– I used to end these with a reminder to get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible. Still applicable in Washington.

– An interesting look at Flock Safety and surveillance in Spokane County.

– Every county should put restrictions on ICE.

– Anyway contact your legislator or member of Congress.

Almost called it Monday, but fortunately I corrected it before I hit post so Darryl didn’t have to fix my basic calendar mistake this time. Anyway:

– Trump repealing the roadless rule would be very bad indeed.

– Tacoma Children’s Hospital not doing gender affirming care is gross.

– Seattle can pump the breaks on more surveillance.

– I tried, but I can’t get into men’s soccer in the US. But congrats to the Sounders and booooooo to Inter Miami specifically.

– The people who had to be involved with ICE taking wildland firefighters off of an active fireshould all, at a minimum, lose their jobs.

– It seems bad to arrest firefighters while they’re fighting a fire.

– Intel is pathetic.

– I always dig these taking a lot of public transportation stories.

Have fun on the long weekend.

– Let people have fun or you’re going to look like a real jerk.

– Yay for Fresh Bucks.

– Being a sanctuary state has its limits.

– But not letting ICE in to municipal buildings without a warrant is common sense.

Man, how is it so hot? Go drink a glass of water. Right now. Iced coffee or whatever is nice, but have some water now.

My apartment doesn’t have AC and there isn’t enough heat to justify getting it, but every year it gets worse. Damn you heat trapping properties of carbon and the urban heat island. We have until tomorrow night and then the worst is over. Hopefully no new wild fires.

– Free Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry.

– Killer cops getting $600K. On top of already being paid to resign.

– The protesters are right, Microsoft should cut ties with the Israeli military.

– Hey, it’s going to be hot this weekend and into next week. Drink some water now.

– It’s past time for the state to be able to inspect the Northwest ICE Processing Center.

– Not a comeback as it never went away, but COVID is ramping up.

– Gas Works is a better place than Cal Anderson for the Christian supremacist freaks. But have they considered going the fuck away?

– If Pam Bondi wants cooperation on immigration, maybe she could work to make it decent and humane.

– Sue Bird statue. If is delightful.

– Listen, Chris Pratt is from somewhere; That somewhere is not Seattle.

– Bainbridge Island has a chance to do something rad, and I hope that they don’t screw it up.

– New jerk off fence installed.

– This Chief Diaz fellow? I’m beginning to have some doubts.

– Hillary Franz, don’t protect creeps in your office challenge.

– Anyway, today is a good day to contact your legislator or member of Congress.

Look who’s back! I had a lovely time in New England and maybe got more smoke than if I had stayed. Anyway, here are some things. Some are a bit dated.

– Ann Davison’s consultant is a a bit mysterious.

– ICE kidnapping Real Change sellers.

– If you got a ticket in a construction zone, you are bad at driving and should stop.

– At least we didn’t tax rich people too much.

Still on vacation. It’s difficult to believe how red cardinals actually are. Strange birds.

Still on va-ca but you guys have a chat

New England is lovely. I am still on vacation.

I am on vacation next week and part of the following week. So open threads may be sporadic.

Anyway, I’m glad that the mayor and city attorney finally realized that Trump’s executive orders are bad. It’s like having elections forces them to do things. But there are people who understood that Trump is bad already.

– It is good to see faith leaders who seem to care about immigrants.

– Trump making electricity more expensive is an interesting story. But the headline framing it as a question was strange, and doesn’t fit the actual article.

– Don’t forget, your Cybertruck needs a regular wash in saltwater and lemon wash.

Oh hey. The newly opened Pier 58 looks pretty great. It looks like kids were really enjoying the new playground and people of all ages have more park space by the water. And whatever my objections were to the tunnel, this isn’t all in the shadow of a giant freeway.

As I was walking down the waterfront to work this morning, there were already kids playing on the playground. I think it’s a hit beyond just the opening celebrations.