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Category Archives: Advocacy
Madrid Pride: Runners compete in city’s famous high-heel race | CNN
Thanks to Pam P. Spectators gathered on the cobblestone streets of Madrid’s Chueca neighborhood this week to watch one of Spain’s most curious races: the “Carrera de Tacones,” or heel race. Click here for the full article.
A revisited Declaration of Independence
Thanks to Mike C. When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for a people to break from a leader who governs with cruelty, contempt, and corruption, a decent respect to the opinions of humankind requires that they … Continue reading
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Check out the Declaration’s list of grievances
It’s time to recapture our freedoms. from The Contrarian – thanks to Mary M. Desperate for some inspiration, I decided to reread the entire Declaration of Independence. We know it as an aspirational document (“We hold these truths…”). We understand it … Continue reading
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Skyline resident honored
Evergreen Treatment Services We are proud to announce Suzanne Hittman, longtime friend of ETS and philanthropist in Seattle, as the 2025 Evergreen Trailblazer Award recipient! Suzanne has spent her life as a catalyst for change through her roles as a … Continue reading
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The Irony of RFK Jr.’s Conflicts of Interest Gambit
RFK Jr. purged the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee claiming they were in the pocket of the pharmaceutical industry. But who is really conflicted? PAUL OFFIT JUN 24 (thanks to Ed M.) On June 9, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the … Continue reading
In the NYT yesterday
To the editor: The vast turnout for the “No Kings” demonstrations across the country (70,000 reported in Seattle) allows President Trump to again claim that he has generated the largest crowds in American History. Michael Caplow – Seattle
Rural & Native stations would bear the brunt of public media cuts
Lost funds would hurt broadcasters nationwide, but the most vulnerable are concentrated in the West, where 20% of revenue is dependent on federal money. by Annie Rosenthal and Chad Bradley in High Country News Late last fall, members of Bethel, … Continue reading
A New Populism: Ideas for Democrats
By David Brewster One basic axiom for a party in trouble with voters is to absorb and expand the reach to new voters. The Democratic Party is losing touch with voters, so here are some expansion ideas. My main suggestion … Continue reading
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Volunteers in action
Thanks to Kim C. Sheila Cory — Major Instigator For The Common Good — is pictured here with the First Hill clean-up volunteers at Skyline from this past Saturday. What a beautiful example of a caring community in action outdoors in … Continue reading
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Manufactured Chaos in LA
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Flatbed train cars carrying thousands of tanks rolled into Washington, D.C., yesterday in preparation for the military parade planned for June 14. On the other side of the country, protesters near Los Angeles filmed officers … Continue reading
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No Kings Day
From Diana C. and Linda M. Dear Friends,In support of the June 14, No Kings Day, there are retirement communities that are gathering, not far from their residence to show their solidarity with the national march. We, at Skyline, could … Continue reading
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Ken Jennings: Trivia and ‘Jeopardy!’ Could Save Our Republic
By Ken Jennings, the host of “Jeopardy!” – in the NYT (thanks to Marilyn W.) When I first stepped behind the host lectern on the quiz show “Jeopardy!,” I was intimidated for two reasons. Most obviously, I had the hopeless task … Continue reading
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A bit of hopeful news
On May 30, the Trump administration released further details about its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget request, including a request to preserve the current $430.5 million Peace Corps appropriation in the coming year. NPCA would like to congratulate the tens of thousands … Continue reading
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Scott Pelley speaks to 2025 graduates
Thanks to Mike C. Good morning, everybody. What a beautiful day. What a beautiful North Carolina day for a graduation. Incredible. Thank you, President Wente, Provost Gillespie, members of the Board of Trustees and Katy Harriger, my faculty sponsor, for … Continue reading
Silencing the CDC
A recent study by the CDC showed how to prevent the most common cause of hospitalizations in babies. Why haven’t we heard about it? Paul Offit (thanks to Ed. M) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of … Continue reading
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Joe Biden Has a Chance to Do Something Astounding
By Patti Davis in the NYT Ms. Davis is the author of “Dear Mom and Dad: A Letter About Family, Memory and the America We Once Knew.” She led a long-running support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s. On Nov. … Continue reading
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Maja Sereda: Back to the Wild
Ed note: You can find more about Maja — her art, teaching and wildlife advocacy at her website https://majasereda.biz/. Maja Sereda is a multidisciplinary artist who immerses herself in the world of abstraction, fiber arts, and highly detailed drawings. Throughout … Continue reading
Bruce Springsteen’s opening comments
May 14, 2025 MANCHESTER (thanks to Pam P.) Tonight, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band opened their Land of Hope & Dreams Tour in Manchester, England. Bruce launched this run of shows with three statements about the situation in … Continue reading
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Quo vadis, Pope Leo XIV? – commentary by Heather Cox Richardson
Ed note from ChatGPT: “Quo vadis?” is Latin for “Where are you going?” or more literally, “Where are you marching?” It’s famously associated with a Christian tradition involving Saint Peter. According to the apocryphal Acts of Peter, as Peter was … Continue reading
Science for all rally on Sunday
Thanks to Mary M. Hello Seattle Stand Up for Science Community!We are excited for you to join us at our next rally, Science for All, will be coming soon on Sunday, 5/18, from 9-11am! Our goal is to cover as much ground … Continue reading
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Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
Ed note: I’ve not noticed (yet) a tendency of some to infantilize the way they talk to me, but I have overheard such talk to others. Perhaps I’m not frail enough yet. I hope it won’t happen to me or … Continue reading
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DOGE and the Peace Corps meet up
Ed note: I just received the sad but expected message below from the National Peace Corps Office. Please note that this beloved creation of President John F. Kenney has a very modest budget. Peace Corps: ~$430.5 million; Department of State … Continue reading
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Autistic artist works with city to implement ‘happy to talk’ benches, combatting loneliness
From goodgoodgood.co (thanks to Pam P.) In the hubbub of London’s Camden Town, Oliver Chan thinks a lot about loneliness. “Loneliness is an important topic for me because my autism can make it harder for me to form connections with … Continue reading
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Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge gains recognition for trees more than 300 years old
Thanks to Pam P. for noting this small but significant contribution to Earth Day The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge has officially been recognized by the Old Growth Forest Network, a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and preserving ancient forests across … Continue reading
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