Category Archives: Government

The news in perspective by Heather Cox Richardson

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Why Poverty Persists in America

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Why Poverty Persists in By Matthew Desmond Thanks to Diana C. Published March 9, 2023 Updated March 13, 2023 in the NYT This article is adapted from Matthew Desmond’s book “Poverty, by America.” It is being published on March 21 by Crown. In the past … Continue reading →

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The Silicon Valley Back Rescue/Bailout – what does it mean?

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Frank C. Also see the Op-Ed piece by Paul Krugman in today’s NYT. It remains to be seen, how the jitters play out over the next several days.

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CEG Meeting Minutes for February 17th

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Jim Tanner

Find them here.

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Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro blocks death penalty, calls for repeal

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for the state’s lawmakers to repeal the death penalty. Shapiro, inaugurated last … Continue reading →

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The life expectancy of a British PM

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Tim and Tony

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January Skyline quarterly residents’ association meeting – on video

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put B. and the staff To find the recent SRA quarterly meeting, one scrolls down to the section titled “Videos” on Caremerge and expands it to show subtitles.  One of them is 2023 Videos, with a blue highlight … Continue reading →

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Don’t Try to Appease Economic Terrorists

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Paul Krugman in the NYT A few days ago I received an automated text from my bank. For some reason the bank’s algorithm flagged a valid charge on my debit card as potentially questionable; the text asked me to verify … Continue reading →

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US Postal Service to purchase 66,000 electric delivery vehicles in major shift

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. By UMAR SHAKIR from The Verge The United States Postal Service said that it will add 66,000 fully electric delivery vehicles to its aging and polluting fleet of trucks. The mail agency agreed to spend $9.6 billion on 106,000 … Continue reading →

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A Christmas message from two Presidents – one with hope and grace; one with anger and lies

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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WHY THE PAST 10 YEARS OF AMERICAN LIFE HAVE BEEN UNIQUELY STUPID

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

It’s not just a phase.By Jonathan Haidt in The Atlantic What would it have been like to live in Babel in the days after its destruction? In the Book of Genesis, we are told that the descendants of Noah built a great … Continue reading →

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The 14th Amendment, Section 3, Plainly States What to Do with an Attempted Coup

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

by Michael Moore Thanks to Pam P.

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Notes from historian Heather Cox Richardson – 12/12/22

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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We the People

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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Five Readings for Your Thanksgiving Table

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

by Thomas Friedman in the NYT I always enjoy Thanksgiving, but I’m particularly going to savor this year’s in light of the midterm elections. They surfaced something beautiful and decent and vitally important in the soul of the nation. It … Continue reading →

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Remembering a day in infamy

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From historian Heather Cox Richardson

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WHAT IN THE WORLD HAPPENED TO THE SUPREME COURT?

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

The conservative movement’s decades-long pursuit of the judiciary is now paying off. By Linda Greenhouse Click here to read this article in The Atlantic.

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“Have you no decency?”

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Notes on democracy from Heather Cox Richardson

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Reject Seattle Propositions 1A and 1B

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

from the Seattle Times Editorial Board October 17, 2022 There are so many things wrong with Seattle Propositions 1A and 1B, it’s hard to know where to start. Both measures would radically change elections for mayor, City Council and city … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss – January 6th hearing from 10 AM to 12:30 PM today Thursday October 13th

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Update from Heather Cox Richardson

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diane C.

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Will the last one ever fall?

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Mayor Bruce Harrell Releases Proposed 2023–2024 Human Services Department Budget

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the 2023–2024 Proposed Budget for the City of Seattle. This budget reflects Mayor Harrell’s continued commitment to bold action on the priorities of our communities—investing to address urgent needs and emphasizing the essentials as we … Continue reading →

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Who shipped us here?

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Th

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For or Against?

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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