@davidstoesz.bsky.social
Scripter of "Pen & Eye," a cartoon about homelessness and Seattle's crimes against the poor. Interested in networking with other progressive communicators, activists, and journalists, esp. in the PNW. Hail Satan. https://penandeye.substack.com/archive
If that's what you're looking for, check out (for example) the monthly Trans Music Showcase at Chop Suey. The next one is on Saturday March 21:
www.ticketweb.com/event/trans-...
These people probably all do a great job and deserve their salaries. It's not a scandal that they get paid a living wage! But the idea that they're a scrappy independent voice for scrappy independent music is absurd.
Thomas Smith (Director Of Strategic Rel & Dev) $168,257
Alexander Van Buren (Director Of It Operations) $161,902
Cyrus Despres (Director Of Planning & Bus. Int.) $160,637
Robert Bender (Associate Director Of Bus. Sup.) $150,788
(Source: projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/o...)
Cheryl Waters (Creative Director, L.P. & Host) $167,048
Ethan Raup (Chief Executive Officer) $233,752
Ramberto Torruella (Chief Technology Officer $233,719
Christopher Kellogg (Chief Programming Officer) $173,344
Rebecca Denk (Chief Financial Officer) $170,434
I'm not saying don't give to KEXP! But be aware of where your money is going. If you love indie music, consider that your dollars can make a larger impact locally, esp. for struggling venues. Your dollars to KEXP support salaries like these:
John Richards (Director Of Progrm. & Host) $219,799
Snorting coke would actually be an upgrade from whatever it is they’re doing.
"Cars are the most absurd means of transport in a city. They are parked 95 per cent of the time. It takes two tonnes to move someone who weighs 70 kilogrammes. And the denser the city, the more absurd it is."
this is super thoughtful and interesting, and I don't even watch Drag Race
Some agreeable people are the most evil assholes I ever met. Some disagreeable people are the most saintly.
I talked with former FBI agent Terry Albury and former Seattle Black Panther Party Captain Aaron Dixon, who recounted how he was framed in an informant sting decades ago.
Tomorrow is the day
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Just finished reading Road to Nowhere by
@emlieb.bsky.social and you should too. I was in a meeting this week with our state DOT (& requisit consultants) about freeway ramps this week and we're still having the same fight over the same tired argument that urban highways make sense
Buy a ticket here:
chopsuey.com/tm-event/sha...
Three bands, one poet, and one low price.
Hey thanks a million billion to Capitol Hill blog for writing up the rocking fundraiser for the Homeless Remembrance Project coming up this Wednesday at Chop Suey:
www.capitolhillseattle.com/2026/03/shak...
"Hey Seattle, did you know you’re in league with a company willing to charge homeless people car-storage fees higher than the average apartment rent?"
Damn, Daniel.
OK, I actually DO have to hand it to Danny Westneat in this case, for writing about Lincoln Towing. They made a whole movie about how much they suck?? Starring Rose Byrne?? I did not know this. Holy shit.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
It's cool how the Seattle Times wrote this up like Lincoln Towing is a beloved part of the civic fabric, and not a reviled and massively litigated against company known for scamming the poorest and most vulnerable residents.
www.seattletimes.com/business/ed-...
LOL!!!!
Event poster by genius artist Lara Kaminoff
www.instagram.com/larakaminoff...
We are Killing Caesar by the way, probably should've mentioned that.
www.instagram.com/killingcaesa...
Not pictured, our drummer Jen who also says to buy a ticket
Ok fine! We made a video for Shake it for the Leaves, a benefit for the Homeless Remembrance Project, this coming Wednesday March 11 at Chop Suey in Seattle. Ll
Get yer tix here
chopsuey.com/tm-event/sha...
Immigration authorities in Minnesota have identified legal observers by name and address, and in some cases showed up at their homes.
I was detained for smuggling in South Korea.
CONFIRMED KIDNAPPING IN BURIEN
3/4 9AM AT 146TH AND AMBAUM
1 man taken
7 agents total
Vehicles:
Silver Chevy Silverado Truck
C07213R
Silver Chevy Tahoe
BRD1385
Silver Dodge Durango
CCG6630
Silver Hyundai Tucson
CKD7012
White Ford explorer
Byu8839
........
It's transphobia because it's treating any potential "trans outcome" as wildly undesirable, as if human individuals must always conform to what society desires of them.
Every trans woman I know has had "why not be an effeminate man?" shoved in our faces for ages and yet thus piece suggests that even once suggesting an effeminate boy might be trans is some sort of crime against humanity.
This is transphobia.
1: yes
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It's the most forky! Nice long tines, no extraneous bullshit or unnecessary shaping getting in the way of its pure forkiness. You want to fork something, a piece of food or an ass, that's the one you want. Seems blindingly obvious to me, lol.
