Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Color in a gray sky

Thanks to Tim B. (taken at 6:30 PM a few days ago)

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The Surprising Place Analysts Look to for Election Forecasting

The Surprising Place Analysts Look to for Election Forecasting By Ethan Singer in the NYT (Thanks to Tim B.) Political polls, betting markets and statistical forecasts have become ubiquitous as November approaches. But there’s one predictive tool you may have missed: … Continue reading

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Trump and Vance could be charged over racist attacks on Haitians

by Walter Einenkel in the Daily Kos – thanks to Bob P. The nonprofit Haitian Bridge Alliance filed a lawsuit against GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance on Tuesday in the wake of the men’s repeated racist lies about Haitian immigrants stealing … Continue reading

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A scary thought as Halloween approaches

Thanks to Pam P.

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Preventing firearm suicide deaths

In this powerful video, Julie Richards, PhD, discusses her work to prevent firearm suicide deaths and how it is being implemented at Kaiser Permanente Washington.  Richard’s work is funded in part by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and … Continue reading

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Fido speaks up

Thanks to Ed M.

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Spinning the wheels but no traction

Thanks to Bob P.

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Recycling

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More endorsements for Vice President Harris

from Heather Cox Richardson’s Newsletter “After Teamsters president Sean O’Brien said the 1.3-million-member organization would not endorse either candidate in 2024, making the Teamsters the only one of the nation’s ten major unions not to endorse Harris, joint councils of … Continue reading

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Want to be scary?

Thanks to Pam P.

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California Sues Exxon Over Plastics Pollution and Recycling ‘Myth’

The lawsuit, seeking ‘multiple billions of dollars,’ opens a new front in the legal battles with oil and gas companies over climate and environmental issues. By Karen Zraick and David Gelles in the NYT (thanks to Diana C.) The attorney general of California, … Continue reading

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Nasal Flu Vaccine Is Approved for At-Home Use

The F.D.A. authorized AstraZeneca’s treatment to be given outside a health care setting, although it will still need a prescription. By Christina Jewett in the NYT (thanks to Pam P.) The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized at-home use of … Continue reading

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A new move in

Thanks to Ann M. A new guest in the Graystone Park @ 8th & Columbia! This first year Glaucous-winged Gull, trying to act like a heron, enjoyed a refreshing bath in the waterfall pool, then strolled away, enjoying the sun last … Continue reading

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A Petition asking Trump to Show Up

Thanks to Bob P. Tell Trump: “Don’t chicken out of the October 23rd debate” There’s a CNN presidential debate on October 23rd, and Kamala Harris has already confirmed she will be there. But Donald Trump is too chicken to face … Continue reading

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It’s about time we hear from them!

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Reasoning about why we vote the way we do

Thanks to Mike C. Ed note: I grew up in the mostly red state of Ohio–a state that has produced more President’s than all others (7) except for Virginia (8). To understand Trump voters, you might want to read David … Continue reading

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Can’t we do better?

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I Sang at Hundreds of Funerals. This Is What I Learned About Grief.

Singing not only helps allow it to move through the body but it alchemizes what grief can become. By Lauren DePino in the NYT Magazine Since I first started singing as a little girl, I yearned to become some incarnation of … Continue reading

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Washington’s education system ranked best on the West Coast, top five in U.S.

Thanks to Mary Jane F. – unexpected good news! The Olympian reported that a new study from Consumer Affairs ranked Washington as having the best public education system on the West Coast and top five in the nation. The report highlighted Washington’s … Continue reading

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Not enough spine?

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The Medical Establishment Closes Ranks, and Patients Feel the Effects

Ed note: It’s so hard to give up our established beliefs, even when hard evidence disproves them. I was taught in medical school that, “The questions don’t change, but every few years the answers do.” It’s sad and frustrating when … Continue reading

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Endorsements for Harris by Republicans

from Heather Cox Richardson’s Newsletter George W. Bush’s attorney general Alberto Gonzales, conservative columnist George Will, more than 230 former officials for presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, and 17 former staff members for Ronald Reagan have all … Continue reading

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The “Complete” Book of Caregiving

Thanks to Tim B.

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Who’s to blame?

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The army of conservative rebels for Harris grows

  By David Horsey Seattle Times cartoonist It is unprecedented that, of the five living Republicans who were nominated by their party for either president or vice president, only one is supporting the GOP presidential nominee in 2024. Former Vice President … Continue reading

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