Category Archives: Social justice

4 ways the Trump administration wants to change Medicare

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Jim deMaine

By Tami Luhby – Senior writer for CNN After unsuccessfully trying to overhaul Obamacare and Medicaid, the Trump administration is now trying to put its stamp on Medicare. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued a slew of … Continue reading →

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Social Security is 83!

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From AgingKingCounty: “On August 14, 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, creating an essential program that made real our country’s belief that we have a responsibility to ensure that older adults in our communities should not be … Continue reading →

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William Ruckelshaus speaks out

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From the Washington Post – by William Ruckelshaus “President Donald Trump is acting with a desperation I’ve seen only once before in Washington: 45 years ago when President Richard Nixon ordered the firing of special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox. Nixon … Continue reading →

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Video – former Governor Dan Evans speaks at Skyline

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Jim deMaine

 

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Is it moral to respect the wishes of the dead, above the living?

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Trillions of dollars are involved. Should personal wealth be passed unfettered to the family? What are the moral obligations to our country, our institutions and our fellow man. I know a family who left a trust giving $1M to each … Continue reading →

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Incarcerating families is the American way

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Natasha Varner is the Communications and Public Engagement Director at Densho, the Seattle-based Japanese American history nonprofit. This opinion piece is published in Crosscut.                   Over the past week, a torrent of images, … Continue reading →

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Paul Farmer: health as a human right

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Paul Farmer has changed the world’s thinking on how to bring health care to the poor. With both a PhD in Anthropology and an MD board certified in Infectious Diseases, this Harvard University Professor has built successful hands-on programs in multiple … Continue reading →

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What Islamophobic Politicians Can Learn From Mormons

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: It’s interesting that at times Mormons have been labeled the “white Muslims.” There are some similarities: a history of polygamy, a special prophet, a special book of revelation and a tendency to congregate with their own. But there’s also … Continue reading →

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Price, price & price

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Jim deMaine

This cartoon seems a bit unfair to me. I didn’t know many doctors in the pocket of big pharma but it does happen. Actually, I’m more concerned about the big business of health care where hospitals are “profit centers” looking … Continue reading →

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Would making drug ads reveal cost really bring down prices?

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: In the New York Times yesterday, Robert Pear discussed the White House proposal to require that drug prices be posted in the ubiquitous drug ads we are subjected to. When I started practice, it was illegal to market … Continue reading →

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under attack

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From the Aging and Disabilities Advisory Council Dear Representative DelBene: On behalf of the Advisory Council on Aging & Disability Services, the Seattle-King County Area Agency on Aging, I want to share our great concern about the draft Farm Bill, specifically … Continue reading →

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Is Seattle less angry than the “other Washington?”

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Alex Berezow, a proud Husky alum with a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Washington, is senior fellow of biomedical science at the American Council on Science and Health. He is a science writer, U.S./European affairs writer and author … Continue reading →

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Seattle revives controversial business tax to combat homelessness

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Obviously money is needed, but does the city have a comprehensive long term plan to deal with the homeless situation beyond housing. Is there to be more funding for mental health, addiction, social work, health care, family counselling, … Continue reading →

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Trinity Bingo Night – for WHEEL (Women’s Housing, Equality and Enhancement League)

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Jim deMaine

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH SECOND ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT & DINNER WHEN: Saturday, May 5th from 5pm – 8pm WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall FEATURING: Dinner & Dessert· Drinks · 4 Rounds of Bingo · Trivia · Silent Auction · Fun … Continue reading →

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Vietnam commemorates 50th anniversary of My Lai massacre

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: We all remember the tragedy of My Lai and the horrible images of violence against women and children. But if it happened to us, could we forgive and look for peace and reconciliation? There’s much to be learned … Continue reading →

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“Aqui Empieza la Patria”

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: We’ve all had some unique travel experiences. Please send along pictures and notes for the blog! Standing in Mexico on the Tijuana beach, I look north toward Coronado, Point Loma and San Diego. Having crossed the border at … Continue reading →

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SU hosting Kiro 7 News Town Hall -Conversation about Guns Wed March 14 from 7-8PM

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Sent in by Al MacRae.  From: J.B. Helfgott, PhD | Chair/Professor CRIMINAL JUSTICE | SEATTLE UNIVERSITY You may have already heard about this and there may have been/will be other formal announcements going out, but I wanted to make sure you are … Continue reading →

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Melinda Gates: When money flows into the hands of women, everything changes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Jim deMaine

“I have spent many hours talking with colleagues in international development about how to tear down the barriers that block women’s progress around the world. Now, we’re confronting the fact that every sector, including our own, has a serious problem … Continue reading →

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Public Wifi comes to Cuba

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From The Guardian: “In 2016, Etecsa – the only telephone company in Cuba – installed wifi routers in 18 public parks across the country. For many Cubans, this meant they were able to go online for the first time. This … Continue reading →

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“Putin’s Redux” with Jill Dougherty

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Jill Dougherty speaks  at Skyline on February 19th. She is introduced by Skyline resident  Judy Mayotte

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Rejection of the President’s 2019 budget proposal

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Summary from AgingKingCounty: “The American Society on Aging (ASA) leadership firmly rejected President Trump’s 2019 budget proposal today, denouncing the bleak vision of the future envisioned by a budget that would mean even further erosion in standards of living for … Continue reading →

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San Diego ‘dreamers’ feel insulted by State of the Union speech

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jim deMaine

President Trump has put forth a “4 pillar” immigration policy proposal which promises a path to citizenship for 1.8 million ‘dreamers.’ So why were the ‘dreamers’ so negatively affected by the speech? Did you see any ‘dreamer’ highlighted in the … Continue reading →

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“Doomsday Machine” by Daniel Ellsberg

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Daniel Ellsberg narrowly escaped life imprisonment as a consequence of copying and leaking McNamara’s secret analysis of our long and failed efforts in Vietnam (as dramatized in “The Post” showing in theaters now). At 86, he’s still an activist – this time … Continue reading →

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“American Democracy on the Brink: Donald Trump, Technology and a Free Press” by David Domke part 2

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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“American Democracy on the Brink: Donald Trump, Technology and a Free Press” by David Domke

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Invited and introduced by Peggy Newsom, Skyline is fortunate to have Professor David Domke return to Skyline to give a very important series of five lectures. With thanks to the Transforming Age Foundation these presentations were videoed using our new … Continue reading →

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