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@optimisimofthewill.bsky.social

Union Engineer | Husband of Union Teacher | Co-Chair of @snocodsa.bsky.social | Bread and Roses DSA

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This is a photo from a vigil for victims of ICE in Everett, WA. A person holds a sign with the names of people killed by state violence that says "ABOLISH ICE" while placing a candle at the vigil.

This is a photo from a vigil for victims of ICE in Everett, WA. A person holds a sign with the names of people killed by state violence that says "ABOLISH ICE" while placing a candle at the vigil.

This is a photo from a vigil for victims of ICE in Everett, WA. A crowd hold signs and gather around a speaker at a memorial filled with flowers and candles.

This is a photo from a vigil for victims of ICE in Everett, WA. A crowd hold signs and gather around a speaker at a memorial filled with flowers and candles.

This is a photo of a person speaking to a crowd at the vigil for victims of ICE in Everett, WA.

This is a photo of a person speaking to a crowd at the vigil for victims of ICE in Everett, WA.

This is a photo of a memorial for Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Their photos are surrounded by flowers, candles, and a sign that says "Natives Against ICE"

This is a photo of a memorial for Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Their photos are surrounded by flowers, candles, and a sign that says "Natives Against ICE"

Thank you to all who mourned the victims of state violence at Sunday’s vigil.

Fascists count on our silence, but we will be loud and strong as long as our neighbors and families are in danger.

Abolish ICE.
Fight Fascism.
Protect one other.

Follow @twincitiesdsa.org for anti-ICE community actions.

29.01.2026 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photo of SnoCo DSA members and community members in Everett WA protesting the war in Venezuela. They are holding signs that say "No War" and a solidarity banner.

This is a photo of SnoCo DSA members and community members in Everett WA protesting the war in Venezuela. They are holding signs that say "No War" and a solidarity banner.

Thank you to all who stood with us on Saturday not just here in Everett, but everywhere across the world to say β€œNo war with Venezuela!”

The U.S. has a long, bloody history of capitalist-serving β€œregime change” in other countries. We are witnessing it again in Venezuela.

08.01.2026 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?

Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.

05.01.2026 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 28585    πŸ” 14069    πŸ’¬ 1515    πŸ“Œ 1950
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No War for Oil!

04.01.2026 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photo of many members from SnoCo DSA, Seattle DSA, and Portland DSA marching on Starbucks headquarters with a banner that reads "No Contract? No Coffee!"

This is a photo of many members from SnoCo DSA, Seattle DSA, and Portland DSA marching on Starbucks headquarters with a banner that reads "No Contract? No Coffee!"

The fight for better working conditions doesn’t take a holiday!

@SBWorkersUnited are still on strike, demanding better conditions for workers at Starbucks. Say it with us - No Contract? No Coffee!

Sign up for a shift to picket at snocodsa.org/events/starbucks

#SnoCoDSA #Starbucks

26.12.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Several SnoCo DSA members pose together for a selfie at the Labor Notes Troublemakers School.

Several SnoCo DSA members pose together for a selfie at the Labor Notes Troublemakers School.

We are stronger together!

We loved seeing so many SnoCo DSA faces at the latest Troublemaker School!
All fired up to do more? Join the local Sno-Isle Labor Council meeting Wednesday October, 22nd. Guests are always welcome!

🌹➑Get the details at www.snocodsa.org/events/commu...

#SnoCoDSA

17.10.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜The people of Snohomish County support us’ Everett NewsGuild members were met with strong labor and community support as they continue their fight against story quotas that threaten the quality of local journalism EVERETT, WA (September 5, 202...

#Solidarity: SPEEA joins @everettnewsguild.bsky.social picket, calls on Everett Herald management to lift pay for journalists above poverty line.

www.thestand.org/2025/09/the-...

05.09.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fun fact: When I started at the Everett Herald in 2000, I made $20 an hour. Today -- 25 years later -- the Everett Herald is offering its newsroom workers a base salary of $20.50 an hour.

Get real, people.

I'm standing with @everettnewsguild.bsky.social and I urge you to do the same.

04.09.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Years of a bipartisan ceding of power to finance destroyed civic engagement and reactionaries emboldened by a lack of accountability after 2008 are gleefully and openly enacting mass sadism and plunder of public good. And the nominal opposition is too busy punching left.

17.08.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Three SnoCo DSA members, one of them an elected delegate going to Chicago, smile at the Hot Socialist Garage Sale. In front of them is a table with stickers that say β€œSolidarity Forever, Union Strong and Never Cross a Picket Line!

Three SnoCo DSA members, one of them an elected delegate going to Chicago, smile at the Hot Socialist Garage Sale. In front of them is a table with stickers that say β€œSolidarity Forever, Union Strong and Never Cross a Picket Line!

The Hot Socialist Garage Sale was a HUGE success! Thanks to our incredible community, we raised $1,152.25 in just one day! ✈ The next stop for our delegates is Chicago!

🌹 Met us on Saturday and want to learn more? Sign up for DSA 101: www.snocodsa.org/events/dsa-1...

#DSA #SnoCoDSA

08.08.2025 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This is a composition of text and two photos. The photos are of Ella Teevan speaking at Seattle DSA and a recent photo of her speaking to SnoCo DSA members. The text says "Thank you to DSA National Political Committee candidate Ella Teevan for meeting with SnoCo DSA members! It has been amazing to hear from so many passionate DSA members in the last few months as the National Convention approaches.

This is a composition of text and two photos. The photos are of Ella Teevan speaking at Seattle DSA and a recent photo of her speaking to SnoCo DSA members. The text says "Thank you to DSA National Political Committee candidate Ella Teevan for meeting with SnoCo DSA members! It has been amazing to hear from so many passionate DSA members in the last few months as the National Convention approaches.

Thank you Ella Teevan, candidate for the DSA National Political Committee, for meeting with SnoCo DSA members!

We always welcome the opportunity to learn more about DSA candidates and what they want to bring to the socialist table. 🌹

#SnoCoDSA #DSA #DSANationalConvention

19.07.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Several SnoCo DSA members at a Labor & Strike Working Group meeting pose together with solidarity fists raised and a banner that says "Solidarity Forever - DSA Labor"

Several SnoCo DSA members at a Labor & Strike Working Group meeting pose together with solidarity fists raised and a banner that says "Solidarity Forever - DSA Labor"

Working class people are making their own power right here in Snohomish County.

Join SnoCo DSA to shift power from billionaires to working class people! A better world is possible!

🌹➑Learn more at snocodsa.org

#DSA #SnoCoDSA

15.07.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This graphic has text that reads β€œNew to DSA? We got you! Join our SnoCo DSA 101 to get involved and learn more. RSVP at s n o c o d s a.org. 

TWO NEW DATES

First date is an online 101
WHEN:
Wednesday July 2nd
6PM

WHERE:
Online via Zoom

The second date is in-person.
WHEN
Saturday July 5 @ 1:30PM
WHERE
Everett Library Main Branch

This graphic has text that reads β€œNew to DSA? We got you! Join our SnoCo DSA 101 to get involved and learn more. RSVP at s n o c o d s a.org. TWO NEW DATES First date is an online 101 WHEN: Wednesday July 2nd 6PM WHERE: Online via Zoom The second date is in-person. WHEN Saturday July 5 @ 1:30PM WHERE Everett Library Main Branch

Join us for our next DSA 101 where you'll learn everything you need to get organizing with SnoCo DSA! We have two new dates, one online and one in-person.

Bring your questions, reservations, hopes for a better world, and maybe a friend or two!

🌹➑️ RSVP and get details at snocodsa.org

28.06.2025 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A SnoCo DSA member marches in the No Kings protest in Everett WA. The back of their shirt says "Democratic Socialists of America." Above them are two SnoCo DSA signs that read "Abolish Ice" and "Free Palestine Now."

A SnoCo DSA member marches in the No Kings protest in Everett WA. The back of their shirt says "Democratic Socialists of America." Above them are two SnoCo DSA signs that read "Abolish Ice" and "Free Palestine Now."

SnoCo DSA members are made up of your neighbors, your co-workers and your friends who live & organize right here in Snohomish County. Together, we can build a better future in our community.

🌹➑️Learn more and join us at snocodsa.org

#SnohomishCounty #NoKingsProtest

20.06.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photo of two SnoCo DSA members engaging in friendly chatter at a table at the Independent Beer Bar. In the foreground is an alcoholic drink and the book β€œBlood in the Machine” sitting on the table.

This is a photo of two SnoCo DSA members engaging in friendly chatter at a table at the Independent Beer Bar. In the foreground is an alcoholic drink and the book β€œBlood in the Machine” sitting on the table.

Join us TONIGHT @ 6PM at the Independent Beer Bar for a pint and a new Books & Brews! We are currently reading β€œBlood in the Machine.”

🍻See you there, friends!

#BooksAndBrews #SnohomishCounty #SnoCoDSA

13.06.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Several SnoCo DSA members pose at the SnoCo DSA table at the Everett, WA No Kings Protest. They are smiling, raising their fists in solidarity, and holding signs that say "Abolish Ice" and "Free Palestine Now" and "No Human is Illegal."

Several SnoCo DSA members pose at the SnoCo DSA table at the Everett, WA No Kings Protest. They are smiling, raising their fists in solidarity, and holding signs that say "Abolish Ice" and "Free Palestine Now" and "No Human is Illegal."

In the shadow of rising tyranny, we witnessed 1000s bravely rejecting fascism at the No Kings Everett protest.

Thanks to all who connected with us - let's take this energy and ORGANIZE for real power!

🌹➑️Join us at SnoCo DSA | snocodsa.org

#NoKingsProtest

18.06.2025 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photograph of a child visiting the SnoCo DSA table at Snohomish Pride Market. The child is holding a colorful button that they just made using a button making machine while a SnoCo DSA member looks on and smiles.

This is a photograph of a child visiting the SnoCo DSA table at Snohomish Pride Market. The child is holding a colorful button that they just made using a button making machine while a SnoCo DSA member looks on and smiles.

Snohomish Pride was a HUGE SUCCESS with 80 people signing up to hear more from SnoCo DSA! It was amazing to speak to so many passionate people who shared our drive for a better world.🌈

Did you meet us at Pride + want to learn more?
🌹➑️RSVP to DSA 101, the perfect intro to SnoCo DSA, at snocodsa.org

10.06.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Several SnoCo DSA members smile for the camera with solidarity fists raised at the Snohomish Pride Market booth. A decorative rainbow bar sits at the bottom of the image.

Several SnoCo DSA members smile for the camera with solidarity fists raised at the Snohomish Pride Market booth. A decorative rainbow bar sits at the bottom of the image.

We had an amazing time at Snohomish Pride! We are truly grateful for how many people wanted to learn more about SnoCo DSA and socialism. Hope to see some new faces at our next DSA 101!

🌈🌹 RSVP & see more events at snocodsa.org

#SnohomishPride #SnohoPride #SnoCoDSA

07.06.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 573    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
Me at the Snohomish Pride Parade. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Me at the Snohomish Pride Parade. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Happy Pride! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
I’m happy to report I got every single trivia question about socialism at the @snocodsa.bsky.social tent correct! 🌈 ✊

07.06.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 116    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

We love a socialism buff! πŸ™Œ Thanks for visiting us at Pride today! 🌈

08.06.2025 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A large group of SnoCo DSA members pose together with solidarity fists raised. Superimposed on the photo is the SnoCo DSA logo, a rose encircled by a commercial airplane and the text "Get to know us at DSA 101!"

A large group of SnoCo DSA members pose together with solidarity fists raised. Superimposed on the photo is the SnoCo DSA logo, a rose encircled by a commercial airplane and the text "Get to know us at DSA 101!"

New to DSA? Socialism-curious? Looking for community in Snohomish County? Then join us June 14th for our next DSA 101 where you'll learn everything you need to get organizing with SnoCo DSA!

🌹➑️ RSVP at www.snocodsa.org/event/dsa-10...

28.05.2025 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A digital illustration of two hands holding a rainbow Pride-themed rose. Around the rose are the words "Join SNOCO DSA AT PRIDE! SAT June 7, 10AM to 3PM. Snohomish Pride Market.

A digital illustration of two hands holding a rainbow Pride-themed rose. Around the rose are the words "Join SNOCO DSA AT PRIDE! SAT June 7, 10AM to 3PM. Snohomish Pride Market.

THIS JUNE - say hello to SnoCo DSA at Snohomish Pride!

Come chat with us at the Snohomish Pride pop-up market on June 7 from 10am-3pm. We’ll talk socialism, LGBTQ+ liberation, and how to organize together with joy and courage.

See you there, friends!

#SnohomishPride #SnoCoDSA

24.05.2025 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
George Wendt holding a glass mug and smiling. A headline reads: β€œGeorge Wendt, Norm from 'Cheers’, Dies at 76.” Photo credit: NBCUniversal, via Getty Images.

George Wendt holding a glass mug and smiling. A headline reads: β€œGeorge Wendt, Norm from 'Cheers’, Dies at 76.” Photo credit: NBCUniversal, via Getty Images.

Breaking News: George Wendt, a six-time Emmy nominee for his role as the beer-chugging everyman Norm Peterson on β€œCheers,” is dead at 76. nyti.ms/3ZuGwrN

20.05.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4004    πŸ” 705    πŸ’¬ 237    πŸ“Œ 183
Three people stand smiling for the camera in the WA capital building during the signing of Bill 5041. The central figure is SnoCo DSA member Tom who is wearing a Starbucks Workers United union shirt.

Three people stand smiling for the camera in the WA capital building during the signing of Bill 5041. The central figure is SnoCo DSA member Tom who is wearing a Starbucks Workers United union shirt.

A WIN for workers! WA Bill 5041 was signed yesterday, allowing striking workers to qualify for unemployment benefits.

This bill shifts power from corporations to the workers by providing protection from businesses who stubbornly refuse to bargain with their unionized workers.

#UnionPower

21.05.2025 00:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

At some point soon all Democratic Senators need to learn that β€œnuanced” decisions are not going to work anymore. They are destroying the government and your β€œcompromise” is just a surrender. Some seem to get it but too many are clinging to a fantasy.

20.05.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 10354    πŸ” 2613    πŸ’¬ 507    πŸ“Œ 184
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Portland DSA, check this out!

Everyone else, check out my caucus Bread and Roses🌹🍞

#portland #DSA

18.05.2025 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Part of the reason people don’t believe republicans are as evil as advertised is that democrats won’t stop telling the public how much they love republicans. Biden kept talking about how they were such good guys, even Mitch McConnell, and he’s not alone. Democrats have been some of the best GOP pr.

15.05.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 653    πŸ” 162    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 8

The key to so many of these dudes' reactionary politics is that they can never stop believing that the sorting mechanisms of meritocracy put them on top because they deserved it

15.05.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1348    πŸ” 229    πŸ’¬ 50    πŸ“Œ 11

this is one of the best things about the New World, and we are not going back.

15.05.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

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