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People who rely on #SNAP to afford groceries face new hardships as the Trump Administration cuts and withholds food assistance. @tyjonescox.bsky.social writes on how these actions put the Administration on the wrong side of history. www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
Taking Away Food Assistance Puts the Trump Administration on the Wrong Side of History
The Trump Administration became so determined to deny people their SNAP benefits that it fought all the way to the Supreme Court, even though the funds were available and it had the legal authority to...
www.cbpp.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
People who rely on #SNAP to afford groceries face new hardships as the Trump Administration cuts and withholds food assistance. @tyjonescox.bsky.social writes on how these actions put the Administration on the wrong side of history. www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
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Punchbowl reports “White House officials determined they do not have the authority” to use contingency reserves —billions of $ that Congress provided for use when SNAP funding is inadequate— to fund Nov. SNAP benefits. But, that’s not what USDA’s now-deleted shutdown plan says:
October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Punchbowl reports “White House officials determined they do not have the authority” to use contingency reserves —billions of $ that Congress provided for use when SNAP funding is inadequate— to fund Nov. SNAP benefits. But, that’s not what USDA’s now-deleted shutdown plan says:
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Thank you, Gov Bob Ferguson, for ensuring that our food banks have the resources needed to keep people fed. Trump's refusal to utilize contingency funds to continue SNAP for the hungry—even as he bails out Argentina with $40 billion—is beyond cruel.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
WA to direct $2.2 million a week to food banks as SNAP cutoff nears
More than 1 in 10 state residents are in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, whose benefits will end Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.
www.seattletimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Thank you, Gov Bob Ferguson, for ensuring that our food banks have the resources needed to keep people fed. Trump's refusal to utilize contingency funds to continue SNAP for the hungry—even as he bails out Argentina with $40 billion—is beyond cruel.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Love it, but you left out Seattle.
October 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Love it, but you left out Seattle.
Are we ready to rename the Mariners home field The New Polo Grounds?
October 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Are we ready to rename the Mariners home field The New Polo Grounds?
This is awesome!
October 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This is awesome!
Can't wait to go!
The Taste of West Seattle is just over three weeks away! Thurs, Sept 25th at the Hall at Fauntleroy. Try delicious tastes from 30 of the best local eateries & vote for your favorites. Plus games, raffles, live music by Jim Page & more, to help prevent hunger and homelessness. bit.ly/TasteofWS2025
September 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Can't wait to go!
Well said.
At least the people who needlessly die in the next wave of hurricanes will die in a world with fewer pronouns. I'm sure that'll be a comfort to their loved ones.
BREAKING: The mass firing of upwards of 1,800 workers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including top climate scientists and weather forecasters, has begun.
The firings reportedly include workers at the National Weather Service.
The firings reportedly include workers at the National Weather Service.
March 3, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Well said.
Sunset from just north of the junction #westseattle
February 27, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Sunset from just north of the junction #westseattle
He would make a great council member!
Assistant City Attorney Eddie Lin has announced a run for Seattle City Council District 2. Lin had been nominated by Alexis Mercedes Rinck to fill the D2 vacancy that was ultimately filled by Mark Solomon.
www.linforseattle.com
www.linforseattle.com
Eddie Lin
www.linforseattle.com
February 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
He would make a great council member!
Am I the only person who hates these #UWHuskies uniforms?
November 16, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Am I the only person who hates these #UWHuskies uniforms?
It the World Series is between the Yankees and the Dogers I will not watch it. We are one step closer to that scenarior.
October 20, 2024 at 3:50 AM
It the World Series is between the Yankees and the Dogers I will not watch it. We are one step closer to that scenarior.
How did the song go? "I feel like a number"?
October 7, 2024 at 4:46 PM
How did the song go? "I feel like a number"?
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Quack...
December 4, 2023 at 5:14 PM
Quack...
A year ago I would have thought that this post was a little over the top. Today? Please allow me to introduce my cohost:
November 28, 2023 at 5:28 AM
A year ago I would have thought that this post was a little over the top. Today? Please allow me to introduce my cohost: