Rachael
@r343l.bsky.social
Disabled bike mom, transpo activism, software spelunker. They/them. Contact me other ways (signal: rachael.49). Also post: https://freeradical.zone/@r343l and https://social.ridetrans.it/@rachael
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The tiny number of restrooms at #SoundTransit stations in the #Seattle area are not usable because of a network outage. So you have to hope you can find a security officer before you 💩 yourself.
www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us...
www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us...
Remote restroom access at all stations is unavailable until further notice due to network outage. Please seek a security officer in the area to access the restrooms. | Sound Transit
1 Line | Lynnwood City Center restrooms will remain out of service until network system is restored.
www.soundtransit.org
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The tiny number of restrooms at #SoundTransit stations in the #Seattle area are not usable because of a network outage. So you have to hope you can find a security officer before you 💩 yourself.
www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us...
www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us...
I have been yelling about this for 15 years that it was absurd to build a light rail station with non-signalized freeway ramps. WSDOT still on track to wait til 25 years after the light rail station opens to fix anything. Close the ramps now.
Also NONE of this will work (or is working) for transit riders traveling north bound on Rainier without dedicated bus-only lanes south of Massachusetts. In these designs, and in the current situation, the bus gets stuck behind cars queuing in the right lane to get on I-90.
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I have been yelling about this for 15 years that it was absurd to build a light rail station with non-signalized freeway ramps. WSDOT still on track to wait til 25 years after the light rail station opens to fix anything. Close the ramps now.
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Why are we assuming that we want to maintain car volumes? To meet our climate, public health and road safety goals as a city, there is no reason any on or off ramp in #Seattle should require multiple lanes. #Rainier
If you want to be angry, watch (starts at 1:05): youtu.be/Lr-C4k0EEf4?...
If you want to be angry, watch (starts at 1:05): youtu.be/Lr-C4k0EEf4?...
Judkins Park Community Advisory Group Meeting 4
YouTube video by wsdot
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Why are we assuming that we want to maintain car volumes? To meet our climate, public health and road safety goals as a city, there is no reason any on or off ramp in #Seattle should require multiple lanes. #Rainier
If you want to be angry, watch (starts at 1:05): youtu.be/Lr-C4k0EEf4?...
If you want to be angry, watch (starts at 1:05): youtu.be/Lr-C4k0EEf4?...
Something I needed reminding of after listening to this episode of #withpod (@chrislhayes.bsky.social) is that the "subsidies" much argued about are roughly equivalent to the MASSIVE tax benefit employers get for paying for part of health insurance costs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsSV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsSV...
Here is Trump's NEW 'political nightmare'
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Something I needed reminding of after listening to this episode of #withpod (@chrislhayes.bsky.social) is that the "subsidies" much argued about are roughly equivalent to the MASSIVE tax benefit employers get for paying for part of health insurance costs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsSV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsSV...
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From dark to.... slightly less dark.
Thanks to those that came out, helped light up the night, and chatted with community members about getting the lights back on.
Thanks to those that came out, helped light up the night, and chatted with community members about getting the lights back on.
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
From dark to.... slightly less dark.
Thanks to those that came out, helped light up the night, and chatted with community members about getting the lights back on.
Thanks to those that came out, helped light up the night, and chatted with community members about getting the lights back on.
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You know, there are several reasons why that one editorial about Katie Wilson is particularly revealing.
It unintentionally reveals a schema, to a hovering between capital c and small c conservative, of what a leader is supposed to *be*.
It unintentionally reveals a schema, to a hovering between capital c and small c conservative, of what a leader is supposed to *be*.
November 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
You know, there are several reasons why that one editorial about Katie Wilson is particularly revealing.
It unintentionally reveals a schema, to a hovering between capital c and small c conservative, of what a leader is supposed to *be*.
It unintentionally reveals a schema, to a hovering between capital c and small c conservative, of what a leader is supposed to *be*.
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The November 19, 2025 Seattle Public School Board meeting has begun. Here's the agenda: www.seattleschools.org/board-meetin...
November 19, 2025 – Regular Board Meeting – Seattle Public Schools
www.seattleschools.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The November 19, 2025 Seattle Public School Board meeting has begun. Here's the agenda: www.seattleschools.org/board-meetin...
Really appreciate Beth tooting the school board meetings. I can never find the time or energy to do so or follow too closely but getting the knowledgeable gloss from a trusted community member is great.
The November 19, 2025 Seattle Public School Board meeting has begun. Here's the agenda: www.seattleschools.org/board-meetin...
November 19, 2025 – Regular Board Meeting – Seattle Public Schools
www.seattleschools.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Really appreciate Beth tooting the school board meetings. I can never find the time or energy to do so or follow too closely but getting the knowledgeable gloss from a trusted community member is great.
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The Friends of Judkins Park are dropping a mix tape of Bright Vibes Only. Limited edition. You'll have to stop by the I90 Trail between 5:30 and 6:30 next Thursday (weather permitting).
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The Friends of Judkins Park are dropping a mix tape of Bright Vibes Only. Limited edition. You'll have to stop by the I90 Trail between 5:30 and 6:30 next Thursday (weather permitting).
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Alice Wong, Presente. Thank you for everything.
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Alice Wong, Presente. Thank you for everything.
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You have until Monday to complete our post #WeekWithoutDriving survey. If you submit, you'll be entered into our giveaway for awesome swag from @parkingreform.org @bikeleague.org @transit.app and books from @islandpress.bsky.social and @thewaroncars.bsky.social!
Share Your Story | Week Without Driving
Once you participate in Week Without Driving, share your experience with us and enter the Post-Week Without Driving Survey Giveaway to win awesome prizes fr ...
weekwithoutdriving.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
You have until Monday to complete our post #WeekWithoutDriving survey. If you submit, you'll be entered into our giveaway for awesome swag from @parkingreform.org @bikeleague.org @transit.app and books from @islandpress.bsky.social and @thewaroncars.bsky.social!
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New poster hot off the presses
November 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
New poster hot off the presses
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People care less about labels than results. I was elected on the promise that all Seattle citizens should have access to a dignified life, regardless of their background or income. #thisisyourcity
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
Katie Wilson: “What SOCIALISM means to me”
YouTube video by Katie Wilson for Seattle
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
People care less about labels than results. I was elected on the promise that all Seattle citizens should have access to a dignified life, regardless of their background or income. #thisisyourcity
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
youtu.be/TNvmWV78ZlM
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As Seattle builds the planned rapid ride R (brt) along Rainier, we need to demand safe scooting and biking space too.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
As Seattle builds the planned rapid ride R (brt) along Rainier, we need to demand safe scooting and biking space too.
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Wilson Wins In a Squeaker (That Should Not Have Been This Close)
Wonder if incumbent Bruce Harrell will call her "Mayor-Elect Wilson" or if he'll keep referring to his successor as "this person" and "she."
publicola.com/2025/11/12/w...
Wonder if incumbent Bruce Harrell will call her "Mayor-Elect Wilson" or if he'll keep referring to his successor as "this person" and "she."
publicola.com/2025/11/12/w...
Wilson Wins In a Squeaker (That Should Not Have Been This Close) - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett The voters have spoken: Katie Wilson will be the next Mayor of Seattle. On Wednesday, incumbent…
publicola.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Wilson Wins In a Squeaker (That Should Not Have Been This Close)
Wonder if incumbent Bruce Harrell will call her "Mayor-Elect Wilson" or if he'll keep referring to his successor as "this person" and "she."
publicola.com/2025/11/12/w...
Wonder if incumbent Bruce Harrell will call her "Mayor-Elect Wilson" or if he'll keep referring to his successor as "this person" and "she."
publicola.com/2025/11/12/w...
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Everyone is going to focus on Katie being a socialist but what they should be focused on is that she’s a renter and a non-driver!
November 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Everyone is going to focus on Katie being a socialist but what they should be focused on is that she’s a renter and a non-driver!
A majority of the city of Seattle are renters and a huge fraction don't drive at all or very often. Finally both those constituencies will have a major that shares their lives. Has that even happened before (since automobiles became the default) in Seattle??
November 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
A majority of the city of Seattle are renters and a huge fraction don't drive at all or very often. Finally both those constituencies will have a major that shares their lives. Has that even happened before (since automobiles became the default) in Seattle??
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Very excited about Katie becoming mayor AND about Wes Mills @oowm.org becoming the new TRU General Secretary. Wes has the smarts, values, and dedication to continue to build TRU in its new roles and initiatives. Wes's fantastic sense of humor will really help too!
As Katie Wilson strengthens her lead in the race for Seattle mayor, people at the advocacy organization she founded are “over the moon” about her potential win — and they're anxious to see what her possible term in City Hall could mean for the issues she's championed with them.
At Katie Wilson’s longtime nonprofit, Seattle mayor’s race brings cheers and changes
As Katie Wilson strengthens her lead in the race for Seattle mayor, people at the advocacy organization she founded are “over the moon” about her potential win — and they're anxious to see what her po...
www.kuow.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Very excited about Katie becoming mayor AND about Wes Mills @oowm.org becoming the new TRU General Secretary. Wes has the smarts, values, and dedication to continue to build TRU in its new roles and initiatives. Wes's fantastic sense of humor will really help too!
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This puts the Seattle mayoral election outside of recount territory!
A recount is required when the race is within 2,000 votes AND 0.5%. Katie Wilson now leads Bruce Harrell by 0.72%. #waelex #SEAelex
A recount is required when the race is within 2,000 votes AND 0.5%. Katie Wilson now leads Bruce Harrell by 0.72%. #waelex #SEAelex
Katie Wilson has widened her lead over Bruce Harrell to nearly 2,000 votes in Seattle's mayoral race — up more than 600 from Tuesday — following today's ballot drop that added approximately 1,650 ballots.
Harrell - 136,513 (49.48%)
Wilson - 138,489 (50.19%)
Harrell - 136,513 (49.48%)
Wilson - 138,489 (50.19%)
Katie Wilson has expanded her lead over Bruce Harrell to 1,346 votes in Seattle's mayoral race, up from 91 votes on Monday, following today's drop that added approximately 5,800 ballots to the tally. She's now over 50 percent.
Harrell - 135,871 (49.59%)
Wilson - 137,217 (50.08%)
Harrell - 135,871 (49.59%)
Wilson - 137,217 (50.08%)
November 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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You guys, I am feeling unhinged so I just wrote and performed the most embarrassing song about and to Katie. For some reason, this sound of music song came into my brain hahahhahahahahaha I’ll probably delete this later
November 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
You guys, I am feeling unhinged so I just wrote and performed the most embarrassing song about and to Katie. For some reason, this sound of music song came into my brain hahahhahahahahaha I’ll probably delete this later
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I've seen enough.
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
Seattle's mayor race update:
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
November 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I've seen enough.
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
Congratulations, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson!
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UPDATE: latest round of ballots counted shows that Katie Wilson now leads Bruce Harrell in the Seattle Mayor's race by 1,346 votes.
That's currently within the 2,000 vote margin to trigger an automatic machine recount. Though there are ~1,000 ballots with signature issues that could change that.
That's currently within the 2,000 vote margin to trigger an automatic machine recount. Though there are ~1,000 ballots with signature issues that could change that.
November 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
UPDATE: latest round of ballots counted shows that Katie Wilson now leads Bruce Harrell in the Seattle Mayor's race by 1,346 votes.
That's currently within the 2,000 vote margin to trigger an automatic machine recount. Though there are ~1,000 ballots with signature issues that could change that.
That's currently within the 2,000 vote margin to trigger an automatic machine recount. Though there are ~1,000 ballots with signature issues that could change that.
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Congratulations to our new Mayor-Elect Wilson!!
November 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations to our new Mayor-Elect Wilson!!
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@murray.senate.gov @cantwell.senate.gov I hope this is just a rumor because this would be disrespectful to the people Democrats say they’re fighting for.
Let me get this right… a sufficient number Senate Democrats appear to be willing to reopen government to alleviate air travel for upper & upper-middle income people at the expense of access to healthcare for lower income people. Yes?
November 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
@murray.senate.gov @cantwell.senate.gov I hope this is just a rumor because this would be disrespectful to the people Democrats say they’re fighting for.