#SeattleNeeds Relief! Also, we highly recommend Alex Garland for all your socially distanced protest photography needs.

Thread I just got this from my landlord. It asks for information I traditionally would not be asked to share about my personal circumstances but might not have a choice about if we don't create a real procedure to prevent back rent evictions & give tenants uniform repayment terms

To be clear, we have people listening to scanners, and there was indication that they ran out of tear gas.

THEY CALLING EVERY ONE OF THESE HANGINGS A SUICIDE. Never in my life have I heard of a man hanging HIMSELF on a tree. Let alone MULTIPLE BLACK MEN HANGING THEMSELVES ON TREES IN THE SAME WEEK. DURING A CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. THIS IS NOT COINCIDENCE.

She may not be trending today, but this still hurts and everyday we will say her name. Oluwatoyin Salau, your life mattered. We will continue to fight for the protection of Black women and girls everywhere with the same passion that you fought for Black lives. Rest In Peace

My mother just sent me this image (unedited) on Signal and... Ooof. One of my most cherished endorsements. Might have more to say on this later but for now, I am holding space for this moment. 🖤 Hope y'all have a few moments for reflection as well.

Unanimous.

mayorjennydurkan wants to make some changes to the Capitol Hill neighborhood, and re-including Police is part of that. Here is a quote from the linked statement yesterday from the Decriminalize Seattle Coalition (Official) Collective, which I… instagram.com/p/CBwkzEtAysA/…

Welcome to Seattle.

Today is a great day to donate to your favorite BIPOC candidate for state legislature. We need ppl in gov who can dismantle inequitable racist systems. Might I suggest Sherae For State as one who’s already doing this in Seattle + I’m learning more about Rep Kirsten Harris-Talley — who else? #BLM

Sherae For State is the Juanitia’s of chips for 2020 candidates #43rdLD #Seattle

In an effort to prevent transportation cuts, the Transit Riders Union will be holding a Day of Action on Oct. 6, which is meant to frame public transportation as a mutual aid effort and make the case for voters to pass Proposition 1 in November. southseattleemerald.com/2020/10/05/tru…

A 'justice' system story in three parts:

MLK Labor forum night two!! Tonight we will hear from District 4 and District 5 candidates! WOOHOO

Tonight I was asked if the city council made a mistake when it pledged to defund the police by 50% in 2020 (a promise it never actually followed through on). We were told to hold up a yes or no card.

HUMBLED by my community's vote of confidence tonight! Thank you District 4! Looking forward to seeing the final results!