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Category Archives: Government
Is It Finally Time for a Medicare Dental Benefit?
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New David Domke presentation- “How bad is it?”
Thanks to Karen K.
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Democracy at Risk
Update from Helen Cox Richardson
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Redistricting Information Sources
At Friday’s (November 19, 2021) Civic Engagement Meeting there was a brief discussion about redistricting, and there appeared to be some interest in the possibility of inviting Brady Walkinshaw, a member of the State Redistricting Commission to join us in … Continue reading
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Resource List to Accompany David Domke’s Lecture Series
A list of suggested items for people to read and watch related to the series of lectures that Domke is giving on “How They Beat the Filibuster”. Robert Moses – The Mississippi Freedom Movement in the 1960s(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaGWx7PxD4k) Freedom Summer, by … Continue reading
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Facebook knows you
Thanks to Pam P.
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CEG Meeting — TODAY!
Agenda CEG Meeting – November 19, 2021 4:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom & Channel 371Katherine Graubard, Facilitator Rick Baugh, Minutes Report of Last Month’s Activities – Past events:David Domke First & Second Talk – Pt 1 & 2 of 3 … Continue reading
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Infrastructure Bill from AARP WA
Thanks to Rick B.
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CEG Reminder – Third District Recall Forum and Skyline Soapbox
Tuesday, November 16th at 7:30 p.m. – Third District City Council Recall Forum Wednesday, November 17th at 3:00 p.m. – Skyline Soapbox – Third City Council District Recall CEG Reminder – Third District Recall Forum and Skyline Soapbox SPECIAL ELECTION – DECEMBER … Continue reading
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Good morning. Is it time to start moving back to normalcy?
From the New York Times. Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: I think in some sense we’re all beginning to adjust to whatever the new normal is. We’re not sure yet, we’re uneasy, but COVID will recede into the … Continue reading
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Ukraine, Russia and Migrants – Helen Cox Richardson reports
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Remember the good old days
From a Facebook Friend of Put B.’s in Hawaii.
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Adam Smith 9th District Update — Tuesday, November 16 at 6:00 pm PST
Home Issues Legislation Services Hello, As we approach the end of the year, it is my pleasure to invite you to my upcoming virtual town hall to have a conversation about the work that I have been doing during the … Continue reading
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82% of Fox News, 97% of OANN, Newsmax Viewers Believe Trump’s Stolen Election Claim: Poll
Thanks to Mike C. BY JUSTIN KLAWANS ON 11/1/21 AT 6:42 PM EDTAnew poll published Monday found that the majority of viewers of conservative-leaning cable television believe former President Donald Trump‘s claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him. The national … Continue reading
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Cowards, Not Crazies, Are Destroying America
by Paul Krugman in the NYT Back in July, Kay Ivey, governor of Alabama, had some strong and sensible things to say about Covid-19 vaccines. “I want folks to get vaccinated,” she declared. “That’s the cure. That prevents everything.” She went on … Continue reading
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Trump Tells January 6th Panel He Has Diplomatic Immunity as Russian Official
The Borowitz Report in the New Yorker By Andy Borowitz October 26, 2021 WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In his latest bid to prevent the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack from obtaining relevant documents, Donald Trump has claimed diplomatic … Continue reading
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Information on the Seattle Police
from Mike Caplow. Scroll down for the graphs and data.
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Third District Recall Forums, Soapbox, and Questions
SPECIAL ELECTION – DECEMBER 7, 2021 Third District Recall Forum, Soapbox and Questions In most years we would have completed our election events. This year we will have an additional election to determine whether Third City Council District City Councilmember … Continue reading
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Update from Heather Cox Richardson
Thanks to Diana C.
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You’re Invited: The second debate will focus on health and safety
Thanks to Mary M. You’re Invited: The second debate will focus on health and safety How do we emerge and rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic? What is the future of law enforcement in our city? These are two important questions … Continue reading
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Voting is the core of our democracy–and under threat
Notes from Heather Cox Richardson
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CEG Notice: Upcoming Online Candidate Debates on Homelessness, Public Safety & The Economy
The Seattle Times and a collective identified as “We Are In” is hosting a series of candidate forums/debates focused on ‘Homelessness’ which are available without charge on Zoom. This listing also includes the 3rd County Council District, which does not include Skyline.The … Continue reading
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Republicans urging Republicans to vote Democratic
from Heather Cox Richardson – October 11th
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Carl Sagan’s Prediction
Thanks to Linda W.
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Agenda CEG Meeting – October 8, 2021
Agenda CEG Meeting – October 8, 20214:00 pm Mount Baker & ZoomKatherine Graubard, FacilitatorMary Montgomery, Minutes Report of Last Month’s Activities – Past events:43rd District State Senator Jamie Pedersen (Mark Damborg)City Council Position 9 Candidate Forum (Nikkita Oliver and Sara … Continue reading
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