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Category Archives: Government
John Lewis’s Enduring Example
by Jennifer Rubin (Thanks to Diana C.)
Posted in Advocacy, Government, Race
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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
Posted in Advocacy, Government, History, Justice, Law
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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
Posted in Ethics, Government, Media
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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
Posted in Economics, Government, Taxes
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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.)
Posted in Government, Law
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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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Robert Reich – The Most Dangerous Corporation in America
Thanks to Pam P. Friends, Draw a circle around all the assets in America now devoted to Artificial Intelligence. Draw a second circle around all the assets devoted to the U.S. military. A third around all assets being devoted to … Continue reading
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Trump’s World War III
From The American Prospect by Robert Kuttner (thanks to David B.) What happens when a failing dictator is on the ropes? He imagines winning World War III. Donald Trump is besieged on several fronts. His Ukraine policy has failed, as … Continue reading
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Problems with the FDA and exempted generic drugs
From ProPublica (thanks to Sylvia P.) There have been significant concerns about the FDA’s abilities and willingness to adequately supervise the production of many of the generics we daily use (often from India and China). For the article please click … Continue reading
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Signs of the times
Several readers have sent along pictures and signs – thanks to all
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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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Trump’s civil war
by Timothy Snyder (thanks to Diana C.) Earlier this week Donald Trump called for a second civil war at a US military base. This scenario can be resisted and prevented, if we have the courage to listen, interpret, and act. … Continue reading
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