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Category Archives: Politics
Inside the Complicated Reality of Being America’s Oldest President
Inside the Complicated Reality of Being America’s Oldest President By Peter Baker, Michael D. Shear, Katie Rogers and Zolan Kanno-Youngs in the NYT There was the time last winter when President Biden was awakened at 3 a.m. while on a trip to Asia and told … Continue reading
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Joe Biden and the Struggle for America’s Soul
by David Brooks in the NYT Joe Biden built his 2020 presidential campaign around the idea that “we’re in a battle for the soul of America.” I thought it was a marvelous slogan because it captured the idea that we’re … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Government, Justice, Morality, Politics
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Voter turnout in Wisconsin Supreme Court race breaks record
Thanks to Pam P. from the Associated Press MADISON, Wis. – Turnout in Wisconsin’s hotly contest Supreme Court race broke the previous record high set for spring elections that don’t coincide with a presidential primary. Turnout had already surpassed 36% of … Continue reading
Why Poverty Persists in America
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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Trump Angrily Orders Pence to Return All Classified Documents to Mar-a-Lago
By Andy Borowitz in the New Yorker. Thanks to Pam P. “Mike Pence kept me from having a complete collection of documents, and that, quite frankly, is a disgrace,” the former President said.
Notes from historian Heather Cox Richardson – 12/12/22
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And the results are ……uncertain.
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What GOP candidate recruitment says about the GOP
[Here is my posting on https://medium.com/will-howard-on-trumpian-politics/what-gop-candidate-recruitment-says-about-the-gop-6af4e793ffed.] I aim to raise questions about candidates for higher office who are so inexperienced that, if they won, they might be in constant need of advice from their sponsors, likely to supply an unelected … Continue reading
Women will have equal share of seats in Parliament with Soraya Peke-Mason’s swearing-in (in New Zealand)
Thanks to Pam P. Parliament is on the verge of a significant milestone for women. In just a few hours’ time, women will have an equal share of seats compared with their male counterparts in the House. Soraya Peke-Mason will be sworn … Continue reading
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The dismantling of Herschel Walker
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: Very powerful speech, but should this be done from the pulpit–mixing politics and religion?
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Reject Seattle Propositions 1A and 1B
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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Trump Sends January 6th Committee a Note from His Podiatrist
thanks to Pam P. WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Minutes after the congressional committee investigating the January 6th insurrection voted unanimously to subpoena the former President, Donald J. Trump responded by submitting a note from his podiatrist. The foot specialist, Dr. Harland … Continue reading
The 8th District Debate – 10/28 at 7 PM
Thanks to Put B. CityClub is one of the participating organizations. The debate will be held at CWU, and broadcast on KING, KOMO, FOX13, KUOW and KCTS9. As you no doubt know, the candidates are Matt Larkin (R) and Kim Schrier … Continue reading
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Update from Heather Cox Richardson
Thanks to Diane C.
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Will the last one ever fall?
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Who shipped us here?
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Th
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Putin Says He Is Losing War in Ukraine Because F.B.I. Seized Stuff He Needed
Satire by Andy Borowitz in the NYT. Thanks to Pam P. MOSCOW (The Borowitz Report)—Amid reports that the Russian front has collapsed near Kharkiv, Vladimir Putin complained that the only reason he is losing the war in Ukraine is that … Continue reading
Political update from Heather Cox Richardson
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CEG Meeting Agenda
Fri. Aug.19 meeting at 4 pm NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE Please note that we have a change in venue from the Mount Baker Room to the Tahoma Room in the OT. NOTICE … Continue reading
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McConnell Accuses Biden of Violating Traditions of Congress by Accomplishing Things
Thanks to Pam P. By Andy Borowitz August 8, 2022 WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) – In a no-holds-barred attack on the President, Senator Mitch McConnell blasted Joe Biden for “violating Congress’s most cherished traditions by accomplishing things.” Excoriating the Senate’s passage … Continue reading