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Washington state has a thriving, diverse business community. Our new certification program for LGBTQ-owned businesses — one of the first in the nation — ensures we are recognizing our LGBTQ business owners and helping them access government contracts.

WA launches certification for LGBTQ+-owned businesses The LGBTQ Business Program was launched through a partnership between Gov. Bob Ferguson and the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises.

It’s a particularly important moment to show our support as a state for the LGBTQ community.

We’re going to continue ensuring that we represent all Washingtonians.

I sent her a response today: Washington state will not be bullied or intimidated by threats and legally baseless accusations.

Judge blocks use of WA Medicaid data for immigration enforcement A federal judge has temporarily blocked the federal government from using the Medicaid data of WA patients for immigration enforcement purposes.

We're committed to making sure our state remains a safe home for all people — including immigrants.

Portions of our state will experience hotter than normal temperatures starting Saturday, with extreme heat watches, extreme heat warnings and heat advisories issued in many counties.

Check your forecast for your latest advisories at weather.gov.

Call 211 to find cooling centers near you. #wawx

1/2: A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to block the Trump administration from using Medicaid data obtained from Washington and 19 other states for immigration enforcement purposes.

1/2: In the first year since launching, 161 youth (aged 0-25) and concerned individuals in 20 counties across WA contacted HearMeWA – the free, trauma-informed youth hotline. hearmewa.org

Anti-Trans AG Andrew Bailey Appointed To A Leadership Role At FBI The AG behind Missouri’s anti-trans snitch line, all-ages health care crackdowns, and sweeping subpoenas of providers is now the FBI’s second-in-command.

1. One of the most anti-trans attorneys general in the United States, Andrew Bailey, has been appointed as Co-deputy director of the FBI.

He used his power to reign terror on trans people in Missouri. Now he joins an agency doing the same nationally.

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I’ve seen so many people spreading the misinformation that PBS is shut down or is shutting down.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been shut down and PBS has been defunded.

HOWEVER!!! PBS still exists. It is more important now than ever that you donate to PBS if you can.

Exclusive | The Onion Brought Back Its Print Edition. The Gamble Is Paying Off. Publications turn to the old-style products to appeal to nostalgic readers and stand out in a crowded digital-media landscape.

Some incredibly good news:

One year ago this week, The Onion returned to print.

In that one year, we’ve grown to the 13th largest print newspaper in the United States, just ahead of the Boston Globe, and growing fast.

In short, it’s working.

So… thank you. Thank you for helping save this thing.

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listen

the world is a mess

but a judge ordered the Florida migrant prison closed, California passed their "fuck around, find out" redistricting, and James Dobson is dead

this is the best net good news day in awhile, I really do think

You know, I'm starting to think I might like video games

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I made this one for #rtgame !

I wanted to try and include a few elements so we have felt and beaded minecraft blocks, Cupcake threadpainted in the centre and painted and embellished rainbow road over the top!

You cant really see it in photos, but the whole sky sparkles!
#rtgamefanart

watched rin’s latest stream and I couldn’t get this image out of my head so naturally i had to draw it

#rtgame #inkpaintrose #mscupcakes

A poor soul has just discovered I'm Irish

This is an amazing way to scare my followers, thank you

STOP EVERYTHING, NOTHING ELSE MATTERS

CLAYMATION WOOLOO

"I asked Chat GPT" well I asked RTGame and he said they used to call him The Drift King back in college. Share to save a life

Environmental storytelling

If we hit 3 million I'll destroy Dublin spire live on stream

Quick painting of @rtgame.bsky.social just chilling, ft. George and Cupcake <3 #rtgame #rtgamefanart #art

Do you think God stays in heaven because he knows that they used to call me The Drift King back in college

What year is this

Judge grants 72-hour stay for Mass. high schooler detained by ICE An attorney is seeking the release of Milford High student Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who was detained by ICE. Gov. Healey is demanding answers as legal action unfolds in Massachusetts.

This is how Channel 5 in Boston reported on it earlier.

www.wcvb.com/article/marc...

‘Stop kidnapping now': Protest in Milford after high school student detained by ICE agents A wave of devastation and anger has swept through Milford, Massachusetts, after an 18-year-old high school junior, identified by family as Marcelo, was taken into custody by ICE agents on Saturday.

Incredible community showing of #AltCitizen actions. 18 year old was taken into ICE custody one day prior to graduation. This student has been in the country since toddler-age.

www.nbcboston.com/news/local/m...

Defying DeSantis, Florida Pride Marchers Light Up Jacksonville Bridge with Rainbow Organizers demonstrated that they didn’t need state permission for queer visibility.

1. Florida banned cities from lighting up bridges rainbow colors for Pride.

So the people of Jacksonville did it themselves using flashlights and gels.

They opened the drawbridge to block them.

So they marched to a different bridge.

The latest from S. Baum.

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Remembering Dr. Alan Hart for Pride, trans man from the early 1900s. He revolutionized the detection of tuberculosis, saved thousands of lives, and died using his name, as the man he always was meant to be.

We have always been here.