Posts for September, 2023

My Statement in Support of City of Seattle Workers Fighting for Strong Contracts

September 20th, 2023

September 19, 2023 Greetings, union sisters, brothers, and siblings: As a Seattle City Councilmember, a rank-and-file union member, a proud member of Socialist Alternative and an activist with Workers Strike Back, I am in solidarity with all of the members of the City Coalition of Unions in your fight for good contracts. It is appalling […]

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Read My Speech Against Restarting the “War on Drugs” in Our City

September 20th, 2023

September 19, 2023 Thanks to everyone who demanded that the City Council vote against this legislation.  I will be voting ‘no’ on this bill, which is attempt number two by the city’s Democratic Mayor and City Councilmembers to do the bidding of the Chamber of Commerce, and empower Republican City Attorney Ann Davison to decide […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Sawant Calls for Independently-Elected Community Oversight Over Seattle Police & Firing of Daniel Auderer & Mike Solan After Horrific Comments About Death of Jaahnavi Kandula

September 15th, 2023

September 15, 2023 “Auderer’s actions are far from an exception in police departments nationwide—under both Democrats & Republicans—which use excessive force with impunity, especially against the poor, those facing mental health challenges, women, and marginalized communities.” “Despite the Seattle Police Department using deadly force more often than the combined law enforcement agencies of many countries, […]

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