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Category Archives: Government
The Changing Map of Palestinian Recognition
by Ashley Wu in the NYT (thanks to Janet M.) In the past week alone, three new countries have said they are ready to bestow recognition on a Palestinian state. Recognize (green) Pending (yellow) Do not recognize (gray) Most countries … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Government, History, Justice, Law, Social justice
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I Watched It Happen in Hungary. Now It’s Happening Here.
By David Pressman in the NYT (Thanks to Linda T.) Mr. Pressman served as the U.S. ambassador to Hungary from 2022 to 2025. As the most recent U.S. ambassador to Viktor Orban’s Hungary, I’m often asked if the Trump administration’s tactics … Continue reading
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Convicted felon arrives in Scotland
Thanks to John R. US President Donald Trump, the man heading the world’s biggest economy and one of the most powerful militaries, arrived in Scotland for a four-day trip on Friday, July 25, 2025. During the visit, he will hold … Continue reading
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Trump and the polls
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson On Friday, G. Elliott Morris of Strength in Numbers reported that “polls show Trump’s position plummeting.” On Friday morning, the average job approval rating for Trump was 42.6% with 53.5% disapproving. Those numbers break down by policy … Continue reading
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Declaration Book Club
Thanks to Mary M. Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, which created the United States. To celebrate the Declaration’s upcoming 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, Monticello is launching Declaration Book Club, featuring short readings, lively videos, … Continue reading
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Message from State Sen. Jamie Pedersen
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Dear friends and neighbors, Our state has taken a multi-pronged approach to resisting the constant chaos and confusion created by the Trump administration’s harmful actions: deportations without due process, federal layoffs, cuts to education and … Continue reading
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John Lewis’s Enduring Example
by Jennifer Rubin (Thanks to Diana C.)
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Cutting aid to food banks
Thanks to Cind1 W.
Posted in Advocacy, Food, Government, nutrition
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Good Trouble March and Rally
Thanks to Cindi W.
Posted in Advocacy, Government
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When Mandela visited Seattle
Dear Skyline Friends, Attached is the announcement of a special event taking place at MoHai Museum on Tuesday, July 15 from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm. Guests will have an opportunity to view the exhibit and attend a panel discussion. … Continue reading
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Good Trouble Lives On – March and Rally
Thanks to Cindi W.
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The dangerous billions building the infrastructure of ICE
Thanks to Linda T. Yesterday masked and heavily armed National Guard members and federal immigration agents swept through MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. “They came with horses and armored vehicles,” journalists reported, “carrying rifles and in tactical gear in the middle … Continue reading
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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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For ‘60 Minutes,’ a Humbling Moment at an Uneasy Time for Press Freedom
After an astonishing concession to a sitting president, the country’s most popular television news program faces the prospect of new ownership and a chilled environment for the First Amendment. By Michael M. Grynbaum and David Enrich in the NYT The DealBook Newsletter Our columnist … Continue reading
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A deeply immoral piece of legislation
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson “This is the most deeply immoral piece of legislation I have ever voted on in my entire time in Congress,” said Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT). “[W]e’re debating a bill that’s going to cut healthcare for … Continue reading
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How a Tiny Community Got Caught Up in Trump’s Attacks on Canada
The enclave of Point Roberts, Wash., once thrived with a mix of Americans and Canadians. Now the border checks are a hassle, the community is isolated and businesses are withering. By Ken Belson Photographs by Ruth Fremson Ken Belson crossed two borders … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Government, Taxes
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Res Ipsa Loquitur
“The thing speaks for itself.” (Thanks to Mike C.)
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The 14th amendment and the history of birthright discrimination
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson After the Supreme Court today decided the case of Trump v. CASA, limiting the power of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions, President Donald Trump claimed the decision was a huge victory that would permit him … Continue reading
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‘I Feel Like I’ve Been Lied To’: When a Measles Outbreak Hits Home
From a lone clinic in Texas to an entire school district in North Dakota, the virus is upending daily life and revealing a deeper crisis of belief. By Eli Saslow & Visuals by Erin Schaff in the NYT (thanks to Ed M.) … Continue reading
Posted in Government, Health, Vaccines
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ICE tactics
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Individuals in plain clothes with their faces covered and without badges or name tags are snatching people off the streets and taking them away. Todd Lyons, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), … Continue reading
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