Monthly Archives: May 2024

Ed note: The destruction in Gaza has been brutal and accusations of war crimes have been levied. But do we really understand what happened on October 7th? By Bret Stephens Opinion Columnist in the NYT. Thanks to Leo B. Click on … Continue reading →

Thanks to Pam P. by Heather Cox Richardson and Michael S. Green Ed note: For fun, please add your own (Secretariat above): How about Seattle Slew, Seabiscuit, Champion (Gene Autry); Silver (the Lone Ranger); Scout (Tonto); or Topper (Hopalong Cassidy)” … Continue reading →

Frustrated cities and states have begun fining facilities for nonemergency calls, but some just keep calling Ed note: When I moved into our independent living residence 10 years ago, I was instructed that if a resident falls or is found … Continue reading →

Two student groups have now set up tents on the Seattle campus quad, demanding the university cut ties with Israel and Boeing. by Scarlet Hansen in Crosscut An encampment on the University of Washington campus has grown to more than 100 … Continue reading →

By Thomas L. Friedman Opinion Columnist, reporting from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia and Israel are America’s two most important Middle East allies, and the Biden administration is deeply involved with both today, trying to forge a mutual defense treaty with … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Pam P. “ “He keeps violating the gag order—have we tried offering him hush money?”