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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The @soundersfc.com ownership group really with their finger on the pulse of what fans are demanding: a suburban stadium 3 miles from the nearest light rail stop www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sounders seek investors for fund new stadium
The Seattle Sounders are seeking a large minority partner through a strategic capital raise to fund major project ambitions, including a potential new soccer-specific stadium.
www.espn.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The @soundersfc.com ownership group really with their finger on the pulse of what fans are demanding: a suburban stadium 3 miles from the nearest light rail stop www.espn.com/soccer/story...
So profoundly missing the moment. We really need new leaders!
The Trump administration’s threat to deploy troops in Portland is unlawful.
Here’s a thought.
Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.
Here’s a thought.
Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.
September 28, 2025 at 5:52 AM
So profoundly missing the moment. We really need new leaders!
Not good. www.jezebel.com/washington-d...
Washington Dems Promised to Expand Abortion Access—But Just Proposed an $8.5 Million Cut
After Roe was overturned, the state launched the Abortion Access Project to help keep reproductive health clinics open. This week, Senate Democrats submitted a budget that would slash funding by 55%.
www.jezebel.com
April 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Not good. www.jezebel.com/washington-d...
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One of the wilder political things in recent history is that Project 2025 publicly released a 900 page document laying out their plans to roll back 100 years of human progress and then during the campaign Republicans just said "no we're not :)" and then they won and now they're doing it all.
April 24, 2025 at 1:18 AM
One of the wilder political things in recent history is that Project 2025 publicly released a 900 page document laying out their plans to roll back 100 years of human progress and then during the campaign Republicans just said "no we're not :)" and then they won and now they're doing it all.
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one thing that Democratic politicians should take note of is that the overlap between “great political optics” and “actual morally good stuff” is really big right now
April 18, 2025 at 5:20 AM
one thing that Democratic politicians should take note of is that the overlap between “great political optics” and “actual morally good stuff” is really big right now
New 26th LD Senator Deb Krishnadasan introduces herself to constituents as she seeks to fill the remainder of Rep. Emily Randall’s term
www.kitsapsun.com/story/opinio...
www.kitsapsun.com/story/opinio...
Bill to help underfunded schools isn’t moving forward, but I’m not giving up| Opinion
A bill that would have lowered the threshold to approve bonds won't pass in Olympia this year, but it's still an effort to focus on.
www.kitsapsun.com
April 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
New 26th LD Senator Deb Krishnadasan introduces herself to constituents as she seeks to fill the remainder of Rep. Emily Randall’s term
www.kitsapsun.com/story/opinio...
www.kitsapsun.com/story/opinio...
We may not have Ryan Zinke at Interior still, but we will recreate him as closely as possible
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has employed political appointees to make cookies and serve meals, @michaelscherer.bsky.social and @ashleyrparker.bsky.social report.
"On at least one occasion, a political appointee was told to recook the cookies because the batch was subpar." theatln.tc/Xo3eE3Jm
"On at least one occasion, a political appointee was told to recook the cookies because the batch was subpar." theatln.tc/Xo3eE3Jm
April 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We may not have Ryan Zinke at Interior still, but we will recreate him as closely as possible
Effort to end sales of flavored tobacco products is alive and well in Washington state. Still on the table for end of session, now combined with tax increase on tobacco and nicotine products washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/01/p...
Proposed ban on flavored tobacco products is revived in WA Legislature • Washington State Standard
Democratic lawmakers have revamped their approach to banning flavored tobacco products, like vapes, in Washington.
washingtonstatestandard.com
April 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Effort to end sales of flavored tobacco products is alive and well in Washington state. Still on the table for end of session, now combined with tax increase on tobacco and nicotine products washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/01/p...