Category Archives: Advocacy

The new Washington Nonprofit Handbook is here

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Communities Rise has published an updated resource that puts nonprofit law into plain language. It has been updated to be consistent with the modernized Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (RCW 24.03A). Check out the 2022 Washington State … Continue reading →

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Car makers ignore the increased injuries in women

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. Women have 73 percent greater odds of being seriously injured in a car crash than men. Yet the U.S. continues to use dummies based on male bodies for almost all of its crash testing – leaving … Continue reading →

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What’s easier to get – a six pack or an AK-47?

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

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Vito’s Go Fund Me

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Frank C. The fire in the Madison Apartments did not directly damage Vito’s, but 20,000 gallons of water came down into the restaurant from the upper floors. A Go fund Me project has been launched to help Vito’s … Continue reading →

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Help to “Stuff the Truck” on Sunday

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary R.

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Agenda CEG Meeting – June 17, 2022

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Jim Tanner

4:00 pm Mount Baker & ZoomRick Baugh, FacilitatorRick Baugh, Minutes Report on Past events: DATE/TIME EVENT Recording May 21, Sat – 10:30 a.m. One Seattle Day of Service– citywide volunteer event – First Hill Improvement Assoc. – Rick Baugh NO June … Continue reading →

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Lost Generation Palindrome Poem

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M.

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New York Public Library makes banned books available for free

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. In response to the more than 1,500 books challenged to be removed from libraries in the last year, the New York Public Library launched an effort to make some banned books available for everyone — for free. The initiative is … Continue reading →

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2022 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKERS

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Jim deMaine

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Volunteers fly into Seattle’s spider web on homelessness

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. By Danny Westneat Seattle Times columnist With 171 years of life experience between them, including about 80 managing hospitals and rocket systems, Ruth Benfield and John Pehrson have seen a thing or two. Benfield was a vice … Continue reading →

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CEG MEETING MINUTES — 3/18/22

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Jim Tanner

Meeting Minutes Minutes CEG Meeting – March 18, 20224:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom Rick Baugh, Facilitator Rick Baugh, Minutes Coming events: DATE/TIME EVENT Place Mar. 23, Wed, 3:00 p.m. Judge Ceciley Hazelrigg, Division 1, Position 5, Washington State Court of … Continue reading →

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Bending the Arc (now available on Netflix)

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Thanks to Mary M. for letting us know about this documentary now available on Netflix. Paul Farmer who recently died at age 62 was a pioneer in bringing health care to the poor. He was also the subject … Continue reading →

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Ukraine – flag and sunflower

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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Let’s pray, hope and help

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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The Memory Hub Grand Opening

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

The Memory Hub Grand Opening Wednesday, March 23, 2 – 4 PM 1021 Columbia Street, Seattle Enjoy live music, light refreshments, program demonstrations and ribbon cutting. Meet the collaborators, including UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, the Frye Art Museum, … Continue reading →

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He Wanted to Make the Whole World His Patient

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Sadly we note the passing of a pioneering physician sociologist who has inspired so many. The foundation Paul Farmer left behind, Partners in Health, is a charity well worth supporting. His book, Mountains Beyond Mountains, was reviewed at … Continue reading →

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Birds Aren’t Real

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed. Note: The Gen Z’ers have gathered around a crazy fake conspiracy theory. They needed to laugh and poke fun at all the “real” conspiracy theories out there. I listened to the NYT Podcast “Today” and found it remarkable that … Continue reading →

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Housing, homelessness, and funding

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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The Memory Hub opens – connected with the UW and The Frye ! Stop by!

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

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Portrait of a city – exploring doughnut economics

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Marilyn W and Diane S

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Flights and Rights: Access to Health Care

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Barb W.

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Ask the Doctor – My interviews with Michael Hebb

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Michael Hebb is an innovative and influential cultural figure, entrepreneur and activist, described by the New York Times as an “underground restaurateur, impresario and provocateur.” He believes that the dinner table is one of the most effective (and overlooked) vehicles … Continue reading →

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Memoir by beloved resident Thaddeus Spratlen

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Alice M. for bring this to our attention. Knowing Thaddeus, this will be a true success story in a sea of racism where the storms continue. Journey Up from Down South describes what struggle, resilience, hope, and family … Continue reading →

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Third District Recall Forums, Soapbox, and Questions

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Jim Tanner

SPECIAL ELECTION – DECEMBER 7, 2021 Third District Recall Forum, Soapbox and Questions In most years we would have completed our election events. This year we will have an additional election to determine whether Third City Council District City Councilmember … Continue reading →