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Contact Gov. Ferguson and ask that he make an executive order to protect people with Autism from RFK’s data tracking. Illinois has set the example. chicago.suntimes.com/politics/202...
In response to RFK Jr., Pritzker signs first in nation executive order protecting autism data
The governor's office said the executive order is in response to rising concerns about efforts to create federal autism registries or databases without legal safeguards or accountability.
chicago.suntimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Is Trump trying to erase slavery from American History? This is sickening! #HarrietTubman #undergroundrailroad
April 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Standing up for Democracy in Ephrata, a deep red small town in Eastern Washington. 80 people attended! #handsoff #protest
April 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
50501 Rallies in North Central Washington State. Tell Trump, “ Hands Off Our Democracy!”
April 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Make no mistake: Trump is serious about trying to throw out the Constitution to stay in power.
"I'm not joking": Trump again floats running for anti-constitutional third term
"There are methods which you could do it," he reportedly told NBC News.
www.motherjones.com
March 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Trump and his Goons continue their “Let them eat cake” policies
#washingtonstate
March 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
You have 10 days to update your on-line Social Security log in or you may be subject to IN PERSON Verification.
This applies to anyone who set up their online My Social Security Account before 2021

youtu.be/AMADyonYNTE?...
How To: Transition Your my Social Security Account
YouTube video by U.S. Social Security Administration
youtu.be
March 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Let Newhouse know! We are paying attention! We Vote!
March 20, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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This will empower Elon to privatize VA by breaking it first.

These layoffs are going to mean longer processing times for disability claims & longer wait times for veterans to see a doctor.

They may also seriously threaten patient safety or lead to VA closures. apnews.com/article/vete...
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency.
apnews.com
March 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Where was Newhouse when Margorie Taylor Greene heckled President Biden and called him a liar over and over again? Republicans are self righteous hippocrates. #WashingtonState

www.ncwlife.com/news/newhous...
Newhouse leads effort censure Texas rep over Trump speech outburst
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fourth District U.S. Rep Dan Newhouse took the lead Wednesday on efforts to punish a Democratic representative who interrupted President Donald Trump’s Tuesday speech to Congress.
www.ncwlife.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Thank you @murray.senate.gov
“Instead of attending Trump’s SOTU, I’m speaking with constituents of mine like Scott, a disabled veteran who worked at VA helping to house homeless veterans,” Washington Sen. Patty Murray (D) posted on the social platform X. “Elon fired Scott.
#WashingtonState
March 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The measles are here. It will spread like wildfire. Make sure you are immunized.
February 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Tulsi Gabbard has just been confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence. 😫
February 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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February 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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You've got much bigger problems. Like, if Trump doesn't comply with the court order at midnight, you officially have a King.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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A federal judge in Seattle on Thursday indefinitely blocked President Donald Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship for children born to parents without legal immigration status, the second such ruling in as many days. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/02/06/s...
Seattle judge is second to indefinitely block Trump’s birthright citizenship order • Washington State Standard
The preliminary injunction in Washington’s case comes one day after another issued by a Maryland judge, and two weeks after a temporary pause.
washingtonstatestandard.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
VOTE FOR SCHOOLS! Vote for all the children in your community.
February 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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February’s Special Election is ONE WEEK away from today!
Remember, not everyone gets a ballot - visit VoteWA.gov to see if you’re eligible! If you have questions about what’s on your ballot, reach out to your local party organization: wadems.org/county/
February 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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“The last several days we’ve witnessed an authoritarian takeover of our federal government by Elon Musk and Donald Trump. They have set their sights on a full purge of anyone in government that doesn’t bend the knee and follow their orders.” - Sen. @wyden.senate.gov
February 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Senator Murray standing up for our Country and #WashingtonState
THIS AFTERNOON: Murray, Schumer, Wyden, Warren, Schatz to Sound Alarm Over Musk and Associates Forcing Way into Highly Sensitive Central Government Payment System

Livestream (event scheduled for 12:45 PM Pacific Time):

Thank you, Senator @pattymurray.bsky.social!
Democrats Sound Alarm Over Musk Forcing Way into Highly Sensitive Central Government Payment System
YouTube video by Senator Patty Murray
youtube.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Please read this entire article!
Trump’s bullying isn’t working but the headlines make his cult following think it’s a win.

l.smartnews.com/p-iC309Oq/k6...
Trump’s Victory Lap on Mexico Tariffs Is a Giant Farce (The New Republic)
President Donald Trump and his fans are framing his agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheibaum to back away from tariffs as some huge strongman victor...
l.smartnews.com
February 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Please @pattymurray.bsky.social , @cantwell.senate.gov , join with @warren.senate.gov and ban Musk from government offices
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Elon Musk and his team at the "Department of Government Efficiency" (which is NOT an official government department), access to the agency’s federal payments system, which essentially operates as the country’s central bank account.

UM.
“Extraordinarily Dangerous”: Warren demands answers over Elon Musk’s access to US Treasury
The senator warned that Trump could weaponize Treasury data and punish his political opponents.
www.motherjones.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Thank you, Senator Warren. Please @murray.senate.gov and @murray.senate.gov get the Democrats together to get Musk out!
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Elon Musk and his team at the "Department of Government Efficiency" (which is NOT an official government department), access to the agency’s federal payments system, which essentially operates as the country’s central bank account.

UM.
“Extraordinarily Dangerous”: Warren demands answers over Elon Musk’s access to US Treasury
The senator warned that Trump could weaponize Treasury data and punish his political opponents.
www.motherjones.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I sure hope these laws pass! Keep up the good work
February 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
February 3, 2025 at 7:34 AM