Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Signs of the times

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Several readers have sent along pictures and signs – thanks to all

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A New Populism: Ideas for Democrats

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By David Brewster One basic axiom for a party in trouble with voters is to absorb and expand the reach to new voters. The Democratic Party is losing touch with voters, so here are some expansion ideas. My main suggestion … Continue reading →

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The other Sound Bite

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Sign seen on Fourth Avenue in front of the Sound Hotel in Belltown. (Thanks to Janet M.)

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Clamshell donations

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C. Dear Skyline Residents,>> We have established a list of residents who are happy to have CLEAN, clamshells dropped at their door in a paper bag, on Tuesday morning before noon. They will deliver the items to … Continue reading →

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Trump’s civil war

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Jim deMaine

by Timothy Snyder (thanks to Diana C.) Earlier this week Donald Trump called for a second civil war at a US military base. This scenario can be resisted and prevented, if we have the courage to listen, interpret, and act. … Continue reading →

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A snapshot into how deportations affect health

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Katelyn Jetelina in Your Local Epidemiologist As you may have heard, RFK Jr. has already revealed eight names for the new ACIP committee. As mentioned earlier, there was a spectrum of possibilities on who these names would be, going from “best case” … Continue reading →

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The good old days in 2022

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. Ed note: Has anyone noticed point creep?

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NYT letter from Skyline resident

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Barbara R. To the Editor: Re “Military Parade Marches Into Political Storm as Troops Deploy to L.A.” (news article, June 11): Spending millions of dollars to parade troops and tanks down American streets isn’t patriotism — it’s performance … Continue reading →

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Cricket in Seattle?! Go Orcas!

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Jim deMaine

FOX 13 Seattle and ROOT Sports will carry live local broadcasts of all Seattle Orcas games throughout the 2025 Major League Cricket season From Bob P. “Just discovered that Seattle has a Cricket team.  Perhaps we are among the last to learn … Continue reading →

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Signs of the times

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R.

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Always hopeful

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Jim deMaine
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Kudos to Ryan Miller, former Executive Director of Skyline

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Jim T. Portland, OR – May 29, 2025 – Ryan Miller, CEO and President of Terwilliger Plaza has been awarded Executive of the Year by LeadingAge Oregon, a non-profit statewide association of mission driven organizations dedicated to advancing … Continue reading →

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Volunteers in action

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Kim C. Sheila Cory — Major Instigator For The Common Good — is pictured here with the First Hill clean-up volunteers at Skyline from this past Saturday. What a beautiful example of a caring community in action outdoors in … Continue reading →

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Protests this Saturday the 14th – NO KINGS

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. For information please click here They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too. far. No thrones. No crowns. No … Continue reading →

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Gavin Newsom’s speech

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Jim deMaine
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The Alzheimer’s drug pipeline is healthier than you might think

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Jim deMaine

from The Economist (thanks to Rick B.) OF ALL THE medical challenges that scientists have faced, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, has been one of the trickiest. Between 1995 and 2021 private money spent on Alzheimer’s research came to … Continue reading →

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If you’re marching in a protest, please read

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. (Ed note: Although the note is about 6/11, it applies to any local protest March including this weekend’s No King event.) Please see the notice below from the East Precinct’s Crime Prevention Coordinator.  Planned rally this … Continue reading →

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Help wanted to deliver clam shells nearby

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Please let me or Linda Marcuse know if you can bring washed, clam shells from Skyline to the Women’s shelter in the Presbyterian Church on Spring St.  It is a 5 minute walk on 8th Av.  Proceed to Marion, Madison, … Continue reading →

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Pol Leurs cartoons

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to friend John R. Lots more – click here.

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Skyline’s Rose Garden

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. for the nice photo.

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Gov. Newsom: “Do not give in to him.”

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Today President Donald J. Trump made it clear that the provocations he and his administration are escalating in Los Angeles and now elsewhere are using the issue of immigration to suppress dissent entirely. In the … Continue reading →

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Joint casts

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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Trump Bill’s Caps on Grad School Loans Could Worsen Doctor Shortage

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

The proposed limits on federal loans fall well below the costs of medical school. Critics say this could deter students from pursuing medicine. By Roni Caryn Rabin in the NYT (thanks to Ed M.) President Trump’s policy agenda would make deep … Continue reading →

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Manufactured Chaos in LA

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Flatbed train cars carrying thousands of tanks rolled into Washington, D.C., yesterday in preparation for the military parade planned for June 14. On the other side of the country, protesters near Los Angeles filmed officers … Continue reading →

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Remembering our history

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson (thanks to Mary Lou P.) Ed Note: You can click this link to find all 10 episodes of Journey to American Democracy | Ten Steps to Revolution. All lessons to be remembered. From HCR’s newsletter: … Continue reading →

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