Category Archives: Law

Update from Heather Cox Richardson

Thanks to Diana C.

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Democracy not violence: Americans, please take this pledge

Thanks to Put B. If you would like to see who has signed on already, the list is available at www.democracynotviolence.us by clicking on “Signers.”  By Brian Baird Special to The Seattle Times On the anniversary of the worst attack on … Continue reading

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What we know so far about the events of January 6th

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Democracy at Risk

Update from Helen Cox Richardson

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Exemptions for sale: How a central Washington doctor helped workers dodge vaccine mandate

Chris Ingalls, Taylor Mirfendereski From King5. Thanks to Mike C. An Ellensburg doctor removed her mask as she entered a small medical exam room in October and began signing a COVID-19 vaccine exemption form for a first-time patient, without asking … Continue reading

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Infrastructure Bill from AARP WA

Thanks to Rick B.

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Ask the Doctor – My interviews with Michael Hebb

Michael Hebb is an innovative and influential cultural figure, entrepreneur and activist, described by the New York Times as an “underground restaurateur, impresario and provocateur.” He believes that the dinner table is one of the most effective (and overlooked) vehicles … 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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California Aims to Ban Recycling Symbols on Things That Aren’t Recyclable

Thanks to Diana C. The well-known three-arrows symbol doesn’t necessarily mean that a product is actually recyclable. A new bill would limit the products allowed to feature the mark. By Hiroko Tabuchi and Winston Choi-Schagrin Published Sept. 8, 2021Updated Sept. 9, 2021 in the NYT. … Continue reading

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Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson

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A major change in our drug laws

Thanks to Mary Jane F

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Woman who led police on low-speed chase on her mobility scooter wins reversal of her conviction

Not seen yet on 9th Avenue. From the ABA Journal – thanks to Bob P. A woman who led police on a low-speed chase on her electric mobility scooter wasn’t operating a motor vehicle and should not have been convicted … Continue reading

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Irrational Covid Fears

Ed note: Have you “herd” this? Perhaps in our restricted community of fully vaccinated people, it’s time to start lightening up a bit. A great place to start would be to remove the now unneeded barriers on our dining room … Continue reading

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Possible sister community to Parkshore in Kirkland

Ed note: The memo below from Parkshore’s ED was forwarded to me by a friend. Now a public document, it received considerable discussion at Skyline’s meeting yesterday which left many unanswered questions. I think the hope is that our parent … Continue reading

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Update from Heather Cox Richardson

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FA(ke)CT – which is which?

Thanks Mary Jane F.

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