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Russ Sciandra
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Leftist. Retired public health lobbyist in NYS: tobacco control, health care coverage, patient rights. Now living on the shores of Puget Sound.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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sbworkersunited.org
If you live near Seattle, we have BIG plans this week.

RSVP to our rally, happening tomorrow, Dec. 18! Once you RSVP we'll send you all the details:
Starbucks Action and Rally · SEIU Organizing
Join union baristas for a major rally heading into the holidays!
www.mobilize.us
December 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Indigenous actor Elaine Miles says ICE called her tribal ID 'fake'

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‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Saw this in my grocery store today. What idiot stopped producing penn…oh wait.
November 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/n...
2 Major League Baseball Pitchers Are Charged in Gambling Investigation
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November 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Another 'No Kings' protest stretches a mile through downtown Seattle

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Another ‘No Kings’ protest stretches a mile through downtown Seattle
With chants, costumes and colorful signs, Washingtonians raised their voices against Trump's hard-line policies on immigration, the federal budget and more.
www.seattletimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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September 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Monterey cypress, Oysterville, Washington.
August 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Just saw a Cybertruck with an”AOC 2028” bumper sticker.
June 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Museum Of Repressed American History Conceals New Exhibit On Tuskegee Experiments — theonion.com/museum-of-re...
Museum Of Repressed American History Conceals New Exhibit On Tuskegee Experiments
WASHINGTON—Expanding their collection in an effort to obscure even more information about the nation’s past, representatives for the Museum of Repressed American History confirmed Thursday that they h...
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April 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Little Poulsbo, Washington. Thousands showed up. And yes, there was a Greenland flag.
April 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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The Signal leak is a prime moment for Democrats to get caught trying. Call for resignations or impeachment hearings or both. Be omnipresent in the media demanding and explaining accountability measures. Don’t let this fade away. Treat this the way the GOP treated Hillary’s emails. Make it a thing.
March 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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indivisible.org
Democrats are saying no votes unless the bill includes safeguards against Musk’s illegal & unconstitutional behavior. Republicans are rejecting that, but we need Democrats to hold the line. Make sure they hear from you.

House: indivisible.org/resource/cal...

Senate: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
(above an image of Congress) HOUSE DEMOCRATS CAN STOP THE TRUMP-MUSK POWER GRAB IF THEY USE THEIR LEVERAGE IN THE GOVERNMENT FUNDING FIGHT Democrats are in the minority, but that doesn't mean they're without power. Here's how Democrats can stop extreme MAGA cuts and President Musk. HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE LEVERAGE - IF THEY USE IT. House Republicans are in chaos, torn between extreme cuts to life-saving programs like Medicaid and shutdown fears. With a March 14 deadline and control of both the White House and Congress, the GOP owns any shutdown failure. Their majority is miniscule and as soon as the government funding bill looks even remotely reasonable, hardline MAGA extremists will revolt. That means the GOP will need Democratic support to pass a budget. Meanwhile, the Trump-Musk coup continues as MAGA tries to illegally raid payment systems, shut down federal agencies, and fire federal workers. The only way Democrats can stop any of this is by fighting like hell and refusing to cooperate. DEMOCRATS NON-NEGOTIABLE DEMANDS PROTECT ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS Demand a budget that stops MAGA looting and protects working families, or Trump's team will slash essential programs and funnel cash to allies. STOP MAGA CORRUPTION Block any budget without strong protections against Trump and MAGA abuse. Without safeguards, Trump and his allies will divert funds while cutting essential programs. No cuts to Medicaid, Social Security, or food assistance-no loopholes, no empty promises. NO EXTREMIST RIDERS Hold the line on a clean government funding bill-no funding cuts to critical programs and no poison pill riders attacking abortion rights, LGBTQ+ protections, or immigrant communities. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP DEMOCRATS FIGHT BACK Whether your representative is a Democrat or a Republican, they need to hear from you right now. IF YOU'RE REPRESENTED BY A DEMOCRAT Ask them to hold the line. Democrats shouldn't vote for anything more than a two-week continuing resolution until the GOP comes to the table to negotiate a responsible budget with safeguards. IF YOU'RE REPRESENTED BY A REPUBLICAN tell them that you don't want to pay the price for the GOP's billionaire tax breaks. Check out the link in our bio to be connected with your Member of Congress.
March 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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University of Vermont campus. That’s Musk.
January 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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www.mlb.com/news/seattle...
MLB's most extreme ballpark isn't in Colorado
Ask a dozen baseball fans which stadium they think created the most extreme park effects in 2024, and invariably most or all of them will give you the same answer: Coors Field. Colorado's ballpark is ...
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January 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Posting this story about how Ann Telnaes got censored not least bc it'll disseminate the image Jeff Bezos censored.

anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...
Why I'm quitting the Washington Post
Democracy can't function without a free press
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January 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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I’ve been beating this particular drum for years www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/h...
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol
Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Obligatory seasonal greeting.
December 25, 2024 at 7:08 PM
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I will never forget the time someone bought the domain name of Guy Fieri’s failed restaurant and posted this fever dream of a menu.
December 7, 2024 at 4:27 AM
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We are Hold The Line, an organization to defend our nation from the Trump Administration and his extremist agenda.

We can’t do it alone–can you repost this and give us a follow to spread the word?
November 29, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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Wait, I got it. (Holding egg) “This is your brain.” (Cracks egg on hot frying pan) “This is your brain on drugs.”
Drug problem solved.
pbump.com Philip Bump @pbump.com · Nov 28
Captain Eighties strikes again.
November 28, 2024 at 6:12 AM
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D.B. Cooper story heating up. Parachute 'D.B. Cooper' hijacker used in 1971 may have been found

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Parachute ‘D.B. Cooper’ hijacker used in 1971 may have been found
The parachute used by the hijacker known as D.B. Cooper to leap out of a plane more than 50 years ago may have been found.
www.seattletimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 5:57 AM
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America is about to embark on a great natural experiment in public health. I think I know how it’s going to turn out.
November 23, 2024 at 7:59 PM