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Tomorrow, February 28, let’s disrupt the status quo by spending ONLY at businesses that uplift our communities. #50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #March4thForDemocracy #ImpeachTrump #NoKings #PoliticalRevolution #BuildTheResistance #EconomicBlackout @polrev.bsky.social

Elon is firing HUNDREDS of highly skilled workers at Bonneville Power Administration. Engineers, dispatchers, lineworkers. These positions are funded by PNW ratepayers—NOT from federal funding. It doesn't save taxpayers a DIME! Our grid is at risk because Elon doesn't have a CLUE what BPA is.

Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns. 100% of his salary is paid by WA state. Elon fired him. Share his story.

Great turnout in downtown #Seattle yesterday for #NotMyPresident rally. We heard many federal workers’ stories about the amazing work they do for the environment, veterans, national parks and more. #fiftyfiftyone #protest #Feb17

Upcoming US protests. #3E #USprotests

The Revolution WILL be Televised. Monday, February 17th. events.pol-rev.com @polrev.bsky.social #50501movement #politicalrevolution #buildtheresistance

And if you call for an Uber or Lyft and get a Tesla, cancel it and tell them why.

NEW: Washington’s governor signed an executive order forming a team to evaluate data centers’ impact on energy use, tax revenue and job creation. It follows a @theseattletimes.bsky.social and ProPublica investigation on the state’s power-guzzling data center industry.

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thread with @aoc.bsky.social’s advice for this moment, and it involves calling your reps. not sure how? use 5calls.org (they have an app too).

As a former Hill staffer, some advice: you need a good ASK. MoCs want constituents to feel heard but don't want to do anything new. Bad asks are vague, not time-bound, not verifiable. "Support human rights!" "Oppose Trump!" The Member will say they agree with you and do nothing. Here's a good ask:

Shot. Chaser.