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Category Archives: Advocacy
Two Fathers are Having a Conversation
Last evening on the PBS Newshour, there was an emotional discussion between two fathers who had devasting losses related to the October 7th killings. They pose an answer to a universal question: Can we love our enemies? Below is a … Continue reading
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Heather Cox Richardson’s Commentary
From historian Heather Cox’s Letter From An American Judging from his social media posts, Trump is panicking. Shortly after noon yesterday, he posted that it was “no longer the Strait of Hormuz” driving up gasoline prices, but Ukraine’s strikes on … Continue reading
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Bumpy the hippo gets second chance at wildlife sanctuary
Thanks to Pam Peterson https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/bumpy-baby-hippo-rescue-orphaned
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Rangers save baby rhino just one day after he was born
Thanks to Pam Peterson https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/baby-rhino-chamboi-rescue-kenya
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The race to save coral reefs from El Niño
Thanks to Charlotte Lin https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02965-9
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Time for the Midterms
Thanks to Charlotte Lin Members of the Broadway company of Hamilton headed into the studio to record ‘2026: Time for the Midterms,’ released in support of National Voter Registration Day. The video shows updated lyrics for “Aaron Burr, Sir,” “You’ll … Continue reading
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Patagonia Offers $100 to Customers Who Help Others Plan to Vote
The outdoor apparel brand, which sued the Trump administration this month, is ramping up its environmental activism before the midterm elections. By Kim Bhasin in the NYT (thanks to Pam Peterson) Patagonia is offering customers a financial incentive to encourage … Continue reading
How neighbors created the Burke-Gilman, the nation’s first urban rail-to-trail
Ed note: My wife and I were a small part of this activist neighborhood group in Mathews Beach in 1970-71. The group was meeting in each others homes to discuss politics and world affairs. Frustrated that there was little we … Continue reading
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How Gloria Steinem helped shape feminism and gender equality
Thanks to Pam Peterson — (This story was originally published by The 19th) Gloria Steinem, one of the leaders of second-wave feminism and a feminist thought leader for generations, has died at the age of 92. In a career that saw … Continue reading
Gloria Steinem
Thanks to Pearl McElheran We’re all old enough to remember these women, aren’t we? Gloria Steinem (1934 – 2026) Just a few years ago she said, “I hope I live to be 100. There’s so much work to be done.” … Continue reading
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Childcare at Seattle senior centers offers full-circle care
By Katherine Long Special to The Seattle Times Retired teacher and school librarian Marlene Peters settled into a familiar place in the lobby of Bayview this month and opened a favorite book to read to a dozen squirmy toddlers at her … Continue reading
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Frightening. Is this Munich 1933?
Thanks to John Roper Goebbels could not have said it better. “Fascism is the supreme expression of self-righteousness. It is the belief that one’s own group possesses a monopoly on virtue, and therefore has a holy duty to crush everyone … Continue reading
Seniors at the Crossroads Demonstration
Thanks to Judy Mayotte Join us for the next Seniors at the Crossroads**demonstration. WHEN: Thursday, July 23 TIME: 4:30-5:30 p.m. WHERE: 8th and Madison intersection Our regular gatherings are on the second and fourth Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Mark your calendars. … Continue reading
Juneteenth National Independence Day
from the National Park Service Booker T. Washington remembered his mother “was standing by my side, leaned over and kissed her children, while tears of joy ran down her cheeks. She explained to us what it all meant, that this … Continue reading
The White House’s Latest Provocation Is ‘Grotesque and Terrifying and Juvenile’
By M. Gessen in the NYT (thanks to Dan Smith) “They walk among us.” The glowing green letters emerge ominously against a dark backdrop. Above them hover the words “aliens” and “declassified,” suggesting the release — long awaited in some corners … Continue reading
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The Homelessness Blame Game: Let’s Challenge That
By Walter Hatch and Mark W. Garrett in Post Alley (thanks to Mary M) Just about everyone in Seattle knows why we have a homelessness crisis. Or they seem to. In fact, these confident observers don’t just have vague ideas; … Continue reading
Civil Liberties in the Age of Trump
Thanks to Dan S. This will be an informative event! Monday May 4th at 7:30 PM in the MBR. Vanessa Torres Hernandez is the Advocacy Director of the ACLU of Washington. She leads the ACLU-W’s development and implementation of legal, policy, … Continue reading
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Second Bill of Rights
Thanks to Bob P.
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Simple Gifts and Hearts of Gold
We hope you’ll consider “Simple Gifts” a heart warming invitation to come to the Hearts of Gold kickoff on Thursday, April 30th at 11 AM in the MBR. This song was sung at the Skyline Strummers February sing-a-long. Please come … Continue reading
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Earth Day 2026: How to Celebrate Earth Day
or this? (thanks to Pearl McE.) To learn more click here!
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Seniors at the Crossroads Demonstration
Thanks to Judy M. Hello friends, Join us for the next Seniors at the Crossroads** demonstration: WHEN: Thursday, April 23 MEETING TIME: 4:30-5:30 p.m. WHERE: 8TH and Madison intersection Our regular gatherings are on the second and fourth Thursdays at 4:30. … Continue reading
Art from Ashes
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Seniors at the Crossroads – April 9th and 23th
Thanks to Judy M. WHEN: Thursday, April 9 and April 23 MEETING TIME: 4:30-5:30 p.m. WHERE: 8TH and Madison intersection Our regular gatherings are on the second and fourth Thursdays at 4:30. Mark your calendars. Bring your signs and voices! NOTE: … Continue reading
Sliding together
From Rick Steve’s’ most recent travel newsletter — (thanks to MaryLou P.) And speaking of making friends…my last stop on that Oslo harbor bike ride was in front of the Nobel Peace Center. Parking my bike, I sat on a … Continue reading
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Join us for LIVE coast-to-coast coverage of the United States standing up against Trump’s corruption—because America doesn’t bow to kings.
Thanks to Pam P. This Saturday, March 28, we’re broadcasting live from No Kings protests across the country.Three streams. Reporters and contributors embedded at multiple sites. More on-the-ground coverage than you’ll find anywhere else!What’s happeningThe list of reasons why we … Continue reading
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