Another tragic and senseless killing at the hands of federal agents. I join the call by Minnesota state and local leaders demanding an independent state-led investigation of today’s shooting and an end to the surge of Border Patrol and ICE agents in local communities. 1/2
Trump & RFK Jr. are threatening hospitals to stop providing care for trans youth—including in WA state. This is dangerous & wrong.
Families & their doctors know what’s best for them. NOT the federal government. Democrats will fight back.
Gender-affirming care is legal and protected in Washington state.
In Washington:
· Health insurers cannot deny or limit gender-affirming care coverage for people of any age when it’s prescribed as medically necessary.
· Washington’s Medicaid program, Apple Health, covers gender-affirming care when it is medically necessary, safe, effective, and not experimental.
· Washington’s Shield Law protects people in Washington from investigations or court proceedings in another state that concern lawful gender-affirming care provided here.
Learn more here: https://t.co/WB3qkoDAJV
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
My thoughts are with everyone across the region who has been impacted by this week’s flooding. And I’m grateful for all the first responders, government workers, and others who are ensuring our residents are safe during this emergency. Visit https://t.co/iPyPEL3ztH for info.
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of transgender community members violently cut short by prejudice and hate. The reality is devastating: anti-trans violence is an epidemic, disproportionately targeting young, marginalized people, especially Black and Brown trans women.
Behind every statistic is a loved one whose potential was unjustly stolen. Let this day be both a solemn time of mourning and a fierce call to action to challenge transphobia and fight for a world where every single person may live openly and safely in their truth.
Congratulations to King County's next Executive, @GirmayZahilay!
We appreciate you centering the needs of working families in your campaign and are excited to get to work building a more resilient and equitable county.
MLK Labor has joined more than two dozen unions in endorsing our guy, @GirmayZahilay, for King County Executive.
We're voting for Girmay because he will always fight for working families.
Washington is proud to be the best state for women's sports in the country.
As a softball dad, women's sports is a big part of my life. I asked my daughter Katie what softball has meant to her, and she said it was character building. That's the best answer I could've gotten as a parent.
I'm grateful for all the role models who have broken barriers to inspire Washingtonians like my daughter do great things on and off the field.
Happy Women in Sports Month!
WA-07: On Tuesday Oct 21, I’m hosting a town hall on the Republican Shutdown and its impacts on our community.
Space is limited and RSVPs are required, so sign up now to secure your spot!
Breaking News: Brown University became the second college to reject a White House deal offering preferential treatment for federal grants. https://t.co/zDZoOz8D8g
Announcing the Governors Public Health Alliance.
We can no longer rely on what's coming out of Washington, D.C., but our states are coming together to unequivocally state that science still matters.
We will work together to safeguard public health and strengthen preparedness.
I voted NO on the annual defense policy bill. Trump is lying about chaos on our streets to deploy the military against our own citizens.
I support our troops always, but I DON'T support a President who says Democratic cities should be used as "training grounds" for the military.
Welcome, Hawaii, to the West Coast Health Alliance.
We’re not allowing our states to be put at risk while the CDC is undermined. We simply can no longer trust what’s coming out of Washington D.C. and Robert Kennedy Jr.
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate Labor Day in Seattle and send a message to the billionaire class.
America belongs to working people.
#LaborDay
You're invited to my Election Night Watch Party this Tuesday, August 5th!
Join us in Pioneer Square to watch primary results come in, celebrate all our hard work, and connect with community.
Tuesday, August 5th
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Pioneer Square, Seattle (RSVP for exact address)
RSVP here: https://t.co/DtQDqcJFtn
Just 2 days left to vote. Remember to return your ballot before 8 PM this Tuesday and vote Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive!
Vote, then come to the watch party.
Washington, check your mailboxes! Ballots arrive today.
I’m proud to endorse @GirmayZahilay and Dionne Foster, two progressive champions running to serve the working people of Seattle. Read more below and see my full list of endorsements ⬇️