Trading big slugs for big cockroaches The slugs are slimier, but the roaches move much faster. That won’t stop Kathy Keene from going to Florida, fortunately for them and unfortunately for us. Burien City Council Member and Water Commissioner Kathy Keene is retiring to Florida. There will be a retirement party at the regular Drinking …
April 2011 archive
Apr 14
Dow Constantine Earth Day Celebration
Please join Joanna Grist, Savitha Pathi, Kevin & Jennifer Wilhelm, Gary Young, Washington Conservation Voters, and King County Executive Dow Constantine in celebration of Earth Day. Wednesday, April 20th 2011. 5:30-7:30pm More details here
Apr 13
Newsletter – April 2011
The newsletter for April 2011 has been posted. View it here: 2011_04_April
Apr 12
General Membership Meeting – April 2011
Our monthly meeting is almost here. This month, we’ll have Dr. Bobby Virk speaking on the effects of budget cuts on adult dental health. We will also discuss resolutions on Social Security, Medicare, and police shoulder cameras. We will also be visited by Bruce Harrell’s campaign staff… Bruce Harrell is seeking our endorsement. Also, chicken …
Apr 12
National Debt by President
While discussing things like our nation’s yearly budget and the debt ceiling, it’s important to put things into perspective. The party that built up most of our National Debt is now the party that’s screaming that we cannot raise the debt ceiling. Take a look. From: http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/04/11/6449899-mr-obama-please-report-to-the-front-desk
Apr 12
Resolution in Support of Requiring Seattle Police Officers to Wear Body Cameras While on Duty
11th LD Democrats Resolution 2011-02 Resolution in Support of Requiring Seattle Police Officers to Wear Body Cameras While on Duty. Given that there have been recent incidents of use of excessive force by Seattle police officers, the resolution endorses a requirement that all police officers wear a body camera during the hours they are on …
Apr 11
Sen. Chase’s “Clawback” bills will put tax breaks to the test
Bob Hasegawa was a sponsor of the state House version of this bill. Most state government programs are under regular review – if they don’t work, they don’t last. The same cannot be said about tax expenditures – tax breaks given to corporations and placed on services in perpetuity. Many of these expenditures have been on …
Apr 09
What Planned Parenthood Actually Does…
From the Washington Post (Ezra Klein): With Planned Parenthood being either the major obstacle to a budget deal or one of the major obstacles to a budget deal, it’s worth taking a minute explaining what they do — and what they don’t do. As you can see in the chart atop this post, abortion services …
Apr 08
House Democratic Caucus
Zack Hudgins created a great video about what it means to be a representative:
Apr 07
IAM Rally in Olympia
The IAM is having a labor rally in Olympia on 4/8/2011. A labor rally bus for Olympia will leave from the IAM Hall (9125 15th Pl S, Seattle) at 9:30 AM and return at 3PM. Please call the Guevarras at 206-683-0667 if you would like a seat See http://www.iam751.org/ for details.
Apr 05
Resolution Against the Privatization of Medicare
Resolution Against the Privatization of Medicare. Access the resolution by using the following link: 2011-5 Resolution against Medicare privatization
Apr 05
Resolution Against Cuts to the Social Security Administration Budget for 2011
Resolution Against Cuts to the Social Security Administration Budget for 2011. Access the resolution by using the following link: 2011-4 Resolution against cuts to soc sec admin
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