Rita Smith
@ritasmith7.bsky.social
Live with my partner, Linda Robinson, at Hearthstone Retirement on Seattle’s Green Lake. Love pruning & singing.
Grew up in Cashmere, Wa. Attended Linfield University, U of Wa.
Worked at Waste Management, Bellevue Schools, AFSC, Peace Corps Ethiopia.
Grew up in Cashmere, Wa. Attended Linfield University, U of Wa.
Worked at Waste Management, Bellevue Schools, AFSC, Peace Corps Ethiopia.
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Opinion | How to Be a Good Citizen of a Bad Country
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November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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WA state employee details three weeks in ICE custody with her son
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Everett woman details ‘humiliating’ ordeal in ICE custody with her son
The mom from New Zealand, a state resident since 2021, talks about a three-week ordeal that saw her and her son sent from Washington to an ICE facility in Texas.
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August 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
WA state employee details three weeks in ICE custody with her son
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One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No Kings
Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and f...
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GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: · John Lewis Actions
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lie...
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July 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Since at least the time of Greek philosophers, many writers have discovered a deep, intuitive connection between walking, thinking, and writing.
Why Walking Helps Us Think
Since at least the time of Greek philosophers, many writers have discovered a deep, intuitive connection between walking, thinking, and writing.
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April 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Since at least the time of Greek philosophers, many writers have discovered a deep, intuitive connection between walking, thinking, and writing.
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The Trump administration has turned its back on our community and other marginalized groups most at risk with the gutting of the State Department. NO MORE.
We WILL keep fighting for access to lifesaving healthcare and programs NO MATTER WHAT. hrc.im/ProtectHealth
We WILL keep fighting for access to lifesaving healthcare and programs NO MATTER WHAT. hrc.im/ProtectHealth
April 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The Trump administration has turned its back on our community and other marginalized groups most at risk with the gutting of the State Department. NO MORE.
We WILL keep fighting for access to lifesaving healthcare and programs NO MATTER WHAT. hrc.im/ProtectHealth
We WILL keep fighting for access to lifesaving healthcare and programs NO MATTER WHAT. hrc.im/ProtectHealth
Harvard Will Not Comply With a List of Trump Administration Demands - The New York Times
April 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Harvard Will Not Comply With a List of Trump Administration Demands - The New York Times
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#BREAKING: Over 36,000 people rallied in Los Angeles today in support of @sanders.senate.gov and @aoc.bsky.social’s OLIGARCHY TOUR — setting a record as their largest stop on this tour.
April 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
#BREAKING: Over 36,000 people rallied in Los Angeles today in support of @sanders.senate.gov and @aoc.bsky.social’s OLIGARCHY TOUR — setting a record as their largest stop on this tour.
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ICYMI: I was thrilled to stand with @deluzio.house.gov, Rep. Pat Ryan, and @repangiecraig.bsky.social to launch the Monopoly Busters Caucus!
We know that so many big corporations and mega-mergers screw over workers. So we’re standing up and fighting for a fair, pro-worker economy.
We know that so many big corporations and mega-mergers screw over workers. So we’re standing up and fighting for a fair, pro-worker economy.
April 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
ICYMI: I was thrilled to stand with @deluzio.house.gov, Rep. Pat Ryan, and @repangiecraig.bsky.social to launch the Monopoly Busters Caucus!
We know that so many big corporations and mega-mergers screw over workers. So we’re standing up and fighting for a fair, pro-worker economy.
We know that so many big corporations and mega-mergers screw over workers. So we’re standing up and fighting for a fair, pro-worker economy.
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Why should you be concerned about Trump “accidentally” deporting people who have zero criminal record?
Because if he can do it to them — and ignore judges when they tell him to stop — he can do it to anyone he wants.
Because if he can do it to them — and ignore judges when they tell him to stop — he can do it to anyone he wants.
April 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Why should you be concerned about Trump “accidentally” deporting people who have zero criminal record?
Because if he can do it to them — and ignore judges when they tell him to stop — he can do it to anyone he wants.
Because if he can do it to them — and ignore judges when they tell him to stop — he can do it to anyone he wants.
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Happy Passover! Wishing you and your loved ones a meaningful Pesach filled with joy and justice.
April 12, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Happy Passover! Wishing you and your loved ones a meaningful Pesach filled with joy and justice.
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"NC lawmakers postpone vote to ban DEI in state government, as protesters pack state House..."
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NC lawmakers postpone vote to ban DEI in state government, as protesters pack state House
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April 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
"NC lawmakers postpone vote to ban DEI in state government, as protesters pack state House..."
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April 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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"IRS officials who sign off on data sharing under these circumstances risk breaking the law..."
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IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants' tax data to ICE, sources say
Melanie Krause, acting head since February, will step down over the data-sharing document signed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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April 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"IRS officials who sign off on data sharing under these circumstances risk breaking the law..."
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April 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Judge Orders White House to Restore AP’s Access to Trump - The New York Times
April 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Judge Orders White House to Restore AP’s Access to Trump - The New York Times
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Medicare Advantage (or DisAdvantage, as I call it) isn’t Medicare — it’s private insurance run by giant corporations that only care about profits.
I wrote to the Trump admin and told them if they’re looking for waste, fraud, and abuse, they should start with Medicare DisAdvantage.
I wrote to the Trump admin and told them if they’re looking for waste, fraud, and abuse, they should start with Medicare DisAdvantage.
April 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Medicare Advantage (or DisAdvantage, as I call it) isn’t Medicare — it’s private insurance run by giant corporations that only care about profits.
I wrote to the Trump admin and told them if they’re looking for waste, fraud, and abuse, they should start with Medicare DisAdvantage.
I wrote to the Trump admin and told them if they’re looking for waste, fraud, and abuse, they should start with Medicare DisAdvantage.
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This is where Trump is “accidentally” sending individuals with U.S. legal status.
Absolutely horrifying. A must-watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QmW...
Absolutely horrifying. A must-watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QmW...
What records show about the migrants sent to Salvadoran mega-prison
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April 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This is where Trump is “accidentally” sending individuals with U.S. legal status.
Absolutely horrifying. A must-watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QmW...
Absolutely horrifying. A must-watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QmW...