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Time to take care of our own: Let’s pull ourselves into the 21st century, America
Posted on Author Maggie Humphreys
The United States is one of four countries in the world that doesn’t offer new moms paid maternity leave. Pakistan has better maternity leave policies than us. Now, I can be an American exceptionalist as good as the next girl, but are you kidding me? Just two months ago, the FAMILY Act was introduced to […]
MDC Forum: A State Bank for WA? Aug 22, noon, in Seattle
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The Metropolitan District Club is holding a forum A State Bank for WA?, on Wednesday, August 22, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. (600 Stewart Street, Suite 205), with speakers WA State Treasurer Jim McIntire (against) and banking and commercial real estate consultant Darel Grothaus (for), moderated by Seattle City Councilmember Gael Tarleton. Free and […]
Is the push for a $15 minimum wage the right battle to be fighting?
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Much of the political activism in Seattle now is centered on the establishing a $15 minimum wage. Activists associated with Socialist city council member Kshama Savant are making a big push for a $15 minimum wage. MoveOn Seattle chose to concentrate its activism on the issue at their December meeting. There’s a rally today (Sunday, […]