Mark Taylor-Canfield: Journalist/Musician/Author/Actor
@marktaylorcanfield.bsky.social
Executive Director - Democracy Watch News, Former Huffington Post Writer, MTC REPORT at Youtube, Articles At Daily Kos, Truthout, Seattle Star, etc.
We had a great time at #Seattle's #PioneerSquare #artwalk!
Thanks to all the galleries and artists who make it possible every first Thursday of the month. It was good seeing so many people out on the town supporting our local artists.
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#art #culture
Thanks to all the galleries and artists who make it possible every first Thursday of the month. It was good seeing so many people out on the town supporting our local artists.
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#art #culture
September 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM
We had a great time at #Seattle's #PioneerSquare #artwalk!
Thanks to all the galleries and artists who make it possible every first Thursday of the month. It was good seeing so many people out on the town supporting our local artists.
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#art #culture
Thanks to all the galleries and artists who make it possible every first Thursday of the month. It was good seeing so many people out on the town supporting our local artists.
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#art #culture
If you love #democracy and the original ideals that inspired a revolution, it's time to speak out loudly, clearly and consistently. Use whatever platform you have.
I suggest you use it while we still have the opportunity.
Photo by Me!
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#authoritarianism #NoKings
I suggest you use it while we still have the opportunity.
Photo by Me!
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#authoritarianism #NoKings
September 1, 2026 at 6:47 PM
If you love #democracy and the original ideals that inspired a revolution, it's time to speak out loudly, clearly and consistently. Use whatever platform you have.
I suggest you use it while we still have the opportunity.
Photo by Me!
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#authoritarianism #NoKings
I suggest you use it while we still have the opportunity.
Photo by Me!
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#authoritarianism #NoKings
We're on #LakeUnion in kayaks and paddle boards in #Seattle trying to figure out why we are seeing a large black ploom of smoke coming from the southeast.
#news #breaking
#news #breaking
August 25, 2026 at 2:58 AM
We're on #LakeUnion in kayaks and paddle boards in #Seattle trying to figure out why we are seeing a large black ploom of smoke coming from the southeast.
#news #breaking
#news #breaking
We had a great time at #Seattle's #BelltownBlast #art & #music festival! Thanks to #Jupiter #Shortys #WhiskyBar #BelltownYachtClub for great after parties. We saw some fun bands including #Muneca & our friend artist #KatlynHubner painted a canvas on the street.
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August 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
We had a great time at #Seattle's #BelltownBlast #art & #music festival! Thanks to #Jupiter #Shortys #WhiskyBar #BelltownYachtClub for great after parties. We saw some fun bands including #Muneca & our friend artist #KatlynHubner painted a canvas on the street.
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I had a good time performing my songs at the Cascade Neighborhood block party sponsored by the Cascade Neighborhood Council.
Thank you for all the work the council does to represent us.
Subscribe to my #Youtube channel for more of my journalism and original #music!
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Thank you for all the work the council does to represent us.
Subscribe to my #Youtube channel for more of my journalism and original #music!
youtube.com/c/marktaylor...
August 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM
I had a good time performing my songs at the Cascade Neighborhood block party sponsored by the Cascade Neighborhood Council.
Thank you for all the work the council does to represent us.
Subscribe to my #Youtube channel for more of my journalism and original #music!
youtube.com/c/marktaylor...
Thank you for all the work the council does to represent us.
Subscribe to my #Youtube channel for more of my journalism and original #music!
youtube.com/c/marktaylor...
#Breaking
#BlueAngels airshow has been cancelled today at #Seattle's #Seafair parade due to high winds in the area.
Unlimited hydroplane heats 2A & 2B rescheduled until tomorrow morning.
Unlimited Apollo Cup race is still scheduled for tomorrow.
#aviation #summer
#BlueAngels airshow has been cancelled today at #Seattle's #Seafair parade due to high winds in the area.
Unlimited hydroplane heats 2A & 2B rescheduled until tomorrow morning.
Unlimited Apollo Cup race is still scheduled for tomorrow.
#aviation #summer
August 1, 2026 at 11:08 PM
#Breaking
#BlueAngels airshow has been cancelled today at #Seattle's #Seafair parade due to high winds in the area.
Unlimited hydroplane heats 2A & 2B rescheduled until tomorrow morning.
Unlimited Apollo Cup race is still scheduled for tomorrow.
#aviation #summer
#BlueAngels airshow has been cancelled today at #Seattle's #Seafair parade due to high winds in the area.
Unlimited hydroplane heats 2A & 2B rescheduled until tomorrow morning.
Unlimited Apollo Cup race is still scheduled for tomorrow.
#aviation #summer
#BlueAngles in #Seattle cause controversy each year at #Seafair festival.
During each show jets use an estimated 9,600 gallons of fuel costing upwards of $100,000!
Extremely loud practice flyovers also cause concern.
Here's my video from #LakeWashington.
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During each show jets use an estimated 9,600 gallons of fuel costing upwards of $100,000!
Extremely loud practice flyovers also cause concern.
Here's my video from #LakeWashington.
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August 1, 2026 at 3:05 AM
#BlueAngles in #Seattle cause controversy each year at #Seafair festival.
During each show jets use an estimated 9,600 gallons of fuel costing upwards of $100,000!
Extremely loud practice flyovers also cause concern.
Here's my video from #LakeWashington.
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During each show jets use an estimated 9,600 gallons of fuel costing upwards of $100,000!
Extremely loud practice flyovers also cause concern.
Here's my video from #LakeWashington.
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Anti #ICE #protesters held a rally at #SeattleCentralCollege on July 17 in #solidarity with communities across the nation to call for abolition of #ICE after agents killed #JoanSebastianGuerrero and #LorenzoSalgadoAraujo.
Photos by Mark Taylor-Canfield
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#democracy
Photos by Mark Taylor-Canfield
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#democracy
July 20, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Anti #ICE #protesters held a rally at #SeattleCentralCollege on July 17 in #solidarity with communities across the nation to call for abolition of #ICE after agents killed #JoanSebastianGuerrero and #LorenzoSalgadoAraujo.
Photos by Mark Taylor-Canfield
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#democracy
Photos by Mark Taylor-Canfield
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#democracy
#VictoryHall is filled to capacity in #Seattle for #FIFA #WorldCup final match between #Argentina & #Spain.
I detect a lot of support at this watch party for the Spanish team because many folks think Argentina team is dishonest & favored by referees & #FIFA officials.
#sports
I detect a lot of support at this watch party for the Spanish team because many folks think Argentina team is dishonest & favored by referees & #FIFA officials.
#sports
July 19, 2026 at 9:53 PM
#VictoryHall is filled to capacity in #Seattle for #FIFA #WorldCup final match between #Argentina & #Spain.
I detect a lot of support at this watch party for the Spanish team because many folks think Argentina team is dishonest & favored by referees & #FIFA officials.
#sports
I detect a lot of support at this watch party for the Spanish team because many folks think Argentina team is dishonest & favored by referees & #FIFA officials.
#sports
At #Seattle #WorldCup watch party fans of Argentinian & Spanish team with #Messi are watching big screens inside & outside #VictoryHall.
Many fans told me they have a bad impression of the national team from #Argentina. Unaffiliated Fans are rooting for #Spain.
#FIFA #soccer
Many fans told me they have a bad impression of the national team from #Argentina. Unaffiliated Fans are rooting for #Spain.
#FIFA #soccer
July 19, 2026 at 9:36 PM
At #Seattle #WorldCup watch party fans of Argentinian & Spanish team with #Messi are watching big screens inside & outside #VictoryHall.
Many fans told me they have a bad impression of the national team from #Argentina. Unaffiliated Fans are rooting for #Spain.
#FIFA #soccer
Many fans told me they have a bad impression of the national team from #Argentina. Unaffiliated Fans are rooting for #Spain.
#FIFA #soccer
#Seattle's designated #protest zones were ignored by #WorldCup demonstrators who took to the streets with marches.
Too small to accomodate crowds of protesters, & folks didn't like the idea of being allowed to exercise
1st Amendment rights only in specified zones.
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Too small to accomodate crowds of protesters, & folks didn't like the idea of being allowed to exercise
1st Amendment rights only in specified zones.
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July 12, 2026 at 4:55 AM
#Seattle's designated #protest zones were ignored by #WorldCup demonstrators who took to the streets with marches.
Too small to accomodate crowds of protesters, & folks didn't like the idea of being allowed to exercise
1st Amendment rights only in specified zones.
@democracywatchnews.bsky.social
Too small to accomodate crowds of protesters, & folks didn't like the idea of being allowed to exercise
1st Amendment rights only in specified zones.
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I marched with my friend Congresswoman #PramilaJayapal in #Seattle #Pride parade again this year.
Great to see how folks joined together to support #LGBTQ community during #Egypt vs #Iran #WorldCup match where both govts filed complaints with #FIFA opposing pride theme night at #Seattle Stadium.
Great to see how folks joined together to support #LGBTQ community during #Egypt vs #Iran #WorldCup match where both govts filed complaints with #FIFA opposing pride theme night at #Seattle Stadium.
July 1, 2026 at 3:43 AM
I covered the #WorldCup press conference this morning with Gov. #BobFerguson and Mayor #KatieWilson at #Seattle waterfront.
Wilson relocated #press briefing from #Hilton #EmbassySuites because she said she will not cross the picket line by hospitality workers.
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Wilson relocated #press briefing from #Hilton #EmbassySuites because she said she will not cross the picket line by hospitality workers.
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June 29, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I covered the #WorldCup press conference this morning with Gov. #BobFerguson and Mayor #KatieWilson at #Seattle waterfront.
Wilson relocated #press briefing from #Hilton #EmbassySuites because she said she will not cross the picket line by hospitality workers.
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Wilson relocated #press briefing from #Hilton #EmbassySuites because she said she will not cross the picket line by hospitality workers.
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#PressFreedom was one of the themes of #Seattle #Pride parade.
Thousands came out to support #LBGTQ community after major #protests during #Iran vs #Egypt #WorldCup match.
Both govts had filed official complaints with #FIFA over Pride themed match on Friday.
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Thousands came out to support #LBGTQ community after major #protests during #Iran vs #Egypt #WorldCup match.
Both govts had filed official complaints with #FIFA over Pride themed match on Friday.
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June 29, 2026 at 1:18 AM
#PressFreedom was one of the themes of #Seattle #Pride parade.
Thousands came out to support #LBGTQ community after major #protests during #Iran vs #Egypt #WorldCup match.
Both govts had filed official complaints with #FIFA over Pride themed match on Friday.
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Thousands came out to support #LBGTQ community after major #protests during #Iran vs #Egypt #WorldCup match.
Both govts had filed official complaints with #FIFA over Pride themed match on Friday.
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We all had a good time at the annual #Fremont #Solstice parade in #Seattle.
Saw some amazing #art cars, giant puppets and checked out the many bands.
Fremont Arts Council does a great job organizing the event including the fair and local venders markets.
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Saw some amazing #art cars, giant puppets and checked out the many bands.
Fremont Arts Council does a great job organizing the event including the fair and local venders markets.
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June 25, 2026 at 4:36 AM
We all had a good time at the annual #Fremont #Solstice parade in #Seattle.
Saw some amazing #art cars, giant puppets and checked out the many bands.
Fremont Arts Council does a great job organizing the event including the fair and local venders markets.
@democracywatchnews.bsky.social
Saw some amazing #art cars, giant puppets and checked out the many bands.
Fremont Arts Council does a great job organizing the event including the fair and local venders markets.
@democracywatchnews.bsky.social
Me & #ScottMcCaughey, who recorded and toured with R.E.M.
#PeterBuck's a fan of Scott's band the #YoungFreshFellows and Peter visited #Seattle because he loves them so much. We had a great time at the fabulous Georgetown Carnival!
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#music
#PeterBuck's a fan of Scott's band the #YoungFreshFellows and Peter visited #Seattle because he loves them so much. We had a great time at the fabulous Georgetown Carnival!
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#music
June 23, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Me & #ScottMcCaughey, who recorded and toured with R.E.M.
#PeterBuck's a fan of Scott's band the #YoungFreshFellows and Peter visited #Seattle because he loves them so much. We had a great time at the fabulous Georgetown Carnival!
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#music
#PeterBuck's a fan of Scott's band the #YoungFreshFellows and Peter visited #Seattle because he loves them so much. We had a great time at the fabulous Georgetown Carnival!
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#music
#Seattle hospitality workers union members on #strike at #Hilton hotel near stadium where #WorldCup games are being played.
Employee Cara Peralta says she wants a fair contract, livable wage & warning from management if #ICE enters the building.
www.unitehere8.org
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Employee Cara Peralta says she wants a fair contract, livable wage & warning from management if #ICE enters the building.
www.unitehere8.org
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June 20, 2026 at 5:13 AM
#Seattle hospitality workers union members on #strike at #Hilton hotel near stadium where #WorldCup games are being played.
Employee Cara Peralta says she wants a fair contract, livable wage & warning from management if #ICE enters the building.
www.unitehere8.org
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Employee Cara Peralta says she wants a fair contract, livable wage & warning from management if #ICE enters the building.
www.unitehere8.org
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#USA team win in their first #WorldCup 2026 game was a shocker.
No one expected the US to dominate almost the entire game while #Paraguay struggled to compete.
The watch party crowd in #Seattle went wild at Pier 62 where folks were watching the game live on a giant screen.
My photo.
#FIFA
No one expected the US to dominate almost the entire game while #Paraguay struggled to compete.
The watch party crowd in #Seattle went wild at Pier 62 where folks were watching the game live on a giant screen.
My photo.
#FIFA
June 13, 2026 at 4:48 AM
#Seattle #WorldCup watch party attendees just booed members of #Trump administration when they were displayed on the big screen at
Pier 62 on #PugetSound.
Homeland Security Sec. #MarkwayneMullin and Sec of State #MarcoRubio.
#democracy
Pier 62 on #PugetSound.
Homeland Security Sec. #MarkwayneMullin and Sec of State #MarcoRubio.
#democracy
June 13, 2026 at 2:54 AM
#Seattle #WorldCup watch party attendees just booed members of #Trump administration when they were displayed on the big screen at
Pier 62 on #PugetSound.
Homeland Security Sec. #MarkwayneMullin and Sec of State #MarcoRubio.
#democracy
Pier 62 on #PugetSound.
Homeland Security Sec. #MarkwayneMullin and Sec of State #MarcoRubio.
#democracy
#USA leads #Paraguay 3 - 0 in second half of their first #soccer game of the 2026 #WorldCup in #LosAngeles.
We are at #Seattle watch party on waterfront at Pier 62. Thousands of people are gathered to watch live broadcast of the game on giant screen.
Photo by Mark Taylor-Canfield
#FIFA #football
We are at #Seattle watch party on waterfront at Pier 62. Thousands of people are gathered to watch live broadcast of the game on giant screen.
Photo by Mark Taylor-Canfield
#FIFA #football
June 13, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Here's a photo of me & #StoneGossard from #PearlJam at the iconic #ClockoutLounge in #Seattle where his recording label #Loosegrooves was celebrating the new #music release by #PaulSolger.
Stone played 🎸 in Paul's band.
My friend's band #TheeDeception also performed.
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Stone played 🎸 in Paul's band.
My friend's band #TheeDeception also performed.
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June 1, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Here's a photo of me & #StoneGossard from #PearlJam at the iconic #ClockoutLounge in #Seattle where his recording label #Loosegrooves was celebrating the new #music release by #PaulSolger.
Stone played 🎸 in Paul's band.
My friend's band #TheeDeception also performed.
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Stone played 🎸 in Paul's band.
My friend's band #TheeDeception also performed.
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#FIFA #worldcup events in #Seattle are sure to be a high visibility opportunity for #protests vs #ICE & #Trump, etc. I asked Deputy Mayor #BrianSurratt to make sure that Mayor #KatieWilson and her administration protect the right to freedom of speech as guaranteed by #FirstAmendment.
#freespeech
#freespeech
May 28, 2026 at 8:06 PM
#FIFA #worldcup events in #Seattle are sure to be a high visibility opportunity for #protests vs #ICE & #Trump, etc. I asked Deputy Mayor #BrianSurratt to make sure that Mayor #KatieWilson and her administration protect the right to freedom of speech as guaranteed by #FirstAmendment.
#freespeech
#freespeech
Me & #StoneGossard from #PearlJam celebrating many years of great #Seattle #music, including #PaulSolder and my friend's #punk band #TheeDeception at a great show at fabulous #ClockoutLounge!
This city rocks!
So glad to be a musician.
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This city rocks!
So glad to be a musician.
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May 28, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Me & #StoneGossard from #PearlJam celebrating many years of great #Seattle #music, including #PaulSolder and my friend's #punk band #TheeDeception at a great show at fabulous #ClockoutLounge!
This city rocks!
So glad to be a musician.
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@jeffsantosshow.bsky.social
This city rocks!
So glad to be a musician.
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80,000 people marched in #Seattle vs #Trump's anti-democratic regime. We must all remember our #democracy was established to counter tyranny and despotism.
We are standing on the shoulders of giants!
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#ICE #NoKings
We are standing on the shoulders of giants!
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#ICE #NoKings
May 7, 2026 at 3:48 AM
80,000 people marched in #Seattle vs #Trump's anti-democratic regime. We must all remember our #democracy was established to counter tyranny and despotism.
We are standing on the shoulders of giants!
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@hartmannreport.com
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#ICE #NoKings
We are standing on the shoulders of giants!
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@hartmannreport.com
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#ICE #NoKings
Thousands are marching in #Seattle against #ICE, #Trump, war and corruption. #MayDay is traditional day of #protest here for immigrants and workers.
Your intrepid reporter is on the scene!
Marchers are headed north on Terry in South Lake Union neighborhood.
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Your intrepid reporter is on the scene!
Marchers are headed north on Terry in South Lake Union neighborhood.
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May 1, 2026 at 10:27 PM