no way we can meet that gap.”
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BREAKING: Democrats just tried to pass a standalone bill to fund WIC & SNAP to make sure families don't go hungry during the Republican shutdown.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
October 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
BREAKING: Democrats just tried to pass a standalone bill to fund WIC & SNAP to make sure families don't go hungry during the Republican shutdown.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.
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So... Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) asked the 4 nominees in this hearing a simple question -- if Trump directed you to break the law, would you follow the law or follow the president's directive? -- and not one could just say they'd follow the law.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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This isn't chaos. It's a plan. The defunding of the NEA, the gutting of the NEH, and the capture of the Kennedy Center are straight from the Heritage Foundation's 'Project 2025' playbook. Read my latest TIME article to see why this cultural attack demands our attention.
Trump’s Campaign to Defund the Arts—and Rewrite History
"The campaign to defund the arts, capture our museums, and rewrite our history is a prelude to silencing dissent."
time.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This isn't chaos. It's a plan. The defunding of the NEA, the gutting of the NEH, and the capture of the Kennedy Center are straight from the Heritage Foundation's 'Project 2025' playbook. Read my latest TIME article to see why this cultural attack demands our attention.
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As somebody that used to run a food pantry, yes, money is great. And also, if you ARE going to make donations, try to make them of the allergy friendly sort, like dairy free milks, gluten free pastas etc. when you buy in bulk, that often means that U get more in exchange for less choice.
October 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
As somebody that used to run a food pantry, yes, money is great. And also, if you ARE going to make donations, try to make them of the allergy friendly sort, like dairy free milks, gluten free pastas etc. when you buy in bulk, that often means that U get more in exchange for less choice.
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Looks as if Trump is saying no Democrat will be allowed to win another national election—and he will use the FBI, the DOJ, and the CIA to make sure of that. This is a full-scale attack on American democracy, and every Republican, CEO, and conservative mouthpiece who doesn't object is complicit.
Trump: "We can never let what happened in the 2020 election happen again. We just can't let that happen. I know Kash is working on it, everybody is working on it. And certainly Tulsi is working on it. We can't let that happen again to our country."
October 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Looks as if Trump is saying no Democrat will be allowed to win another national election—and he will use the FBI, the DOJ, and the CIA to make sure of that. This is a full-scale attack on American democracy, and every Republican, CEO, and conservative mouthpiece who doesn't object is complicit.
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Here they are- donors for destruction of WH
UPDATE: More donors funding the demolition of the East Wing for Trump's $250M ballroom have been identified
October 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Here they are- donors for destruction of WH
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Think the GOP's shutdown-driven health care crisis won't affect you? Think again.
If Republicans don't reverse course, average enrollee premiums on California's Health Insurance Exchange are set to skyrocket come January.
If Republicans don't reverse course, average enrollee premiums on California's Health Insurance Exchange are set to skyrocket come January.
October 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Think the GOP's shutdown-driven health care crisis won't affect you? Think again.
If Republicans don't reverse course, average enrollee premiums on California's Health Insurance Exchange are set to skyrocket come January.
If Republicans don't reverse course, average enrollee premiums on California's Health Insurance Exchange are set to skyrocket come January.
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Justice Kavanaugh: “If the person is a U. S. citizen or otherwise lawfully
in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.”
in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.”
September 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Justice Kavanaugh: “If the person is a U. S. citizen or otherwise lawfully
in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.”
in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.”
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Feds just arrested a reporter at the ICE facility outside Chicago
September 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Feds just arrested a reporter at the ICE facility outside Chicago