Ted B

Ted B

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Freezing in Seattle

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Ted B
@tedb310.bsky.social

Very true, also a contributing factor in why Seattle Public Schools adopted universal free lunches.

Katie Bergh@katiebergh.bsky.social

About 2 million kids have lost SNAP since deep cuts were enacted last year. The ripple effects: Kids losing SNAP also lose automatic enrollment for free meals at school. And as more kids lose SNAP, their schools may be forced to drop Community Eligibility.

washingtonpost.comAs SNAP rolls shrink, free school lunches disappearEnrollment in the nutrition assistance program dropped following last year’s sweeping GOP tax bill. Fewer children and schools now qualify for free school meals.
Ted B
@tedb310.bsky.social

That the Mariners were eliminated from the playoffs on a day when they hadn't even taken the field yet is somehow fitting.

Ted B
@tedb310.bsky.social

Without saying your age, what is your favorite movie that came out when you were 20 years old? This is a tough question, according to IMDB a lot of good movies came out that year, but I'm going with Raiders of the Lost Ark.

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West Seattle Food Bank
@wseattlefoodbank.bsky.social

WS Clothesline needs back-to-school donations: clothing for all ages & sizes, esp. shoes and jackets. Help all kids going off to school have clean, quality clothes that fit! WS Clothesline (5444 Delridge Way SW) Tues, Thurs, & Sat, 10am-1pm. WSFB (3419 SW Morgan St) Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm (7pm on Wed).

Ted B
@tedb310.bsky.social

Can't wait!

West Seattle Food Bank@wseattlefoodbank.bsky.social

There’s something powerful about a room full of people who care about each other, & their neighbors. When a community shows up for one another, it changes what’s possible. Save your seat & make an impact! Tickets only thru Wed. April 22. bit.ly/NAF2026 Be part of something that matters. Join us!

Ted B
@tedb310.bsky.social

Great article outlining the impact HR1 is having on SNAP benefits and how some states are choosing to deal with it.

Katie Bergh@katiebergh.bsky.social

H.R. 1’s unprecedented cost shift to states is already driving far deeper SNAP cuts than anticipated as states scramble to reduce costs. Congress must delay this unfunded mandate for all states before even more struggling families lose food assistance.

cbpp.orgCongress Must Address SNAP Cost Shift Before Even More Low-Income Families Lose Food AssistanceCongress should delay H.R. 1’s unprecedented cost shift to state budgets, which is already hurting struggling families and driving far deeper SNAP cuts than anticipated as states scramble to respond t...
Ted B
@tedb310.bsky.social

I can relate.

The Onion@theonion.com

40-Year-Old Not Active Enough To Realize Body Falling Apart https://theonion.com/40-year-old-not-active-enough-to-realize-body-falling-a-1847782934/

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
@centeronbudget.bsky.social

People who rely on #SNAP to afford groceries face new hardships as the Trump Administration cuts and withholds food assistance. @tyjonescox.bsky.social writes on how these actions put the Administration on the wrong side of history. www.cbpp.org/research/foo...

cbpp.orgTaking Away Food Assistance Puts the Trump Administration on the Wrong Side of HistoryThe Trump Administration became so determined to deny people their SNAP benefits that it fought all the way to the Supreme Court, even though the funds were available and it had the legal authority to...

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
@centeronbudget.bsky.social

Punchbowl reports “White House officials determined they do not have the authority” to use contingency reserves —billions of $ that Congress provided for use when SNAP funding is inadequate— to fund Nov. SNAP benefits. But, that’s not what USDA’s now-deleted shutdown plan says:

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
@jayapal.house.gov

Thank you, Gov Bob Ferguson, for ensuring that our food banks have the resources needed to keep people fed. Trump's refusal to utilize contingency funds to continue SNAP for the hungry—even as he bails out Argentina with $40 billion—is beyond cruel. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

seattletimes.comWA to direct $2.2 million a week to food banks as SNAP cutoff nearsMore than 1 in 10 state residents are in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, whose benefits will end Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Ted B
@tedb310.bsky.social

Can't wait to go!

West Seattle Food Bank@wseattlefoodbank.bsky.social

The Taste of West Seattle is just over three weeks away! Thurs, Sept 25th at the Hall at Fauntleroy. Try delicious tastes from 30 of the best local eateries & vote for your favorites. Plus games, raffles, live music by Jim Page & more, to help prevent hunger and homelessness. bit.ly/TasteofWS2025

Ted B
@tedb310.bsky.social

Well said.

Kevin M. Kruse@kevinmkruse.bsky.social

At least the people who needlessly die in the next wave of hurricanes will die in a world with fewer pronouns. I'm sure that'll be a comfort to their loved ones.

Ted B
@tedb310.bsky.social

He would make a great council member!

Ryan Packer@typewriteralley.bsky.social

Assistant City Attorney Eddie Lin has announced a run for Seattle City Council District 2. Lin had been nominated by Alexis Mercedes Rinck to fill the D2 vacancy that was ultimately filled by Mark Solomon. www.linforseattle.com

linforseattle.comEddie Lin
Ted B
@tedb310.bsky.social

A year ago I would have thought that this post was a little over the top. Today? Please allow me to introduce my cohost:

Max@maxochism.bsky.social

April 2020: if one single noise from my house is picked up on my zoom call, my clients and colleagues will think I’m an unprofessional buffoon November 2023: hi guys the dog’s gonna lead the first 5 minutes of this meeting

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