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The 7-2 vote last week by the majority of the Seattle City Council to repeal the tax on some of the most profitable corporations in U.S. history is a blatant example of political servility to the power of corporations. This capitulation to the extortionary threats of Amazon and big business puts on full display the burning need for elected representatives that will stand up to the establishment and corporate domination.
Kshama Sawant, Socialist Alternative Seattle City Councilmember, is one of the few that has.
And for that, the establishment and right wing forces are looking to strike a blow against Sawant. Two Seattle police officers involved in the killing of a person of color and an exploitative landlord profiting off immigrants and people of color have filed two defamation lawsuit against Sawant (Haglund has recently withdrawn his suit, with threats to appeal). This is clearly designed to silence and intimidate not only Kshama, but all movements of oppressed communities, people of color, and campaigns that demand justice and equality. The establishment has been furious at the growth of protest movements and are eager to publicly punish figures like Kshama in retaliation.
If successful, these lawsuits would send a chilling effect across our movement and could set a dangerous precedent. We are launching the Kshama Solidarity Campaign to defend and lift dissenting voices and make clear that we will not give into intimidation!
If you're in Seattle, you’re invited! Join us for the launch of the Kshama Solidarity Campaign! Saturday, June 23, 7PM to 10 PM Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave Facebook Event Page
We are appealing to all community groups and individuals who believe we need a strong and unbowed movement against police intimidation, racism, exploitative landlords, and the whole political establishment to stand with Kshama. Join us for an evening of live music, food, and speakers to celebrate the launch of our campaign and to find out how you can get involved. We must decisively demonstrate that attempts to silence voices of dissent like Kshama's will be met with a powerful resistance!
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