Seattle HumanRights

The Seattle Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is an independent advisory volunteer commission to Seattle officials. This is not a city-maintained account.

[Seattle HumanRights @SeattleHRC]

The Seattle Human Rights Commission at @SEACivil_Rights is seeking candidates. If you advocate for human rights, racial equity, and social justice, you can apply if you live or work in Seattle:

https://t.co/W1sfkurSrU

Learn more about the commission at https://t.co/rgw6JyXZHd

[Seattle HumanRights @SeattleHRC]

Almost all of our commissioners have resigned due to the repeated intimidation tactics from @SeaCityAttorney. Those remaining face retaliation and even threats from their employers.

[So. Seattle Emerald @SoSeaEmerald]

In the latest #Watchdragon, @CarolynBick dives into the Seattle Human Rights Commission pursuing amicus status with the federal court and the repeated warnings commissioners received from the City Attorney's Office over this move.

#SeattleNews
https://t.co/EAYYL5QLvK

[DivestSPD @DivestSPD]

Mullens is on the Brady List, meaning prosecutors are required by law to notify defendants that he has credibility issues.

This appears to be related to a time he was found drunk in uniform passed out behind the wheel of his car.

[Seattle HumanRights @SeattleHRC]

In recognition of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948, we commemorate #HumanRightsDay. Here's a link the the UDHR to learn more about these rights https://t.co/GlmvIeJdul

[Seattle HumanRights @SeattleHRC]

Don't miss out: super panel of experts tomorrow on the World Cup on human rights! 🏟️⚽ #Seattle is a host city for #WorldCup2026. Learn more & demand that SEA begin necessary human rights accountability work now. DM us or @AudreyComstock7 for link.#WorldCup2022 #Humantrafficking

[Amanda Hess @amandahess]

We’re asking readers to not engage in any @nytimes platforms tomorrow and stand with us on the digital picket line! Read local news. Listen to public radio. Make something from a cookbook. Break your Wordle streak.

[Seattle HumanRights @SeattleHRC]

"The real takeaway here is that the outside world cannot be too cautions interpreting events in Iran." https://t.co/j7hWWgPQfr

[Seattle HumanRights @SeattleHRC]

Reaffirming Human Rights goes live soon! Follow along with the live stream: https://t.co/s3lEi5nhtQ

[Seattle HumanRights @SeattleHRC]

Link to live stream: https://t.co/s3lEi5nhtQ

[Seattle HumanRights @SeattleHRC]

❗❗Don't miss out on Human Rights Day Event "Reaffirming Human Rights in Seattle." Tues 12/6 at 7 PM with a fantastic panel of speakers. Hybrid event @THSEA. Register here:
https://t.co/YQYPS4Qncf

[Seattle HumanRights @SeattleHRC]

More information here: https://t.co/T53KPbg4nx

[University of Washington Center for Human Rights @uwchr]

Join us next Tues, 12/6, for @SeattleHRC #HumanRightsDay2022 event "Reaffirming Human Rights in Seattle" online & in person at @THSEA

Come early to catch the reception w/ human rights poster presentations from UW undergraduate students starting at 5:30!

https://t.co/yM6T5ky529

[Nina Turner @ninaturner]

If rail workers are so essential that they can bring our entire economy to a halt, maybe they deserve some damn sick leave!

[Cate Cadell @catecadell]

A thread here for those who don't understand why the China protests over the weekend protests are so shockingly rare.

Surveillance. In. China. Is. Extreme. Think you could evade Chinese police? Let's walk through it:

[So. Seattle Emerald @SoSeaEmerald]

In Alison Mariella Désir’s new book, “Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn’t Built for Us,” Désir discusses her physical journey as a runner, running as activism, and how the sport saved her life.

Originally published on @Crosscut.
https://t.co/NSfxyRT5eP

[Read Raising Expectations (and Raising Hell) @JPHilllllll]

Very tiresome to keep hearing about free speech from a man who fires every worker who disagrees with him or tries to unionize

[Nina Turner @ninaturner]

Rail workers want 15 sick days a year.

The deal they turned down gives them 1.

One sick day per year.

That’s inhumane.

[Jared Brown @byjaredbrown]

Back in court for day 2 of jury selection in the trial of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Here's a recap from yesterday:
https://t.co/gWaBwbw8y0