Rita Smith
Live with my partner, Linda Robinson, at Hearthstone Retirement on Seattle’s Green Lake. Love pruning & singing.
Grew up in Cashmere, Wa. Attended Linfield University, U of Wa.
Worked at Waste Management, Bellevue Schools, AFSC, Peace Corps Ethiopia.
@talkingpointsmemo.com
Talking Points Memo (TPM) is an independent news organization that publishes reporting and analysis about American politics, public policy and political culture. https://talkingpointsmemo.com/
@uaw4121.bsky.social
The Union of 8000 TAs, RAs, Graders, Tutors, Postdocs & Researchers at the University of Washington. #UWWorksBecauseWeDo https://linktr.ee/uawlocal4121
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
Raised on Coast Miwok land, longtime resident on Ramaytush Ohlone land, writer, climate person, feminist, wanderer. Just started a newsletter at MeditationsInAnEmergency.com.
@erinjonesdreams.bsky.social
Lifetime educator, wife (31 yrs), mother of 3 now-adults, athlete, author, (3x) TEDx speaker, lover of people, follower of Jesus, committed to spreading joy, love, and hope wherever I go.
@wahousingalliance.bsky.social
We change public policy so that people in Washington of all races, ethnicities, abilities, genders, and identities can live in safe, healthy homes they can afford. Learn more at: https://wliha.org
@waisn.bsky.social
Building immigrant & refugee power in WA State. Estamos creando poder en nuestra comunidad inmigrante en el estado de Washington. ✊🏾 Reposts are not endorsements
@cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social
Cascade PBS is the Northwest’s independent, nonprofit news site that serves the public with in-depth local stories. Cascade PBS is formerly known as Crosscut. www.cascadepbs.org
@acluwa.bsky.social
Protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of all in Washington state. Advocating: ⚖ in the Courts 🗽 in the Legislature 🤝 with community
@eoionline.bsky.social
We're building an economy that works for everyone in a state with one of the most upside-down tax codes in the nation. Join us and learn more: opportunityinstitute.org #HealthcareForAll #TaxTheRich #ChildcareForAll
@essexjp.bsky.social
Now: Cascade PBS Board Then: Emmy-Winning Political Reporter for KIRO7Seattle Always: NW Emmys’ Silver Circle, SeattleNABJ, #StarTrek, #StarTrekDiscovery
@climatesolutions.org
Accelerating clean energy solutions to the climate crisis. Nonprofit based in Seattle and Portland.
@housingconsortium.org
We work towards a future where all people throughout King County can live with dignity in safe, healthy, and affordable homes. www.housingconsortium.org
@gracesdeng.bsky.social
fact-checking for snopes under byline grace deng, (short) previous life as statehouse reporter covering legislatures in washington, minnesota and ohio (in that order) | they/she
@maddow.msnbc.com
Mondays at 9pmET on MSNBC MaddowBlog.com From Russia with Lev: MSNBC.com/Lev Ultra podcast: MSNBC.com/Ultra Prequel: MSNBC.com/Prequel
@seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
An unofficial bot of The Seattle Times rss: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/feed/ maintainer: @anotherseattleite.bsky.social
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.
@islandorca.bsky.social
Retired from social work, RV travel and entrepreneurship. Active in community building, Vashon Island social services, and being of service to fellow humans, the earth, and other sentient beings.
@breadandbytes.bsky.social
Long walks amongst the trees, lots of old and new thangs 3d printing, webhosting, joomla, baking, C&P letterpress printing, micro electronics, recycling, growing food and more walks to calm myself in these times.
@wastateweedboard.bsky.social
The WA State Noxious Weed Control Board provides noxious weed advice, support, and educational resources about invasive plants in Washington. https://www.nwcb.wa.gov/
@pnsn1.bsky.social
The Regional Seismic Network for Washington and Oregon. We operate almost 700 seismic stations and are the authoritative source for information about earthquakes in both states.
@governorferguson.bsky.social
@sanders.senate.gov
Sen. Sanders of Vermont, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, is the longest-serving independent in congressional history.
@murray.senate.gov
U.S. Senator, Washington state | Senate Appropriations Vice Chair | Working every day to help people and solve problems
@georgetakei.bsky.social
I’ve boldly gone into the clear blue yonder. Follow for more recipes and tips.
@jayapal.house.gov
Congresswoman, lifelong organizer, mom. Proudly serving WA-7. Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Member of Judiciary Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Budget Committee. She/her.
@deafqueer.bsky.social
National Deaf QTPOC LGBTQ-led nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA.
@yakimapride.org
Driving positive change for the LGBTQ+ community in the Yakima Valley and Central Washington. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Yakima Pride Festival & Parade 06-21-2025 Board of Directors @joshua.yakimapride.org @kaimu.yakimapride.org @jacob.yakimapride.org
@hrc.org
We’re America’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. We proudly fight for a world where equality wins at home, school, work, and every community.
@thingsbydiana.bsky.social
Illustrator + Designer 🌿Sh0p & Socials: linktr.ee/thingsbydiana 🌿FAQ: thingsbydiana.com/faq
@sarahkateellis.bsky.social
President & CEO of GLAAD. Working to build a better future for the queer youth of tomorrow. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@pflag.org
Founded in 1973, we are an organization of hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ+ people, parents, families, and allies—and hundreds of chapters—leading with love to support families, educate allies, and advocate for just legislation and policies. pflag.org
@lgbtqreads.bsky.social
Queering up your shelves, one rec at a time. Check it out at LGBTQReads.com