My name is Ariel and I'm a white trans man who does Seattle scanner things along with SPD research, cop data and occasional live tweets of city meetings
You can find (most) of my threads below and let me know if you any questions
@MilitantHeaux Many of our death and mourning traditions are ancient and they aren't all perfect but they are full of meaning. ❤️
(also always happy to talk about Jewish traditions/answer questions if you have any more)
@MilitantHeaux Want to add Shivas aren't just about bringing food - they are also time when everyone comes together to share stories and talk about the person. They can be really meaningful to everyone involved. Traditionally Shivas last 7 days and are time for the family to focus on morning
A reminder that being inclusive in our language isn't just for trans people who need abortions.
Children - both girls and trans kids - can need abortions too
A reminder that being inclusive in our language isn't just for trans people who need abortions.
Children - both girls and trans kids - can need abortions too
@ToshikoGrace Admittedly, I don't know much about the role of Port of Seattle Commissioner, but we are likely going to have a influx of people coming here for abortion services. Could Port policies be put in place to support them/help protect them from laws against out of state abortions?
Today marks two years since we started this account in the middle of the 2020 uprising.
Since then, we’ve done more than 100 officer profiles, nearly 150 public records request, dozens of threads, and worked with @TechBlocSEA to make a searchable database of police misconduct
Please stop using out of context quotes from my father to excuse not working to eradicate racism.
His “content of their character” quote lies within a full speech, ‘I Have A Dream,’ in which he talks about ending racist police brutality and economic injustice.
#MLK#TruthTeller
As a trans person, everything that's happening has left me feeling really broken. Everything just keeps escalating and that's why this month I'm partnering with Sound Tran-
Could use donations if anyone would like to support our meal program in north Capitol Hill. We serve 30 meals per week along with survival supplies. Service tonight at 7pm!
Venmo: Broadway-aid
Some cool union stuff is happening in Seattle now!
-@SeattleSBWU work their first union vote
-@CrossroadsUnion vote is coming up
-@samvsounion has filed union cards
The @SeattleCouncil committed in June 2020 to demilitarize the police. Today they just greenlit the SPD to buy a bunch of surveillance and tactical equipment and participate in counter-extremism and surveillance trainings. How exactly is this demilitarizing the police?