Category Archives: Advocacy

The Library of Congress Needs Your Help Transcribing Suffragist Papers

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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 on June 11, 2019 by Jim deMaine
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San Francisco to force treatment on mentally ill drug users

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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 →

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Memory Sunday Builds Alzheimer’s Awareness

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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!

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Wireless Modems and Internet Connectivity in Voting Systems ?!?

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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 →

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Report from the Aging and Disabilities Advisory Council

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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 →

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The Moment of Life – new book by Melinda Gates

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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 →

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“Seattle is Dying” – over 2 million views so far

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Jim deMaine

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 →

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Key Points for Legislators concerning SHB1296

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Below is a summary of key points from WACCRA leadership to help refute the obfuscating opposition to the CCRC legislation in process in the State Senate. 1296 has already passed the house and is opposed by Leading Age even though … Continue reading →

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David Domke: The Right to Vote, Lecture 3

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Jim deMaine
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Skyline resident featured on Q13 News about fall prevention

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Whether it’s yourself or you are caring for an aging loved one, falling is a very serious concern for a lot of people.  In fact, the Centers for Disease Control estimates one in four people 65-years-old or older fall each year.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Meet the surgeon Buffett, Bezos and Dimon trust to fix health care

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Atul Gawande is aware of the problems in the health care system – access, quality and cost. He has now teamed up with Buffett, Bezos and Dimon to try to bring these runaway problems under control. If anyone … Continue reading →

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David Domke PhD speaks at Skyline

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Jim deMaine

David Domke worked as a journalist for several newspapers in the 1980s and early 1990s, including the Orange County Register and Atlanta Journal-Constitution, before earning a Ph.D. in 1996. He is now a Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication at the … Continue reading →

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What would Lincoln do?

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Jim deMaine

By David BlankenhornSpecial to The Los Angeles Times Abraham Lincoln, who was born 210 years ago this month, was president during an era even more rancorous and polarized than our own. Yet he managed to navigate it — not in a … Continue reading →

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Seattle, It’s Time to Talk About Death

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Jim deMaine

There are many things we want to talk about with family and friends; death isn’t usually one of them. But from Death Salons to Death Cafes and dinners, there are plenty of signs in Seattle that this is changing BY: JEN … Continue reading →

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Seattle King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Jim deMaine

February 2019 Whether you advocate for yourself, a loved one, or the entire Aging Network, we hope the information in this month’s AgeWise resonates with you. We all deserve good health, respect, and dignity.         READ MORE IN … Continue reading →

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Senate Democrats introduce bill to deny tax loophole for Big Pharma ads

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Thanks to Dick D for sending this along. I’ve been puzzled when watching TV that so many commercials are for very expensive drugs for conditions that aren’t all that common. The hype benefits then discuss side effects (even … Continue reading →

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Reach out, listen, be patient. Good arguments can stop extremism

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Aeon: “Many of my best friends think that some of my deeply held beliefs about important issues are obviously false or even nonsense. Sometimes, they tell me so to my face. How can we still be friends? Part of … Continue reading →

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Operation InfeKtion: How Russia Perfected the Art of War

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: This is a superb piece of investigative journalism by the NYT: “Russia’s meddling in the United States’ elections is not a hoax. It’s the culmination of Moscow’s decades-long campaign to tear the West apart. “Operation InfeKtion” reveals the ways … Continue reading →

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Washington voters may get final say on safe injection sites

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Crosscut: “Not often do I praise the Seattle City Council, but here goes: When time came to take a stand on supervised heroin injection sites, the members stepped up and voiced their approval. So did the candidates for mayor, including eventual winner Jenny Durkan. True, … Continue reading →

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