They are so cooking! I can't wait. 🌶️🔥

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Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.

Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.

Banning masks for people who choose to wear them? I don't think Columbia could have caved any further.

This was my question! I sent a follow up email and I'll update here if I get a response.

3. Insurance Corruption: Republicans are taking aim at Medicare and Medicaid to save money, and I think this is an opportunity for Democrats to kick back. Trump wants to save money by denying necessary care. Democrats want to save money by reducing the cost of necessary care.

2. Economy / Cost of Living Crisis: We are not trusted when it comes to economic issues, and I think we need to recruit candidates who challenge that. We also need to shine light on the worst Trump policies impacting family costs, such as the firing of epidemiologists fighting H5N1 Bird Flu.

1. Immigration & Border Security: Republicans won the information war when it came to protecting our border and the bipartisan border bill failure. I think WA Democrats have the right approach shining light on specific applications of Trump's border crackdown like Alberto Lovo Rojas's case.

This is a difficult moment for Democrats and our country.
If in congress today I would focus on three things:

1. Immigration & Border Security
2. Economy / Cost of Living Crisis
3. Insurance Corruption especially from the perspective of Medicare/Medicaid costs.

Details in comments. 👇😀

The Downfall of Oregon’s Nuclear Power Plant YouTube video by Peter Dibble

Peter Dibble captured the history of the Pacific Northwest's Trojan Power Plant perfectly in this latest documentary. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in PNW history.

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Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Rep. Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) represent the most Medicaid-covered constituents in WA. Yet, the GOP budget bill would cut $880 BILLION in Medicaid - putting those who rely on it at risk.
All to give billionaires a tax cut.

Today @shasti.bsky.social spoke during DNC officer elections. Shasti has been a strong leader in Washington State and will continue to challenge #trump policies as Chair of @wadems.org.

#politics #democrats

If you wanted to decrease the cost of homes, one thing you wouldn’t do is put a flat tariff on your main source of timber.

I'm encouraged by the election of @kenmartin.bsky.social as DNC chair. Ken has a track record of going everywhere to support Democrats in Red, Blue, and Purple America, including Spokane County.

Other officer elections are still ongoing.

The White House has suddenly removed this page.

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This Is Not Normal YouTube video by vlogbrothers

No, this isn't normal. We are one of the largest per capita food producing nations in the history of the world. Children should not starve and die in our country.

#Politics #Trump
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Unthinkable that this could happen anywhere in the United States today, yet alone the DC airspace. My heart aches for the victims of this tragedy and the first responders.

Gerontocracy YouTube video by How Money Works

122 public offices are up for election in Spokane County this year. If you are a young person interested in running for office I want to help. Drop a DM! 👏

#Spokane #Politics
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Holding legal status does not mean you will be unaffected by an ICE raid. Know your rights.

Report immigration activity in #spokane to the WAISN hotline at 1 (844) 724-3737

@waisn.bsky.social

Pandemics do not recognize borders & preventing global outbreaks requires American-led coordination. Investing in the World Health Organization is about keeping AMERICA safe—Trump withdrawing the U.S. from it is dangerous. This is the opposite of putting America first—it's putting America at risk.

WAISN is such an important resource for Washington residents right now. Thanks for being there Joe!

Congrats Lauren! 🚲 🎉

Spokane has a great comedy scene compared to other cities of similar size. I think credit can be given to the Spokane Comedy Club and past comedians who have performed here.

Thank you for joining us!

According to all known laws of aviation there is no way a bee should be able to fly. The bee of course, flies anway.

Be free lil bee 🐝🏳️‍⚧️

Know your immigration rights – RANGE Media With mass deportation plans underway, it’s time to brush up on your immigration rights and how you can protect your neighbors.

This is a terrifying time for many in our community and it’s crucial that everyone knows their rights. Spokane non-profit Manzanita House created a brief guide explaining the rights that all people in the US have — regardless of immigration status.
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Conozca sus derechos de inmigración – RANGE Media Spokane está a 100 millas de una frontera, lo que pone a nuestra comunidad en mayor riesgo de deportaciones masivas. Es hora de repasar sus derechos y cómo proteger a sus vecinos.

Leer en español aquí 🔽
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Trump’s Suspension of Refugee Admissions Puts Afghans at Risk, Advocate Says The order “risks abandoning thousands of Afghan wartime allies” who worked with Americans before the Taliban takeover, the head of a resettlement group said.

Spokane is home to two resettlement agencies that work with the US Refugee Admissions Program. Spokane IRC, @rescueorg.bsky.social, and World Relief Spokane.

These local providers are fighting for our Afghan allies while Donald Trump wants to leave them behind.

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/w...

I promise to never ride on the upper level of a double decker bus. 😮‍💨🚌

#SpokaneTransit #Spokane

The picture shows a crowd of Spokane activists and progressive leaders listening to City Council Woman Lili Navarette speak about immigrant and refugee communities in Spokane.

Tonight @fusewashington.org, the Spokane County Democrats, and Spokane Indivisible hosted the first Resistance Summit in response to this administration.

Follow the SpoCoDems Calendar so you don't miss the next summit: www.spokanedemocrats.org/events

#Spokane #Democrats