Climate: Catch slightly morning fog? I stay in a basement so I haven’t had a correct have a look at the sky but, so IDK for certain, however The Climate Channel stated to count on some fog this morning. By the point you’re studying this, the fog’s in all probability cleared, however the clouds are right here to remain. Mid-morning ought to carry temperatures within the low 40s which is able to steadily heat as much as a peak of 47 round 3pm. Nothing particular!
Stand with SAM employees: Gallery guards of the Seattle Artwork Museum (SAM) have been on strike since November 29 after two years of contract negotiations ending in a stalemate over pay and advantages. Right now, the SAM Visiting Service Officers (VSO) Union invitations you to affix them on their picket line on First Avenue and Union Avenue from 10 am to eight pm for his or her “Rally for a greater museum; and a greater future” throughout the first Thursday artwork stroll. In line with a press launch, the rally goals to “draw consideration to SAM’s Board of Trustees, whose company pursuits dictate SAM’s insurance policies to their private profit, somewhat than the advantage of the employees.” Present them some love on-line, of their bosses’ inbox, or get your butt to the picket line!
Metropolis Council reacts: As you in all probability already know, Council Member Tammy Morales introduced in a press launch that she is going to resign, leaving her seat open efficient January 6. I wrote in regards to the bullying that led as much as her resolution right here and I’ll have extra on how advocates are reacting to the altering political dynamics later. Most individuals actually really feel for Morales, who confronted undue scrutiny, scolding, and disparagement by the hands of her colleagues, in all probability as a result of she’s extra progressive than them. However Council Member Rob Saka took a special tact. Saka informed KOMO that Morales’s complaints in regards to the “hostile” office quantity to “hyperbole.” He stated, “’Look, everyone seems to be entitled to talk their very own opinion and converse their very own reality. However for me, personally, I have been greater than accommodating, been greater than collaborative… [and] I strongly disagree on a number of the harsh rhetoric and divisive politics inherent in her assertion.’” That is particularly wealthy since Morales accused the council of gaslighting her.
What about Woo? After Morales introduced her resignation, metropolis council followers began speculating that former Council Member Tanya Woo would apply for the emptiness. Woo misplaced to Morales in 2023, however acquired huge enterprise’s blessing and the nepo child hook up for a special, non-elected appointment to the council. Then, she misplaced to Council Member Alexis Mercedes Rinck final month attempting to retain the seat. Woo didn’t affirm or deny any plans to use for the appointment or run for the seat in 2025.
Former CM Woo simply texted me that this video will probably be her solely assertion relating to CM Morales resignation. No affirmation on the potential appointment. https://t.co/RfdCwDfupp
— Hannah Krieg (@hannahkrieg) December 5, 2024
And at last, Sawant: Former Council Member Kshama Sawant got here up rather a lot in dialogue about Morales’s sudden departure. Morales stated her affiliation with the socialist made all her strikes suspect to her new colleagues. However any comparability falls flat to Sawant, who informed The Stranger Morales tried to make peace with the brazenly pro-corporate wing of the Democratic Get together—not like how Sawant carried out herself on council. “The last decade-long document of my socialist Metropolis Council workplace stands in stark distinction to this dead-end method,” Sawant wrote in a textual content. “I by no means looked for one minute to make peace with huge enterprise or their politicians. And but, I used to be by no means remoted as a result of my alliance was with working individuals.” Working individuals definitely felt extra represented by Morales than another member of the council, however Sawant argued Morales didn’t combat arduous sufficient, citing how she snubbed an invite to talk at a press convention preventing in opposition to the council’s transient try to completely enshrine a tip punishment system.
Unsurprising and unacceptable: The U.S. Division of Justice launched an investigation into the Memphis Police Division after they beat Tyre Nichols to demise in a 2023 site visitors cease. The findings are in and it seems the division certainly makes use of extreme pressure and discriminates in opposition to Black individuals. Town of Memphis stated in a letter “that it might not agree to barter federal oversight of its police division till it might overview and problem outcomes of the investigation.”
Pumping the brakes: President Donald Trump is on observe to lose his third cupboard nominee in two weeks, says Axios. In November, Trump hit the lobbying telephones to get Congress to approve his controversial appointment of Matt Gaetz. After the scrutiny uncovered simply the tip of his alleged historical past of intercourse trafficking and cavorting with minors, Gaetz withdrew. Now, it appears GOP lawmakers have taken that as an indication that Trump’s prepared to alter his thoughts. That appears very true as he takes a hands-off method to the appointment of his Division of Protection nominee Pete Hegseth, who it appears can also be a strolling public relations nightmare.
Twitter reacts: I do know y’all hate the previous chook app, however yesterday was a type of days. Just like the time Trump acquired COVID-19 or when Henry Kissinger died, the assassination of the UnitedHealth CEO actually introduced the individuals collectively. However the jokes could come to an finish quickly. In line with ABC, the cops are “closing in” on the gunman’s identification. They’ve discovered photos of the gunman’s face. Extra info consists of bullet casings discovered on the scene with “deny,” “defend,” and “depose” written on them. These phrases echo the title of a 2010 guide, the subtitle of which reads: “Why insurance coverage firms don’t pay claims and what you are able to do about it.”
If the spouse of the murdered CEO of UnitedHealth is upset now, simply wait till she will get the emergency room invoice
— Democrats hate the working class (@DoctorFishbones) December 4, 2024
In French information: New right-wing prime minister Michel Barnier resigned this morning after 331 lawmakers supported a vote of no confidence introduced ahead by an alliance of left-wing events. Nonetheless, the vote acquired assist from the far-right celebration as properly with 331 lawmakers voting to topple Barnier. It was the nation’s first profitable no-confidence vote since 1962. In line with The Guardian this doesn’t bode properly. France is about to plunge into the unknown. Factions of each events are actually calling for centrist President Emmanuel Macron to resign. Keep tuned, I suppose!
Cease me when you’ve heard this one: And it sound like a lot of you’ve got—over and over and over. Rising pop girlie Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” made it to the highest spot of essentially the most customers’ Spotify Wrapped lists.
