Cascadia Journal
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An opinionated email newsletter about politics, the environment and culture across the #Cascadia bioregion, Written by @andyengelson.bsky.social.
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by Andrew Engelson, Drew Alcosser, and Brandon Letsinger
Earlier this month, there was a pivotal moment in Donald Trump’s four-month attack on demo...
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"We believe it’s time to consider something that would have seemed radical only a few months ago: Washington and Oregon need to talk about how to peacefully achieve more independence from the United States of America." #Cascadia
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For your weekend reading, I wrote about what Katie Wilson's win as Seattle mayor means for #Cascadia: www.cascadia-journal.com/what-wilsons...
What Wilson's win means for Cascadia
On Monday night this week, as we awaited results in the Seattle mayor's race, I went to the Paramount to see Patti Smith, my first time seeing her perform. The show was astonishing: the 79-year-old ro...
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November 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
For your weekend reading, I wrote about what Katie Wilson's win as Seattle mayor means for #Cascadia: www.cascadia-journal.com/what-wilsons...
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ICE is an out-of-control federal agency terrorizing our communities. Their aggressive tactics and abusive behavior in Washington County and across Oregon are outrageous and dangerous.
‘Detain first and ask questions later’: Oregon ICE arrests shot up in October
The Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition reported 329 arrests in Oregon last month.
www.opb.org
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 AM
ICE is an out-of-control federal agency terrorizing our communities. Their aggressive tactics and abusive behavior in Washington County and across Oregon are outrageous and dangerous.
"What does it mean that Wilson, Cascadia's humble and slightly awkward version of Zohran Mamadani, will now lead our region's largest city as a progressive socialist?"
I wrote a little something about Patti Smith, Katie Wilson, and how #Cascadia cities are well positioned to resist Trump: www.cascadia-journal.com/what-wilsons...
What Wilson's win means for Cascadia
On Monday night this week, as we awaited results in the Seattle mayor's race, I went to the Paramount to see Patti Smith, my first time seeing her perform. The show was astonishing: the 69-year-old ro...
www.cascadia-journal.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 AM
"What does it mean that Wilson, Cascadia's humble and slightly awkward version of Zohran Mamadani, will now lead our region's largest city as a progressive socialist?"
Starbucks workers continue strike, billionaire philanthropy won't save us, BC old growth forests are threatened, and an north Portland gallery continues an exhibit despite Trump's grant cuts. This and more news from across #Cascadia: www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-tod...
Cascadia today: Starbucks workers continue strike + why CEO donations won't save us + BC old growth at risk
Starbucks workers continue strike
About 1,000 baristas at 65 Starbucks locations across North America are on strike for more predictable hours, better wages, and an end to union-busting tactics, the ...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Starbucks workers continue strike, billionaire philanthropy won't save us, BC old growth forests are threatened, and an north Portland gallery continues an exhibit despite Trump's grant cuts. This and more news from across #Cascadia: www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-tod...
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The federal contractor that was likely proposing to create an ICE facility in Newport, Oregon backed down after a noisy town council meeting.
When #Cascadia fights the feds, we win.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/12/d...
When #Cascadia fights the feds, we win.
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Federal defense contractor backs out of potential Oregon Coast ICE facility • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Texas-based Team Housing Solutions had asked the city about leasing land at the airport last week in support of “federal operations.”
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The federal contractor that was likely proposing to create an ICE facility in Newport, Oregon backed down after a noisy town council meeting.
When #Cascadia fights the feds, we win.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/12/d...
When #Cascadia fights the feds, we win.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/12/d...
Newport forces ICE contractor to back down, KATIE WILSON WILL BE SEATTLE'S NEXT MAYOR, Starbucks workers strike, and humpback whales are under threat. It's your daily roundup of #Cascadia news! www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-tod...
Cascadia today: Katie Wilson will be Seattle's mayor + Newport blocks ICE + humpback whales face threats
Hello Cascadia people! Thanks for reading Cascadia Journal! If you enjoy this feisty roundup of news, environmental reporting, and arts coverage from around the Pacific Northwest, you you do a me a fa...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Newport forces ICE contractor to back down, KATIE WILSON WILL BE SEATTLE'S NEXT MAYOR, Starbucks workers strike, and humpback whales are under threat. It's your daily roundup of #Cascadia news! www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-tod...
Also, it may seem petty, but the New York Times still hasn't reported on Katie Wilson's victory as mayor of Seattle. Always ignored by the east coast. Just one more reason #Cascadia doesn't need the US.
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Also, it may seem petty, but the New York Times still hasn't reported on Katie Wilson's victory as mayor of Seattle. Always ignored by the east coast. Just one more reason #Cascadia doesn't need the US.
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At a packed community meeting in Newport, along Oregon’s central coast, residents gathered to express a mix of confusion, frustration and anxiety about the relocation of a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter – and the federal immigration enforcement outpost that could take its place.
Newport residents, leaders denounce possible ICE detention facility
At a packed community meeting in Newport, along Oregon’s central coast, residents gathered to express a mix of confusion, frustration and anxiety about the relocation of a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter – and the federal immigration enforcement outpost that could take its place.
www.opb.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:26 AM
At a packed community meeting in Newport, along Oregon’s central coast, residents gathered to express a mix of confusion, frustration and anxiety about the relocation of a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter – and the federal immigration enforcement outpost that could take its place.
Katie Wilson will be the next mayor of Seattle.
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Katie Wilson will be the next mayor of Seattle.
More of this, please! 💪
Portland's absurdist anti-ICE protests continued on Sunday, when roughly 20 people met outside Portland’s ICE facility for an aerobics class. Decked out in neon leotards, participants did grapevines to ‘80s new wave tunes in front of the boarded-up building, as federal agents lurked on the roof.
Sweating Out the Fascism With Anti-ICE Aerobics
On Sunday, November 9, roughly 20 people met outside Portland’s Immigrations and Customs Enforcement facility for an aerobics workout class. Decked out in neon leotards, the participants did grapevine...
www.portlandmercury.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
More of this, please! 💪
This is nice. An even better idea: taxing all of Washington's billionaires to fund education and universal health care.
The Ballmer Group on Wednesday committed hundreds of millions of dollars for free preschool in Washington, a massive philanthropic contribution amid state budget cuts and federal rollbacks. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/12/f...
Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in WA • Washington State Standard
The Ballmer Group on Wednesday committed hundreds of millions of dollars for free preschool in Washington, a massive philanthropic contribution amid state budget cuts and federal rollbacks.
washingtonstatestandard.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This is nice. An even better idea: taxing all of Washington's billionaires to fund education and universal health care.
This is why #Cascadia demands that ICE be abolished.
The president is putting together his own police force to operate in cities, with few legal constraints
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The president is putting together his own police force to operate in cities, with few legal constraints
econ.st
November 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This is why #Cascadia demands that ICE be abolished.
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Wow. Washington State would rather slash legal aid than pass an income tax. Shameful.
Budget shortfalls are going to keep happening if costs are put on the poor and middle class.
Budget shortfalls are going to keep happening if costs are put on the poor and middle class.
Portland uses aerobics to protest ICE, Katie Wilson is likely to be Seattle's next mayor, and how Democrats in the Washington legislature continue to push austerity. It's your daily news roundup from across #Cascadia! www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-tod...
Cascadia today: Katie Wilson increases her lead + anti-ICE aerobics in Portland + Cascadia poetry lab receives award
Good morning! Here's your roundup of news, environmental reporting, and arts coverage from across the Cascadia bioregion. If you appreciate this newsletter and my opinionated essays on the pushback ag...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Wow. Washington State would rather slash legal aid than pass an income tax. Shameful.
Budget shortfalls are going to keep happening if costs are put on the poor and middle class.
Budget shortfalls are going to keep happening if costs are put on the poor and middle class.
Mobilization alert against ICE deploying to Newport, OR 🚨🚨🚨
November 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Mobilization alert against ICE deploying to Newport, OR 🚨🚨🚨
Portland uses aerobics to protest ICE, Katie Wilson is likely to be Seattle's next mayor, and how Democrats in the Washington legislature continue to push austerity. It's your daily news roundup from across #Cascadia! www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-tod...
Cascadia today: Katie Wilson increases her lead + anti-ICE aerobics in Portland + Cascadia poetry lab receives award
Good morning! Here's your roundup of news, environmental reporting, and arts coverage from across the Cascadia bioregion. If you appreciate this newsletter and my opinionated essays on the pushback ag...
www.cascadia-journal.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Portland uses aerobics to protest ICE, Katie Wilson is likely to be Seattle's next mayor, and how Democrats in the Washington legislature continue to push austerity. It's your daily news roundup from across #Cascadia! www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-tod...
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Harrell to Spend More Time with Most Of His Family: tinyurl.com/z5z3xvd4
November 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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Fixed that headline for you, @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Fixed that headline for you, @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
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Katie Wilson increased her lead over incumbent Bruce Harrell to 1,346 votes in the race for Seattle mayor today. She's now ahead 50.08% to 49.59%. Last minute ballots definitely broke strongly for Wilson.
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Katie Wilson increased her lead over incumbent Bruce Harrell to 1,346 votes in the race for Seattle mayor today. She's now ahead 50.08% to 49.59%. Last minute ballots definitely broke strongly for Wilson.
Oh look they made a robot Mitch McConnell.
Joke of the day from Moscow: Russia tried to unveil its first humanoid AI robot, Aidol. Key word: tried. The robot collapsed during its debut, forcing organizers to cut the presentation short. Their rushed attempt to lift the prop only made things worse.
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Oh look they made a robot Mitch McConnell.
It's terrible that successful programs like this one, which helps assist immigrants getting into college, have been eliminated by the feds. An independent #Cascadia could do better.
Students in the College Access Migrant Program are far more likely to stay in school, federal research found. But the Trump administration called such programs “extremely costly” and cut off funding this school year.
UW loses federal funding for migrant students
A federal program that helps young people from migrant families attend colleges, including the University of Washington, is not operating this year after the Trump administration eliminated funding fo...
www.kuow.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It's terrible that successful programs like this one, which helps assist immigrants getting into college, have been eliminated by the feds. An independent #Cascadia could do better.
Katie Wilson takes the lead in Seattle mayor's race, feds kill effective programs for migrant college students in #Cascadia and Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore has a new novel. It's your daily news roundup! www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-tod...
Cascadia today: KATIE WILSON LEADS + is ICE coming to Newport? + a new novel from Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore
Katie Wilson takes lead Seattle mayor's race by 91 votes
After a new count of late-arriving ballots in the race for Seattle mayor yesterday, transit activist and labor organizer Katie Wilson took the...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Katie Wilson takes the lead in Seattle mayor's race, feds kill effective programs for migrant college students in #Cascadia and Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore has a new novel. It's your daily news roundup! www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-tod...
Katie Wilson now leads the race for Seattle mayor by... 91 votes. Amazing.
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Katie Wilson now leads the race for Seattle mayor by... 91 votes. Amazing.
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Revoke the ICE Permit! Rally at Portland City Hall on Wednesday November 19th at 5PM.
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Revoke the ICE Permit! Rally at Portland City Hall on Wednesday November 19th at 5PM.
I mean, we could eliminate the Senate and the electoral college. (spoiler: that's not happening.) Or, here in #Cascadia we could leave the US and and take care of our people: www.cascadia-journal.com/its-time-for...
It’s time for Washington and Oregon to work for an independent Cascadia
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by Andrew Engelson, Drew Alcosser, and Brandon Letsinger
Earlier this month, there was a pivotal moment in Donald Trump’s four-month attack on demo...
www.cascadia-journal.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I mean, we could eliminate the Senate and the electoral college. (spoiler: that's not happening.) Or, here in #Cascadia we could leave the US and and take care of our people: www.cascadia-journal.com/its-time-for...
After the news today that the Democratic Party has failed us, it's clearly time for #Cascadia to move forward on universal health care for the residents of WA & OR: www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-des...
Cascadia deserves universal healthcare
Earlier this week, after Washington state opened enrollment in the Washington Health Plan Exchange, I logged in to my account to see how much my monthly premiums will go up if Congress fails to renew ...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
After the news today that the Democratic Party has failed us, it's clearly time for #Cascadia to move forward on universal health care for the residents of WA & OR: www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-des...