Archive for ‘Economic Justice’

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Jun14

Oppose SB 5895: a cap on opportunity

by Don Smith on June 14th, 2013 at 8:44 am
Posted In: Justice, Economic Justice, Economics, Social Safety Net, Politics, Washington State Politics
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Jun12

Two good resolutions that Democrat federal lawmakers should follow

by Don Smith on June 12th, 2013 at 7:18 pm
Posted In: Justice, Economic Justice, Military Force, Peace, Politics, Economics, Social Safety Net, Social Security

The King County Democrats’ Platform & Resolutions Committee is (favorably) considering the following two resolutions, the first one calling for cuts to Pentagon spending, and the second one opposing cuts to Social Security. Concerning the Pentagon budget resolution, someone asked, “Have we considered impacts on WA employment re Boeing and re Joint Base Lewis-McChord? Might […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jun09

Microsoft’s tax evasion, corruption, and the banality of evil

by Don Smith on June 9th, 2013 at 12:06 am
Posted In: Economics, Corporations, Justice, Economic Justice, Education, Taxation

I spoke with a Microsoft executive today at a party. He asked me what I do when I’m not working. I mentioned my blogging and gave as an example my article about the (wished for) protest in Redmond against Microsoft: Massive protest over Microsoft tax evasion. I said that the protesters were angry both about […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jun07

Massive protest over Microsoft tax evasion

by Don Smith on June 7th, 2013 at 3:45 pm
Posted In: Economics, Corporations, Justice, Economic Justice, Politics, Taxation

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Redmond today in protest over Microsoft’s tax evasions.  Organizers claimed 100,000 people participated. Police estimated the size at 65,000.   There were 18 arrests related to the bonfire in which protesters burnt Windows software packaging. Protesters’ complaints centered around two issues: Microsoft’s tax evasion and consequent failure to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May31

Exposing the sociopathic mercilessness of the banks

by SAFE on May 31st, 2013 at 9:20 am
Posted In: Politics, Accountability, Activism, Economics, Banks, Justice, Economic Justice, Economics, Banks, Foreclosures, Homelessness, Politics

EXPOSÉ When we started Jeremy Griffin’s eviction campaign at his South Park home, it seemed only reasonable to discuss our concerns with James Gorman, Chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley. When Mr. Gorman’s staff learned we were sullying their good name in the streets of Seattle, they called Jeremy to assure him that they in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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