https://freerepublic.com/tag/rinck/ en-us Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:07:29 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4391986/posts The Seattle City Council unanimously approved an amendment to its budget on Wednesday that would reallocate $300,000 to fund resources for members of the trans community from across the country who wish to move to Seattle. A leading Seattle Democrat argued for the amendment, claiming there is an “ongoing crisis and displacement of queer, transgender, and gender non-conforming people.” “This amendment responds to the ongoing crisis and displacement of queer, transgender, and gender non-conforming people that are seeking refuge from hostile jurisdictions from across the country,” Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck said at the Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee... Daily Wire https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4391986/posts#comment Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:07:29 GMT