Category Archives: Politics

An important reminder

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Here is a list of the upcoming General Election Debates  sponsored by the League of Women Voters …. all related to the November 3 election. NOTE: As you look at this website, please note that … Continue reading →

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Trump history lesson

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks Dorothy W!

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Watch the State Treasurer Debate Tonight

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. for forwarding this. STATE TREASURER You can watch the State Treasurer Debate live on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m with candidates Duane A. Davidson (Republican) and Mike Pellicciotti (Democrat). Go to NWPB 2020 (KTNW-TV) or LWVWA’s Facebook page … Continue reading →

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Scientific American Endorses Joe Biden

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From the Editors of the Scientific American, a prestigious magazine that brings knowledge to us all. Scientific American has never endorsed a presidential candidate in its 175-year history. This year we are compelled to do so. We do not do this … Continue reading →

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Are you trying to staying alive long enough to vote? Please talk to this NYT writer.

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Katie Hafner, who writes for the New York Times, would like to do a story about people’s wish to at least stay alive long enough to vote! She writes in an email: “This incredible tweet of my husband’s inspired me to … Continue reading →

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A leader will lead and unite. A divider will stoke distrust and panic.

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Times have changed. What if Churchill hadn’t warned about the evils of Hitler and the planned invasion of England and said, “Well I didn’t want to cause panic!”

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Ukrainian With Ties to Russia, Citing Election Interference

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: Interesting that Steven Mnuchin has acted to sanction a pro-Russian Ukrainian. Every once in a while there’s a glimpse of a positive action from the administration. Has Mnuchin become more independent, or will these sanctions be reversed by … Continue reading →

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Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From the Atlantic by Jeff Goldberg When President Donald Trump canceled a visit to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris in 2018, he blamed rain for the last-minute decision, saying that “the helicopter couldn’t fly” and that the Secret Service … Continue reading →

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News summary from Helen Cox Richardson

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Instead of posting news summaries by Helen Cox Richardson regularly on this blog, I’d recommend that you subscribe: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/ If you do so, you can get her newsletter daily for free, or subscribe for more if you wish.

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In the news

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Is the Hatch Act now meaningless at the White House Palace?

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Durkan isn’t the first: The history of Seattle mayoral recalls

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Jim deMaine

By Knute Berger in Crosscut Seattle Mayor Wes Uhlman speaks with reporters at Pike Place Market during an event celebrating the 69th annniversary of the market. (Seattle Municipal Archives) Despite numerous threats over the years, Seattle has only twice recalled a … Continue reading →

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The gaslighting flames on

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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News Summary

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Helen Cox Richardson is a History Professor at Boston College and author of several books. She writes a free daily newsletter which encapsulates lots of facts and reads easily. Here’s last night’s posting. Please comment if you’d like to see … Continue reading →

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Rick Perlstein with Tom Nissley (livestream) Reaganland: America’s Right Turn, 1976-1980

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Monday, August 24, 2020, 6:00PM  Google  iCalendarDigital StageFor the safety of our patrons and speakers, this event will be presented via livestream. For details on viewing and registering for livestreams, click here. How did a presidential campaign with the slogan “Make America … Continue reading →

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“Nothing much” in the news?

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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We must protect the U.S. Postal Service

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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How to Watch the Democratic National Convention

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Jim deMaine

By Maggie Astor in the NYT. We have never, it is safe to say, had a convention like this before. With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, it will be almost entirely virtual. Delegates will not be in Milwaukee. The stars of … Continue reading →

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This Is Where I Stand

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Jim deMaine

by David Brooks in the NYT who is “on the extreme right-wing of the left-wing movement!” Radicals are not my cup of tea, but I’m grateful for them. The radicals who brought us Occupy Wall Street and the Bernie Sanders … Continue reading →

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Outrageous statements having less impact

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From Heather Cox Richardson: The most striking news of the day was not that Trump has suggested he wants his image on Mt. Rushmore but rather that such an outrageous statement has garnered so little attention. That says something about … Continue reading →

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Sign for the times

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam and Bob P!

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