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Category Archives: Advocacy
New Seattle Aquarium will inspire next generation of conservationists
Thanks to Barb W. for send this along By Melissa Mager and Martha KongsgaardSpecial to The Seattle Times Water is life. The ocean produces nearly every other breath we take. A warmer ocean has less oxygen. A more acidic ocean produces less food. … Continue reading
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“When My Time Comes” — Diane Rehm at Town Hall
Ed Note: Diane Rehm’s previous book and presentation at Town Hall discussed her husband’s death from voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED). She continues to explore end-of-life choices. Skyline author Tom Preston was a pioneer in patient choice in the … Continue reading
Posted in Advance Directives, Advocacy, Aging Sites, Books, end of life
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Hearing for the cost of prescription drugs
You may have heard that Senator Keiser (D-33) introduced 5 bills this session to address the high costs of prescription drugs. The first hearing is set for tomorrow (1/17) at 8:00 am in the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee. … Continue reading
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Welcome to a new contributor
Put Barber has come up with the marvelous innovation of a weekly page on this blog which will help our thriving community to be even better informed and sharing neighbors. Please take him up and submit your post for the … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, happiness, In the Neighborhood
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New Zealand Ban on Most Semiautomatic Weapons Takes Effect
The law, passed after the Christchurch massacre in March, outlaws military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles. It will be enforced as a gun buyback and amnesty program ends amid debate. A sweeping nationwide ban on most semiautomatic weapons took effect … Continue reading
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The Center for an Informed Public
Thanks to Mary M. for bring this to our attention: The Center for an Informed Public officially launched on Dec. 3, 2019, with an event on the UW campus. The event featured UW President Ana Mari Cauce and Washington State … Continue reading
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A regional solution to homelessness is long overdue. Ask those on the front lines
From Crosscut: At this moment, as winter descends in the Pacific Northwest, there are well over 11,000 people living unsheltered and unhoused in King County. Many are veterans and single parents. Many are escaping abusive households, have lost jobs, have experienced eviction … Continue reading
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November 30th deadline is Saturday for EAP fund giving!
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As homeless Washingtonians near the end of life, hospice workers offer comfort wherever needed
From Crosscut: Social workers, doctors, and nurses meet patients in untraditional settings, including tents, vans and shelters. Chuck King has experienced homelessness, off and on, since he was a teen. While he worked in construction from the time he was 18 until … Continue reading
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Nutrition takeaway proposal cited as dangerous
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Full Life Care Benefit Luncheon
This is a Transforming Age Affiliated Organization Come support Full Life Care with friends and colleagues. This annual fundraising event features a guest speaker, an excellent meal and the opportunity to learn more. Your support helps provide home- and community-based … Continue reading
The Trick to Life Is to Keep Moving
By Devi Lockwood in the NYT For many people, roommates and romances are the most important relationships of their late teens and early 20s. For me it was Cora Brooks, a poet and activist 51 years my senior. She taught me … Continue reading
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The Library of Congress Needs Your Help Transcribing Suffragist Papers
Thanks to Pam P for sending this in! n 1922, the American suffrage leader Carrie Chapman Catt traveled to Italy to help prepare for the upcoming Congress of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance in Rome. Back home, Catt was a towering figure of the … Continue reading
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Juneteenth 2019 and the Black National Anthem
From Wikepedia: Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas, and more generally the emancipation of enslaved African Americansthroughout the former Confederate States of America. Texas was the … Continue reading
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An open letter to the Seattle Design Commission after the 8th Avenue sky bridge was voted down 5-0
Posted in Advocacy, environment, In the Neighborhood
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San Francisco to force treatment on mentally ill drug users
When I worked at Firland TB Sanatorium, those with suspect tuberculosis were required to be off the streets and hospitalized there. And if they didn’t comply, they were placed in a locked ward where they received medical treatment as well … Continue reading
Memory Sunday Builds Alzheimer’s Awareness
Did you know? Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death of older African Americans. African Americans are generally diagnosed at later stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The risk … Continue reading
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Should the Electoral College Be Eliminated? 15 States Are Trying to Make It Obsolete
By Jose A. Del Real and Julie Turkewitz from the New York Times Thanks to Diane C for sending this along. The man who helped invent scratch-off lottery tickets now has his sights set on a bigger prize: overhauling the way the United States elects presidents. On Tuesday, … Continue reading
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Biggest World Problems
Here’s a list made up by my favorite 8th grader. What’s your list? It’s a little shy on the “what can I do to help” but she’s still got time – especially when she becomes President!
Posted in Advocacy, Climate, Education, environment, Finance, Health, Politics, Poverty, Social justice
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Wireless Modems and Internet Connectivity in Voting Systems ?!?
by Kirstin Mueller, Election Security Issue Chair Ed note: Sue Van L would like you all to see this article from the League of Women Voters – and respond! Right now, the next set of guidelines for what’s considered a … Continue reading
Report from the Aging and Disabilities Advisory Council
The state legislative session ended late last month and included several wins for ADS Advisory Council’s priorities. Legislation – The following bills passed and have been signed or are awaiting signature by the Governor. Long-Term Care Trust Act – The … Continue reading
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How Jung’s collective unconscious inspired Alcoholics Anonymous
By Charles Fox who is a professor of psychology at Worcester State University in Massachusetts. “From Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international mutual-aid fellowship with more than 2 million members worldwide. It strives to help members ‘stay sober and other … Continue reading
The Moment of Life – new book by Melinda Gates
The world’s largest non-profit organization is right here in Seattle. The values of Melinda Gates have been formative in the mission of this philanthropy. This PBS interview highlights her efforts and candor in advocating for equality between men and women, … Continue reading
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Help with Medicare Scams – Senior Medicare Patrols
Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. Click the above to see info about the latest scams – such as the nationwide brace … Continue reading
“Seattle is Dying” – over 2 million views so far
Ed note: A Bellevue friend mentioned this video to me and was amazed why I would tolerate the drug related homelessness in Seattle. I was a bit defensive but after watching the video and reading John Carlon’s take, Seattle badly … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Advocacy, Crime, Health, Homeless, In the Neighborhood, Safety
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