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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Rep. Schrier questions RFK Jr. in Congressional Hearing
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Why did Senator Cassidy, a physician, believe RFK Jr.?
Thanks to Ed M. Answer: Could it possibly have anything to do with $en. Cassidy’s desire to be re-elected? SENATOR BILL CASSIDY: …If you are confirmed, do you commit that you will not work to impound, divert or otherwise reduce … Continue reading
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If you can’t see the number
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Thinking of Cal Raleigh?
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Crime in D.C. (soars in the White House)
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We need a little more Twain in our politics
Ed note: Ron Chernow’s new 1100 page biography is very entertaining if you like the cheerful often biting approach Twain uses to bring us all down to size–particularly politicians and preachers. I’m only 10% along in my reading, but highly … Continue reading
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My Year of Living Blurrily
by Dani Shapiro in the NYT The painting beckoned me from across the room. In a bright, high-ceilinged gallery of the Courtauld, a small museum in London known for its collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, I moved past van … Continue reading
Sunday thought: Working for the Good
By Robert Reich (thanks to Pam P.) Friends, Over the past several weeks, Trump and his MAGA stooges in Congress have passed legislation to strip health care from 10 million people; cut food stamp benefits for 40 million Americans, half … Continue reading
Meet Famous Artists and Their Cats (Cuteness Overload)
from Daily Art – Thanks to Ann M. Gustav Klimt with Katze. Pinterest. Detail. So many great artists have shared one very special love: the love for cats. Here you will find six modern artists who loved their felines and … Continue reading
History of a Jewish community in China
Thanks to Deborah C. Rabbi Anson Laytner, is one of the foremost experts on the history and present-day situation of the thousand-year-old Jewish community of Kaifeng, China. He’ll speak on Friday, August 15th at 11:00 in the Mt. Baker Room. … Continue reading
Word with a Past: Gerrymander
from History in the Margins – (thanks to Pam P.) If Elbridge Gerry (1744-1814) had played his cards right, he could have been a minor but respected figure in American history. He signed the Declaration of Independence, helped draft the … Continue reading
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This abandoned office building was transformed into a floating bookstore — and you’ll never want to leave
From GoodGoodGood – thanks to Pam P. Twenty years ago, an office building sat above the Xixi Wetland, located just west of Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province in eastern China. But now, after being left behind for two decades, the … Continue reading
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AgeWise King County Newsletter
August 2025 This month’s issue centers on strength, safety, and standing up for what matters. You’ll find reflections on Social Security’s 90-year legacy, insight into federal budget changes impacting older adults, and a call to action to protect long-term … Continue reading
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Maybe DJT really did do this? It beats dieting!
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“Killing the messenger” when unhappy with the facts
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson President Donald J. Trump’s firing of the commissioner of labor statistics on Friday for announcing that job growth has slowed dramatically has drawn a level of attention to Trump’s assault on democracy that other firings … Continue reading
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Be warned: the financial bubble will soon burst
by Robert Reich Friends, This isn’t an investment letter and I’m not an investment advisor. But I want to warn you. The financial economy — stocks, bonds, and their derivatives — is in for a big reality check, and I … Continue reading
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Seattle Waterfront’s New Pier 58 Playground
Thanks to Mike C. Over the past few years, I have been watching the Seattle Waterfront change. From the fantastic Ocean Pavilion expansion, to the brand-new Overlook Walk connecting the waterfront to Pike Place Market, each addition has been more … Continue reading
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Democratic legislators exit Texas to prevent gerrymandering
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Today, Democratic lawmakers from the Texas House of Representatives left the state to deny Republican lawmakers the quorum—the number of legislators required to pass legislation—they need in order to push through a new district map … Continue reading
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Scientists have found a way to administer shots with dental floss. Could this be the future of vaccines?
From GoodGoodGood (thanks to Pam P.) Getting an annual flu or COVID-19 shot is never a particularly pleasant experience, especially for those who aren’t too keen on getting a jab in the arm. While nasal spray vaccines have been added as an … Continue reading