education policy in Washington state at the intersections of racial and economic justice. Big 5!
Seattle, WA
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Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
Harrell has failed, miserably, when it comes to homelessness. Broken promises, outright lies, and an acceleration of people pushed onto the streets.
Time for a new mayor.
theurbanist.org/2025/05/06/o…
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
That's a wrap! Two hours after close, Scott and his group are out
NEW: Rep. Shaun Scott and three educators are "tresspassing" at the Governor's office, demanding a meeting to convince him to tax the rich instead of cutting critical services. This is a developing story
theburnerseattle.com/post/so…
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
NEW: Rep. Shaun Scott and three educators are "tresspassing" at the Governor's office, demanding a meeting to convince him to tax the rich instead of cutting critical services. This is a developing story
theburnerseattle.com/post/so…
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
@Scott43LD joined a group of protesters in a sit-in at the governor’s office in Olympia and were urging a meeting with Gov. Bob Ferguson.
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
Is #waleg headed for special session? Seems much more likely after @GovBobFerguson called the Dems new $12B tax package 'unsustainable' and 'too risky'. Read the statement here: governor.wa.gov/news/2025/go…
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
SCOOP: WA Democrats are allegedly plotting a Hail Mary to bypass Gov. Ferguson's threat to veto wealth tax, asking for approval of the people instead of one overbearing executive. theburnerseattle.com/post/wa…
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How should governments spend money?
Public education is one of the strongest economic investments. Prioritizing children is not only the right thing to do, it pays off in the long run, especially when funds are spent effectively:
seattletimes.com/opinion/was…
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The amendment allows 10% *plus* inflation, so if inflation was 3% that would mean going from $2,000 to $2,260 is permissible.
This is wild because rent hikes literally cause inflation.
By contrast, in Oregon rent stabilization is the *lesser* of 7% plus annual inflation *or* 10%.
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NEW: Serious about protecting Seattlites from Trump? City Council must repeal last years mass surveillance expansion or else risk aiding his purges, BJ Last and Julia Buck write.theburnerseattle.com/post/se…
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“Why exempt Boeing from the 1% B&O tax surcharge on businesses proposed in the Legislature? That surcharge is only for companies with taxable income over $250 million. Will the Democratic Legislature learn stooping to corporate behemoths never works?”
theurbanist.org/2025/04/08/o…
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
The state trying to ban joy in pouches now. Zyn tax is proof WA Dems have never talked to a man in his ‘silent working’ era.
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
Now that Governor Ferguson is on record opposing a wealth tax, the stakes for HB 2045 are even higher.
Passing this corporate tax with no exemptions for billion dollar big businesses means fewer cuts to education, to healthcare, and to the social safety net in Washington State.
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
Nearly 1,000 people rallied in SeaTac this weekend, marching to the Federal Detention Center to protest ICE detentions and call for stronger support for public education, student safety, and workers’ rights.
Full story by Megan Christy here: soseaem.org/4lmm8T8 #HandsOff
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
Educator, advocate & Comrade Oliver Miska wrote a great piece highlighting the crises our schools are facing
OPINION: With Washington schools facing deep budget gaps and federal threats looming, the next few weeks in Olympia could shape education for years to come. Will lawmakers step up before the session ends?
Oliver Miska from @back2schoolSEA writes: soseaem.org/4jd51kG #Seattle
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
“Removing a few lines of exemptions in HB 2045 could raise over $4 billion in revenue for our schools — instead of giving tax breaks to 78 corporations, such as Boeing.”
OPINION: With Washington schools facing deep budget gaps and federal threats looming, the next few weeks in Olympia could shape education for years to come. Will lawmakers step up before the session ends?
Oliver Miska from @back2schoolSEA writes: soseaem.org/4jd51kG #Seattle
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
OPINION: With Washington schools facing deep budget gaps and federal threats looming, the next few weeks in Olympia could shape education for years to come. Will lawmakers step up before the session ends?
Oliver Miska from @back2schoolSEA writes: soseaem.org/4jd51kG #Seattle
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
One of the best journalism jobs in the world is now open: NYT is looking for a new bureau chief to replace me in the Pacific Northwest.
Back2SchoolSEA retweeted
📢 BREAKING: Our unit has officially delivered a strike pledge to @CascadePBSNews leadership in response to their most recent unfair proposal.
After 8 months of stalled bargaining, they’re still refusing fair wages and benefits. We’re not backing down.
