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HS counselor, dad, husband. Into all things sports. Big time Seattle sports guy. Used to run a little bit. Play a little golf now and coach HS sports. Enjoy being an amateur chef and watching cooking shows.
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What I Accomplished Last Week: 5 Bullet Points for My Boss 1. Pondered the great question of our time (“Who is the administrator of DOGE?????”) 2. Read some court filings that did not reveal the DOGE administrator’s identity 3. Asked Elon Musk to tell me who the administrator of DOGE is (no reply)

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Folks are asking, “what should I do in this moment?” One of the most passionate, progressive voices in Congress for 30 years, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden answers that question. Here’s our conversation, inside a replica of the Senate chamber at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute: youtu.be/n_nQ-Moa9fI?...

submitted 1 day ago • 199 comments

Boo everyone of them! Again and again and again!

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

I see the good in almost everyone. Like 99.9%.... but fuck these Trump appointees. Boo everyone of them, every single one. Peacefully protest and fight for this democracy. This democracy dies without our protest because our legislators (D and R) are not going to do anything unless we get involved.

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

Powerful message for all of us. Hold all these leaders accountable leaders, Dems and Republicans!

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Here are The Top 10 Dogs of the week! youtu.be/xSi7CJ4iFPU

submitted 2 days ago • 46 comments

This is a great show. Highly recommend!

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Clearly, Republican senators are in the minority according to this poll.

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

Applicable across all sports IMO.

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ? And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions ! We all look forward to reading your thoughts

submitted 8 days ago • 6089 comments

Some pics today in Seattle, WA at the Arboretum.

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

🧵 THREAD: In the second Trump administration, we’re devoting a significant part of our staff to detailing dramatic changes in the role of the federal government in the lives of Americans. Here are some of the issues we’re watching — and how you can inform our work.

submitted 11 days ago • 80 comments

Johns Hopkins officials said the NIH funding cut puts at risk approximately 600 current and ongoing clinical trials at Hopkins, including open clinical trials in cancer, pediatrics and children’s health, heart and vascular studies and the aging brain. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/hi...

submitted 11 days ago • 25 comments

Elon Musk and his many conflicts of interest are dominating the top of the @nytimes.com home page and app right now. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/u...

submitted 11 days ago • 72 comments

Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone Call it a Day Of Transparency

submitted 11 days ago • 3884 comments

ICYMI: Researchers underscored the need for enhanced surveillance of kidney function in individuals recovering or who have recovered from COVID-19.

submitted 12 days ago • 2 comments

The Chiefs can still win, if Mike Pence finds the courage.

submitted 13 days ago • 220 comments

The record holds

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

Food round 1 for SB! Wings in Garlic Parmesean sauce!

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Wired’s coverage these last two weeks has been exceptional. Truly the best kind of reporting. A worthy place for your subscription dollars.

submitted 16 days ago • 330 comments

Tesla sales: Down 41% in Germany for 2024; a 59% drop in January 2025. France: down 63%. Sweden: down 44%. Norway: down 38%. Netherlands: down 42%

submitted 16 days ago • 1185 comments

New on @athlonsports: Everybody knows Greg Olsen as the Pro Bowl tight and outstanding analyst. My family also knows Greg as someone who reached out to us in our hour of need with a gesture that was completely unexpected and life-altering. athlonsports.com/nfl/greg-ols...

submitted 17 days ago • 3 comments

Beautiful views at Green Lake in Seattle, WA this AM. #Seattle #greenlake #snow

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President Donald Trump's administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday — not even enough time to gather her personal effects — according to two people familiar with the incident.

submitted 17 days ago • 339 comments

I am not sure how @rollingstone.com started breaking political news, but I am glad they are. Good article here. Makes me think how difficult it really would be for Trump/Musk to "control" the media. It is much easier to get information out then say 80-90 years ago.

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

Not a lawyer, but this looks interesting! www.techdirt.com/2025/02/04/w...

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

Lots of crazy stuff going on in the world. Thought I would start posting some food pictures of some stuff I made recently. Pictured here: Penne Pasta in a Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Butter sauce with garlic and balsamic crustini.

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments