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Oliver Willis@owillis.bsky.social · last wk.

Can we get Rep. Hanson to come out to Washington to talk about Brian Heywood's initiative to force invasive genital inspections on children?? Seems like she'd be a great spokesperson for @nohateinwastate.bsky.social!

minnesota state rep jess hanson rides elon musk for filth for trying to defend his pervy app: "when the richest man in the world hangs out with the epstein class... we cannot act surprised when he's trying to protect the number one tool used to make child sexual abuse material"

Since the 1950's, taxes on the middle class have gone up, while taxes on the ultra-wealthy have plummeted. Bezos wants to hide that truth from you. Washington's Millionaires Tax is an attempt to rebalance this upside-down history, to make the wealthy few pay what they truly owe.

Why billionaires pay much less tax than the average American

As wealth concentrates at the top, upper-crust tax rates have declined. Go figure.

motherjones.com

Eastside Urbanism @eastsideurbanism.org · last wk.

Connect the dots: conservative Democrat #WALeg Rep. Amy Walen votes against the historic Millionaires Tax to make free school meals & lower sales tax possible, then gets huge $$ from the big corporations trying to dodge paying what they owe in taxes. open.substack.com/pub/washingt...

Walen, D-Kirkland, was a lonely voice earlier this year in the House Democratic caucus against enacting an income tax on the state’s highest earners. She also mounted an expensive and contentious campaign last year for the Senate seat in the 48th against fellow Democrat Vendana [sic] Slatter, who had been appointed to the seat over Walen.

Walen, in turn, is drawing substantial support from two business-back PACs, Citizens For Progress, part of the Enterprise Washington network; and the Jackson Legacy Fund, which supports business-friendly Democrats. Both groups deployed significant chunks of the business lobby’s money last year in Walen’s failed bid for the Senate.

are you registered to vote?? there’s still time to get it done in time to vote in THIS August 4 election! 🗳️💪

Fuse Washington@fusewashington.org · last wk.

Today is the last day to register to vote online! You can still register in-person all the way up until 8 pm on election day to vote in the Aug 4 primary election. voter.votewa.gov/portal2023/l...

Rev. Deanna @everrevde.bsky.social · last wk.

"While bills being brought across the country tape a "protect women and girls" banner over their sexist laws, women across the country are being stripped of reproductive rights and being left to bleed out in hospital parking lots..." -Megan Rapinoe #LetAllKidsPlay @nohateinwastate.bsky.social

"[I-638] will drive 1000s of girls out of sports because their parents cannot afford the necessary testing or refuse to submit their daughters to genital inspections. That’s a feature, not a bug, of these laws. Preventing girls from playing sports is the whole point." @nohateinwastate.bsky.social

Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · last wk.

Today is the last day to register to vote online! You can still register in-person all the way up until 8 pm on election day to vote in the Aug 4 primary election. voter.votewa.gov/portal2023/l...

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Jill S @outseide.bsky.social · 2w ago

The news about masked ICE agents abducting and murdering our neighbors can feel overwhelmingly terrible. It's important to remember the words of Mr. Rogers, "look for the helpers" like Tepale who's helping his community in the best way he can ❤️

This Seattle-area mechanic offers free tows for vehicles left behind after ICE arrests

When ICE agents make a stop and a car is left behind, it’s usually towed and impounded. Then fees accumulate and it’s on the family to pay. When Angel Tepale gets the call, he holds the vehicles at hi...

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Got my ballot filled out a week and a half early. Thanks @fusewashington.org for the Progressive Voters Guide! Who even AM I? Now to take it to a drop box. #waelex

@cozybooksonly.bsky.social · last wk.

WA - we have primaries Aug 4th and 4 of the 5 Supreme Court seats are on the ballot!!! It’s time to read up on the candidates and return your ballots into the ballot boxes. Don’t mail. Jimothy would want you to vote!

Michele McCarthy @getmel.bsky.social · 2w ago

Our Progressive Voters Guide team researched nearly 400 candidates to bring you over 120 recommendations for the 2026 Washington primary election spanning all 49 legislative districts across the state! Find your local guide here:

This is how you fight.

The news about masked ICE agents abducting and murdering our neighbors can feel overwhelmingly terrible. It's important to remember the words of Mr. Rogers, "look for the helpers" like Tepale who's helping his community in the best way he can ❤️

The news about masked ICE agents abducting and murdering our neighbors can feel overwhelmingly terrible. It's important to remember the words of Mr. Rogers, "look for the helpers" like Tepale who's helping his community in the best way he can ❤️

This Seattle-area mechanic offers free tows for vehicles left behind after ICE arrests

When ICE agents make a stop and a car is left behind, it’s usually towed and impounded. Then fees accumulate and it’s on the family to pay. When Angel Tepale gets the call, he holds the vehicles at hi...

kuow.org

ShannonB @shannonbuz.bsky.social · 2w ago

"[I-638] will drive 1000s of girls out of sports because their parents cannot afford the necessary testing or refuse to submit their daughters to genital inspections. That’s a feature, not a bug, of these laws. Preventing girls from playing sports is the whole point." @nohateinwastate.bsky.social

Anti-Trans Legislation Isn't About "Protecting Girls"—It's About Distracting Us From What Matters

"If we really cared about safety and fairness in sports, we’d be breaking down barriers facing girls at every level," writes Megan Rapinoe.

marieclaire.com

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"[I-638] will drive 1000s of girls out of sports because their parents cannot afford the necessary testing or refuse to submit their daughters to genital inspections. That’s a feature, not a bug, of these laws. Preventing girls from playing sports is the whole point." @nohateinwastate.bsky.social

@jalo5813.bsky.social · 2w ago

Our Progressive Voters Guide team researched nearly 400 candidates to bring you over 120 recommendations for the 2026 Washington primary election spanning all 49 legislative districts across the state! Find your local guide here:

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Important observation

"[I-638] will drive 1000s of girls out of sports because their parents cannot afford the necessary testing or refuse to submit their daughters to genital inspections. That’s a feature, not a bug, of these laws. Preventing girls from playing sports is the whole point." @nohateinwastate.bsky.social

No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 2w ago

American soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe recently spoke out against MAGA-backed Initiative 638, saying it "will drive thousands of girls out of sports." Let's all send Megan a huge THANK YOU for her support against I-638: https://secure.ngpvan.com/4yyVoLwNf0qS9R9Tt5xhdQ2

Joan Braun @joanfbraun.bsky.social · 2w ago

Good interview with Megan Rapinoe in the Marie Claire article.

"[I-638] will drive 1000s of girls out of sports because their parents cannot afford the necessary testing or refuse to submit their daughters to genital inspections. That’s a feature, not a bug, of these laws. Preventing girls from playing sports is the whole point." @nohateinwastate.bsky.social

jubileejulieb @jubileejulieb.bsky.social · 2w ago

THIS was my concern: little girls no longer pursuing sports because of the extra cost of testing, or the total violation of their personal privacy, in order to play - all part of their plan. Makes me so angry.