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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
A Simple Proposal for the Legal Profession to Regain Its Dignity
By Shira A. Scheindlin and John Jones III — in the New York Times (Jan 19, 2026) Ms. Scheindlin is a former judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Mr. Jones is a former chief judge … Continue reading
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More reasons to get the Shingrix and RSV vaccines
Summary from ChatGPT Here’s a clear, evidence-based summary of what we **currently know — and don’t know — about “anti-aging” and dementia protection with the Shingrix (shingles) and RSV vaccines: 🧠 1. Shingrix (Shingles Vaccine) Dementia Risk & Brain Protection … Continue reading
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Greetings from Saroj
Ed note: Such a wonderful surprise to hear from Saroj who’s now serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Macedonia! Please scroll down on the document to see the full note and her beautiful pictures. For those of you who … Continue reading
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Resources about ICE for Parents and Guardians
This list of resources has been provided by several local schools: (thanks to Sylvia P.)
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Shingles vaccine may slow biological aging in older adults
by Laine Bergeson at Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota (thanks to Ed M.) In addition to helping protect against a painful viral illness, the shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine may help slow biological aging … Continue reading
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How to strengthen your immune system
Katelyn Jetelina, Edward Nirenberg, and Hannah Totte, MPH in Your Local Epidemiologist Ed note: You might find it surprising that sleep is so important to strengthening the immune system. FYI, a sleep specialist, Dr. Brandon Peters-Mathews will be giving a presentation here at … Continue reading
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A Superpower is Dying by Suicide
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Late last night, Nick Schifrin of PBS NewsHour posted on social media that the staff of the U.S. National Security Council had sent to European ambassadors in Washington a message that President Donald J. Trump … Continue reading
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Martin Luther King, Jr.’s final speech – I’ve been to the Mountaintop
delivered 3 April 1968, Mason Temple (Church of God in Christ Headquarters), Memphis, Tennessee Thank you very kindly, my friends. As I listened to Ralph Abernathy and his eloquent and generous introduction and then thought about myself, I wondered who … Continue reading
Still in bloom
Below you can see that a few roses on the 4th floor patio continue to treat us even in the cold January weather! In late February or early March, these floribunda and hybrid tea roses will be pruned way back … Continue reading
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How Governments have Caused Homelessness
By Skyline’s Michael Caplow — in Post Alley More than 770,000 people in the US experienced homelessness in January of 2024. The causes for this epidemic have a history dating to the 1960s. It’s not just “bad choices,” laziness, or … Continue reading
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Greenland, ICE, and negative polling
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson After the extraordinary pushback on President Donald J. Trump’s bizarre demand for Greenland, he has responded with what economist Paul Krugman called “a howl of frustration on the part of a mad dictator who has … Continue reading
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“I’ve won majors, walked on the moon and have finally been recognized as Best in Show”
Thanks to John R.
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It’s the Cynicism
by Joyce Vance (thanks to Mary M.) It seems to be everywhere you look, across the political spectrum. Far too many people don’t believe in anything anymore. They’ve lost faith in everything: our institutions, our values, and even each other. … Continue reading
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Important to advocate for this legislation
from Rick B. and the WACCRA leadership We ask that you contact the legislature regarding HB 2384 before the end of the day on Thursday, 22 January.WACCRA worked with Rep. Macri who has submitted HB2384 to the current legislative session, this bill which will … Continue reading
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Reverberations from he who would be king
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Let’s have an ICE Tea Party–and throw them overboard!
Thanks to Dan S.
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Trump in the World 2.0 Winter Lecture Series 2026
Thanks to Gene W. An online series of talks and discussion featuring guest speakers and faculty exploring global perspectives on a second Trump administration. Moderator: Danny Hoffman, Director of the Jackson School of International Studies and Stanley D. Golub Chair of … Continue reading
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New 8th Avenue Art Project Planned
From the First Hill Newsletter (thanks to Mary M.) Ed note: A full update for Skyline residents concerning the Skybridge project is planned for February 19th. Also of note, arborists plan the necessary tree pruning on 8th Avenue which will … Continue reading
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Remembering Maggie
Henry Jackson and Warren G. Magnuson, February 17, 1969 Courtesy UW Special Collections (UW19599) By Joel Connelly in Post Alley (thanks to Ed M.) The problem telling Maggie stories nowadays is that you must stop and tell folks who Warren … Continue reading
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Supporting Mark Kelly
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Today, Democratic senator Mark Kelly of Arizona sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Defense Department, Navy Secretary John Phelan, and the Navy Department for violating his First Amendment rights, the Speech and Debate Clause of … Continue reading
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