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Category Archives: Politics
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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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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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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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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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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Afghanistan: At the Heart of the Silk Roads
To register for the lecture click here. (Thanks to Ann M.) Afghanistan: At the Heart of the Silk Roads This talk aims to counterbalance the popularly imagined Afghanistan — filtered by the mass media through the lens of terrorism and … Continue reading
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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The bell and the rooster
Thanks to Jim S. and Panorama Sara was in the fertilized egg business. She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs. She kept records, and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and … Continue reading
CEG Notice: City Council Candidate Forum
Tuesday, September 21st 7:30 p.m. The Skyline City Council (Position 9) Candidate Forum with Nikkita Oliver and Sara Nelson will be September 21st from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There is limited seating in the Mount Baker Room for this event. The … Continue reading
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Agenda for CEG Meeting – September 10, 2021,4:00 pm
Meeting in Mount Baker Room & on Caremerge via ZoomRick Baugh, FacilitatorRick Baugh, Minutes Report of Last Month’s Activities – Past events: September 1 – TVW: Washington’s Television Station, Renee Sinclair (Put Barber) Coming events: DATE/TIME EVENT Place Sept 15, … Continue reading
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The Ides of August – an analysis of the tragedy in Afghanistan
by Sarah Chayes at https://www.sarahchayes.org/post/the-ides-of-august I’ve been silent for a while. I’ve been silent about Afghanistan for longer. But too many things are going unsaid. I won’t try to evoke the emotions, somehow both swirling and yet leaden: the grief, … Continue reading
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Retreating from Afghanistan – a lesson from 1842
Ed note: Afghans remain fiercely independent, resenting control by any foreign power. Just ask the British, Russians and now the Americans. What’s historically been called “The Great Game” is entering a new, sad and treacherous chapter. Negotiations with the Taliban … Continue reading
CEG Meeting Agenda – August 13, 2021 4 PM
Rick Baugh, Facilitator The meeting will be held in the Mount Baker Room and also available on Zoom, via CareMerge Report of Last Month’s Activities … Continue reading
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Political shenanigans update
Heather Cox Richardson Aug 4 First, let’s get the obvious out of the way: former president Trump has raised $102 million since he left office, but aside from a recent donation of $100,000 to his chosen candidate in a Texas … Continue reading
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The House Selective Committee – view of Heather Cox Richardson about the January 6th investigation
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