Alex ITMFA
@ahym666.bsky.social
decolonial dreamz
focused on art, labor, gardening, housing, tenants rights, land use, transportation and environment
posting from the southern Seattle suburbs in Coast Salish territory
abolish ICE, land back and free Palestine
focused on art, labor, gardening, housing, tenants rights, land use, transportation and environment
posting from the southern Seattle suburbs in Coast Salish territory
abolish ICE, land back and free Palestine
they’re calling him donica lewinsky on tik tok
November 15, 2025 at 3:44 AM
they’re calling him donica lewinsky on tik tok
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Thank you @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social ! I appreciate your leadership and your partnership during this challenging time.
“Let me be clear: we are not facing this alone. Seattle, King County, our state and federal delegations, our provider partners, and advocates have shown time and again what strong regional partnership looks like — we have built these programs together, and we will defend them together.”
November 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Thank you @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social ! I appreciate your leadership and your partnership during this challenging time.
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Mayor elect Wilson!
Waiting for the L8 at 5th and Denny… Can’t wait to break out the red paint!
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Mayor elect Wilson!
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WE WON. I am *begging* you to take note of who did this. *Not* UCLA admin—they’re still scuttling around behind closed doors, attempting to appease—but FACULTY AND STAFF, led by AAUP.
BREAKING: In AAUP et al v. Trump (wall-to-wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of TItle VI to reshape the University of California system), the faculty and staff of the UC system WON!!!
We were granted our preliminary injunction! @aaup.org
We were granted our preliminary injunction! @aaup.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
WE WON. I am *begging* you to take note of who did this. *Not* UCLA admin—they’re still scuttling around behind closed doors, attempting to appease—but FACULTY AND STAFF, led by AAUP.
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Pressure is building for Democrats to take a big swing on taxes, beyond this year’s hikes. How far state Sen. Noel Frame and others pressing for new progressive taxes can deliver on that goal in 2026 is an open question. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/14/w...
WA Legislature’s ‘Revenue Queen’ readies for 2026 tax battles • Washington State Standard
Sen. Noel Frame warns progressives to buckle up if lawmakers move ahead on income tax legislation targeting higher earners.
washingtonstatestandard.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Pressure is building for Democrats to take a big swing on taxes, beyond this year’s hikes. How far state Sen. Noel Frame and others pressing for new progressive taxes can deliver on that goal in 2026 is an open question. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/14/w...
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Massachusetts has shown that a millionaire’s tax is feasible and good policy.
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Massachusetts has shown that a millionaire’s tax is feasible and good policy.
bsky.app/profile/ips-...
bsky.app/profile/ips-...
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Good evening, Transit Riders!
With the election over, I thought I'd release this video I made and (thankfully) never had to post!
Concise explanation, concrete CTA, very minimal editing, under 2hrs from thought to finished product.
Equipment: DJI mic set, small tripod, Macbook
With the election over, I thought I'd release this video I made and (thankfully) never had to post!
Concise explanation, concrete CTA, very minimal editing, under 2hrs from thought to finished product.
Equipment: DJI mic set, small tripod, Macbook
November 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Good evening, Transit Riders!
With the election over, I thought I'd release this video I made and (thankfully) never had to post!
Concise explanation, concrete CTA, very minimal editing, under 2hrs from thought to finished product.
Equipment: DJI mic set, small tripod, Macbook
With the election over, I thought I'd release this video I made and (thankfully) never had to post!
Concise explanation, concrete CTA, very minimal editing, under 2hrs from thought to finished product.
Equipment: DJI mic set, small tripod, Macbook
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Awesome job mayor-elect @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social!
Not easy going on national media, but this was spot on.
I think when you know who you are and stay true to your values, it makes interviews like this easier.
Not easy going on national media, but this was spot on.
I think when you know who you are and stay true to your values, it makes interviews like this easier.
Good interview with Mayor-elect Wilson on CNN yesterday!
Seattle’s new mayor-elect speaks to CNN on Mamdani comparison: Its ‘remarkable’, ‘makes a lot of sense’ | CNN
In her first national interview, Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson talks to CNN’s Erin Burnett about her win in Sacramento and why she’s fine with being called a socialist.
www.cnn.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Awesome job mayor-elect @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social!
Not easy going on national media, but this was spot on.
I think when you know who you are and stay true to your values, it makes interviews like this easier.
Not easy going on national media, but this was spot on.
I think when you know who you are and stay true to your values, it makes interviews like this easier.
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Seattle-mayor elect Katie Wilson has never held elected office. But she's "no stranger to City Hall." www.axios.com/local/seattl... #waelex
What to know about Seattle's next mayor, Katie Wilson
Seattle's next mayor is a newcomer to elected office — but not new to local politics.
www.axios.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Seattle-mayor elect Katie Wilson has never held elected office. But she's "no stranger to City Hall." www.axios.com/local/seattl... #waelex
Everyone I’ve talked to about income taxes at the municipal level notes that we need action on the state level first, so I’m glad to see Senator @noelframe.bsky.social talking about it!
Pressure is building for Democrats to take a big swing on taxes, beyond this year’s hikes. How far state Sen. Noel Frame and others pressing for new progressive taxes can deliver on that goal in 2026 is an open question. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/14/w...
WA Legislature’s ‘Revenue Queen’ readies for 2026 tax battles • Washington State Standard
Sen. Noel Frame warns progressives to buckle up if lawmakers move ahead on income tax legislation targeting higher earners.
washingtonstatestandard.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Everyone I’ve talked to about income taxes at the municipal level notes that we need action on the state level first, so I’m glad to see Senator @noelframe.bsky.social talking about it!
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i talked to The Stranger about how losing candidates simply must stop casting aspersions on hardworking elections offices in a pathetic attempt to invalidate voters’ decisions:
Don't listen to Mayor Bruce Harrell or SPOG President Solan - the electoral process worked exactly as intended.
There Was Nothing Unusual About Seattle’s Election, or the Results
There was nothing odd, wrong, or suspicious about Seattle’s election results. They sure felt slow, but they weren’t. Someone tell that to outgoing Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle Police Officer’s Guil...
www.thestranger.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
i talked to The Stranger about how losing candidates simply must stop casting aspersions on hardworking elections offices in a pathetic attempt to invalidate voters’ decisions:
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People care less about labels than results. I was elected on the promise that all Seattle citizens should have access to a dignified life, regardless of their background or income. #thisisyourcity
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
Katie Wilson: “What SOCIALISM means to me”
YouTube video by Katie Wilson for Seattle
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November 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
People care less about labels than results. I was elected on the promise that all Seattle citizens should have access to a dignified life, regardless of their background or income. #thisisyourcity
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
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Good interview with Mayor-elect Wilson on CNN yesterday!
Seattle’s new mayor-elect speaks to CNN on Mamdani comparison: Its ‘remarkable’, ‘makes a lot of sense’ | CNN
In her first national interview, Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson talks to CNN’s Erin Burnett about her win in Sacramento and why she’s fine with being called a socialist.
www.cnn.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Good interview with Mayor-elect Wilson on CNN yesterday!
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NEW: With the election of Katie Wilson as mayor and Erika Evans as city attorney, voters shifted Seattle's political landscape to the left. What will this mean for public safety and the city's criminal legal system policies? Find out in my latest for @boltsmag.org:
boltsmag.org/progressives...
boltsmag.org/progressives...
Progressives Win in Seattle, Changing Directions on Public Safety - Bolts
Voters ousted a mayor who oversaw a surge in encampment sweeps, and a Republican prosecutor who pursued punitive policies toward homeless people and drug users.
boltsmag.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
NEW: With the election of Katie Wilson as mayor and Erika Evans as city attorney, voters shifted Seattle's political landscape to the left. What will this mean for public safety and the city's criminal legal system policies? Find out in my latest for @boltsmag.org:
boltsmag.org/progressives...
boltsmag.org/progressives...
On message!
Good interview with Mayor-elect Wilson on CNN yesterday!
Seattle’s new mayor-elect speaks to CNN on Mamdani comparison: Its ‘remarkable’, ‘makes a lot of sense’ | CNN
In her first national interview, Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson talks to CNN’s Erin Burnett about her win in Sacramento and why she’s fine with being called a socialist.
www.cnn.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
On message!
We better be prepared to win three times. We have to be prepared to fight three times.
Pressure is building for Democrats to take a big swing on taxes, beyond this year’s hikes. How far state Sen. Noel Frame and others pressing for new progressive taxes can deliver on that goal in 2026 is an open question. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/14/w...
WA Legislature’s ‘Revenue Queen’ readies for 2026 tax battles • Washington State Standard
Sen. Noel Frame warns progressives to buckle up if lawmakers move ahead on income tax legislation targeting higher earners.
washingtonstatestandard.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
We better be prepared to win three times. We have to be prepared to fight three times.
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Good news and good on Noel Frame. This year's election results across WA show a *very* clear voter mandate to tax the rich. It's not just Seattle or King County. The whole state wants to tax the rich to fund public services. Dems in Olympia should be wary of resisting that mandate.
Pressure is building for Democrats to take a big swing on taxes, beyond this year’s hikes. How far state Sen. Noel Frame and others pressing for new progressive taxes can deliver on that goal in 2026 is an open question. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/14/w...
WA Legislature’s ‘Revenue Queen’ readies for 2026 tax battles • Washington State Standard
Sen. Noel Frame warns progressives to buckle up if lawmakers move ahead on income tax legislation targeting higher earners.
washingtonstatestandard.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Good news and good on Noel Frame. This year's election results across WA show a *very* clear voter mandate to tax the rich. It's not just Seattle or King County. The whole state wants to tax the rich to fund public services. Dems in Olympia should be wary of resisting that mandate.
Dionne Foster is such an upgrade for the city of Seattle!!!!
Council President Nelson pulled the amendment from @councilmember-amr.bsky.social to add $400,000 to restore funding to tenant services for a full council vote. This is an amendment supported by the Seattle Renters' Commission.
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Dionne Foster is such an upgrade for the city of Seattle!!!!
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The amendment was saved, with seven councilmember voting in favors and two abstentions
Council President Nelson pulled the amendment from @councilmember-amr.bsky.social to add $400,000 to restore funding to tenant services for a full council vote. This is an amendment supported by the Seattle Renters' Commission.
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The amendment was saved, with seven councilmember voting in favors and two abstentions
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Thank you to CM Rinck for her leadership here.
We will certainly need to partner with County, State and Federal delegation.
In particular, we need State electeds to adopt new progressive revenues, like a statewide Corporate Payroll Tax or a Wealth Tax to make up for these cruel cuts.
We will certainly need to partner with County, State and Federal delegation.
In particular, we need State electeds to adopt new progressive revenues, like a statewide Corporate Payroll Tax or a Wealth Tax to make up for these cruel cuts.
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed - Seattle City Council Blog
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care program without regional collaboration and intervention On...
council.seattle.gov
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Thank you to CM Rinck for her leadership here.
We will certainly need to partner with County, State and Federal delegation.
In particular, we need State electeds to adopt new progressive revenues, like a statewide Corporate Payroll Tax or a Wealth Tax to make up for these cruel cuts.
We will certainly need to partner with County, State and Federal delegation.
In particular, we need State electeds to adopt new progressive revenues, like a statewide Corporate Payroll Tax or a Wealth Tax to make up for these cruel cuts.
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I’ve been extremely alarmed with the lack of national coverage in mainstream news regarding loss of Continuum of Care funding. Every single city and town across the US is gonna see huge spikes in homelessness. It’s an urgent emergency
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed - Seattle City Council Blog
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care program without regional collaboration and intervention On...
council.seattle.gov
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I’ve been extremely alarmed with the lack of national coverage in mainstream news regarding loss of Continuum of Care funding. Every single city and town across the US is gonna see huge spikes in homelessness. It’s an urgent emergency
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This is very serious and could lead to a lot more people becoming unhoused.
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed - Seattle City Council Blog
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care program without regional collaboration and intervention On...
council.seattle.gov
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This is very serious and could lead to a lot more people becoming unhoused.
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Look at this chicane! Designed to help slow floods.
November 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Look at this chicane! Designed to help slow floods.
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Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed - Seattle City Council Blog
Nearly 4,500 Seattle and King County households now stand to lose housing and essential services under the changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care program without regional collaboration and intervention On...
council.seattle.gov
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
council.seattle.gov/2025/11/14/c...
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We are so proud of the nearly 70% of the vote we received. Thank you, District 2!
Whether you contributed vouchers, knocked doors, made a donation, or spread the word to your friends and neighbors — this win is our win and shows what is possible when we come together as a community.
Whether you contributed vouchers, knocked doors, made a donation, or spread the word to your friends and neighbors — this win is our win and shows what is possible when we come together as a community.
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We are so proud of the nearly 70% of the vote we received. Thank you, District 2!
Whether you contributed vouchers, knocked doors, made a donation, or spread the word to your friends and neighbors — this win is our win and shows what is possible when we come together as a community.
Whether you contributed vouchers, knocked doors, made a donation, or spread the word to your friends and neighbors — this win is our win and shows what is possible when we come together as a community.