
Jan Hasselman
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Jan Hasselman
@JanHasselman
Seattle-based attorney and advocate fighting for a livable climate. *INACTIVE ACCOUNT* follow me on Bluesky.




Note that Schumer gave up on these appointments while going all in against the Sanders resolutions blocking offensive weapons for the Gaza war.

Good news: Ben Wikler is seriously considering a run for DNC chair, a source familiar with his thinking tells me. (confirming @natashakorecki) Ben would be a great DNC chair: Fully committed to deep organizing and avoids the pitfalls of factional squabbles and finger-pointing.


Sticker shock! I-2066 is projected to increase WA consumer energy costs $150/month. Stop higher energy bills—vote NO on I-2066! climatesolutions.org/article/2024-1…


Gov. Walz and @AOC react to this clip: “When you have some a-hole calling Puerto Rico ‘floating garbage,’ know that that's what they think about you. It's what they think about anyone who makes less money than them… I want every Puerto Rican in Philadelphia and Reading and across the country to see this clip”

NEW: House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris said last night that North Carolina legislators should consider awarding their state's electors to Donald Trump before votes are counted, due to the impact of Hurricane Helene. politico.com/news/2024/10/2…




Frightening. Jake Tapper begins a segment on AI generated deepfakes with a deepfake video of himself. (Video: CNN)

Once again CEQA shows its true colors. It’s the law that swallowed California — a tool anyone with resources can use to obstruct any project they don’t like, no matter how beneficial. CEQA needs to be re-tooled to focus on climate action & sustainability, not NIMBYism.

I-2066 is yet another cash grab for the ultra-wealthy at the expense of everyday Washingtonians. Read more about all 4 harmful ballot initiatives on our blog: povertyaction.org/more-bad-initi…

Happy Birthday to Washington’s future Governor, Dave Reichert! You are the strong leader our state needs. —Team Dave
