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Monthly Archives: May 2022
A California police department offered gas money for unwanted guns. It ran out
Thanks to Pam P. When the police department in Sacramento, Calif., held a gun buyback event on Saturday, they didn’t just give residents a no-questions-asked chance to turn in their unwanted firearms: They also gave out gift cards for gas. … Continue reading
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The Arrow in America’s Heart
Thanks to Diana C. Relentless mass shootings, a million dead from Covid — How much do we value a single life? A memorial in Uvalde, Texas.Credit…Christopher Lee for The New York Times By Elizabeth Dias in the NYT Two days after … Continue reading
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This Memorial Day, remember the young lives cut short
Opinion from the Washington Post A prominent journalist of the World War II era complained once about the frequent use of the word “boys” when speaking of U.S. troops in the field. After what they’d been through, he said, they … Continue reading
The pen and the sword
Thanks to Gordon G.
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Is it more than fun and frolic?
From the Economic Times. For many years, Memorial Day was observed to honor those who had fought and died in the Civil War — but on separate days in the Union States of the North and the Confederate States of … Continue reading
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Trust the teachers with guns but not curriculum!
Thanks to Donna D. To those in the general public screaming “Arm the teachers! Give the teachers guns!”…let me get this straight… You don’t trust us to teach our content – there are so many bills going to state legislatures … Continue reading
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When will they ever learn?
In the wake of the Texas elementary school shooting, there will again be calls for gun restriction–and there again will be well funded resistance by the NRA (see The Letter from an American sent in by Diane C about the … Continue reading
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Public safety – talk tonight at 7 PM
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Safe and Sound: A Conversation With Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz and Community Leaders on Public Safety 7:00 PM ON KCTS 9 Wed, May 25 Public safety in Seattle.
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Reorienting the War on Drugs
Ed note: There will be an upcoming talk about this effort at Skyline in early June. Stay tuned! Click here for information on the I-1922 effort to reorient the war on drugs. Help us qualify I-1922 for the November 2022 … Continue reading
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Why not treat guns like abortion?
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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A message from Gabby Giffords
Thanks to Diana C. Diana- Today was “Footloose and Fancy Day” at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Students and teachers were asked to wear a nice outfit with fun or fancy shoes. It was the last week of school … Continue reading
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Let’s Take Monkeypox Seriously
Thanks to Ed M. Click here to read the article in the NYT. It’s adapting to humans. We have a safe vaccine. Let’s offer it voluntarily to those most at risk, like gay men, Africans in the modern diaspora and … Continue reading
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Thought of the day
Thanks to Jim S. “I don’t know what your destiny will be but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.“ Albert Schweitzer … Continue reading
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Thought for the day
Ed Note: Please send me your “Thought for the Day” from your favorite writer or even a thought of your own. One that you’d like to share, that seems to have some universal appeal and that is non-political. “Every smallest … Continue reading
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The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology
Thanks so Mary M. Please click here to go to their web site at the UW. It’s heart warming to see this level of interest in people with motility and speech limitations. Mission Statement The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology … Continue reading
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Essay on foreign travel
Thanks to a friend of Ed M. A Naturalist’s Field Guide on Living in Texas Chapter 95 — International travel in the age of Covid This communication is targeted at all those over 55 years old contemplating international travel in … Continue reading
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Eight free rapid COVID test kits – order now!
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Agenda CEG Meeting – May 20, 2022 (TODAY!)
4:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom Katherine Graubard, FacilitatorRick Baugh, MinutesReport on Past events: DATE/TIME EVENT Recording April 21, Thurs – 7:30 p.m. Tim Burgess, Mayor’s Office – Director of Strategic Initiatives – Briefing by Jim Sanders ?? May 15, … Continue reading
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Do you care for a loved one with memory loss or dementia?
Do you care for a loved one with memory loss or dementia? Join us for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a free 6-week course focused on self-care, to help you stay healthy and resilient as you care for your loved one. Meet other … Continue reading
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