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Category Archives: Advocacy
Seniors at the Crossroads
Hello Friends, (thanks to Judy M.) Join us for TWO Seniors at the Crossroads** demonstrations! WHEN: March 26—regular 4th Thursday demonstration, 8th & Madison, 4:30 – 5:30 pm WHEN: March 28—Saturday–In support of the No Kings! rally and march. We will demonstrate from 10:30-11:30, … Continue reading
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World’s First SELF Driving Wheelchair
Thanks to Bill R.
Posted in Advocacy, Disabilities, Health
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Instead of leaving people in the cold, Minneapolis opens warehouse of indoor tiny homes for homeless
From Goodgoodgood (thanks to Pam P.) Minnesota experiences some of the coldest temperatures in the United States every winter. In the Twin Cities, temperatures have dropped below -30 degrees Fahrenheit on 12 occasions since 1891. Considering people can suffer from hypothermia in any temperature … Continue reading
Texas banned Pride crosswalks — so San Antonio painted the sidewalks rainbow instead
By Kamrin Baker in GoodGoodGood (thanks to Pam P.) In October 2025, following pressure from United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered cities across the state to remove LGBTQ+ Pride crosswalks and other road markings that “advance political agendas” … Continue reading
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U.S. Marine Band forced to cancel concert
thanks to Pam P.
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How can Advance Directives Really Work?
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Resources for discussing and documenting end-of-life choices
Below is the handout for the discussion at Town Hall on Monday, March 9th. I hope you find the links useful.
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Seattle’s Gold Card for Seniors
Thanks to Mary M. To apply online: To apply in person: For more info about the Gold Card and Flash Card (for those with disabilities) — Click Here
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No Kings March
Thanks to Judy M. WHEN:Thursday, March 12 and Thursday, March 26 MEETING TIME: 4:30-5:30 p.m. WHERE: 8TH and Madison intersection PLEASE NOTE: NO KINGS MARCH will take place March 28. Location to be announced. Our regular gatherings are on the second … Continue reading
Notes from the Northwest Center for Creative Aging
Ed Note: Rebecca Crichton started her ‘Encore Career’ as ED of NWCCA in 2012 after 21 years with The Boeing Company. She refashioned her skills and knowledge as a writer, curriculum designer and leadership development coach to offer programs related to … Continue reading
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Seniors at the Crossroads
Thanks to July M. Hello friends, Join us for the next Seniors at the Crossroads** protest: WHEN: Thursday, February 26 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
Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End
Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging presentDr. Jim deMaine with Rebecca CrichtonFinding Dignity, Hope, and Healing at the End Mon 3/9 at 7:30PM | $10-$35 Sliding Scale | In-Person Join Dr. Jim deMaine, a pulmonary/critical care physician, … Continue reading
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Federal Judge’s Order freeing 5 year old
Thanks to Dan S.
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If They Call Me a Domestic Terrorist
Thanks to Pam P.
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The Boys of Terezin
Thanks to Ann M. Don’t miss this deeply moving documentaryabout courageous teenage boys and thesecret magazine they dared to create in Terezín Between 1942 and 1944, about 100 teenage boys imprisoned in the Terezín concentration camp created a secret magazine … Continue reading
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Steets of Mineapolis by Bruce Springsteen
Thanks to Mary M. 2,870,341 views Jan 28, 2026 #1 on music Trending chartLyrics:Through the winter’s ice and coldDown Nicollet AvenueA city aflame fought fire and ice‘Neath an occupier’s bootsKing Trump’s private army from the DHSGuns belted to their coatsCame … Continue reading
For Alex Jeffrey Pretti
Thanks to Diana C.
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The killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson As the nation mourned the killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti yesterday at the hands of federal officials in Minneapolis, President Donald J. Trump spent last night at the White House at a black-tie … 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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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
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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How to support WACCRA’s Important Actions in the State Legislature
Ed note: If you are not already a Washing State Continuing Care Resident’s Association (WACCRA) member, please consider joining this statewide organization of CCRC’s which advocate for the rights of residents. Currently, we have very few legal protections of our … Continue reading
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RFK Jr.’s Tuskegee Experiment
RFK Jr. recently directed the CDC to fund a study in West Africa that lays bare his cruelty and dishonesty. (thanks to Ed M.) by Paul Offit Between 1932 and 1972, the United States Public Health Service, in what was … Continue reading
The Cult of Costco
By Jake Lundberg in The Atlantic (thanks to Mary M.) Because every day is Black Friday at Costco, I choose to go on Saturday. I like to get there early. I always park in the same spot (right next to … Continue reading
National U.S. Advance Directive Registry
by Thaddeus Pope Ed note: There is much work still to do in Washington State. There has been political resistance in the State Senate, but some work is being carried out in this direction. A National Registry would be a … Continue reading
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