Why a public bank would save money
Passed by the Washington State Progressive Caucus: RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A STATE BANK OWNED BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON STATE AND A POSSIBLE INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE IN THE 2017 GENERAL ELECTIONS...
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How the Washington State Democratic caucus worked to sabotage progressive candidates
The House Democratic caucus in Washington State supported Democrat Matt Larson over Darcy Burner in the 5th LD primary for House seat position #2. Darcy is a strong progressive. She worked in D.C. as...
Quickie link: All Income Growth is Going to the Richest 1 Percent of Washingtonians
According to All Income Growth is Going to the Richest 1 Percent of Washingtonians : It’s time for policymakers in Washington state to take steps to reverse decades of widening economic disparities that threaten...
Who and what to blame for Trump, in one image
For a detailed, excellent analysis, see Everything mattered: lessons from 2016’s bizarre presidential election. The election was close, so many groups and people share blame for the outcome. This Politico article and this facebook...
What happened to the GOP? Look at the 1956 GOP Platform
The 1956 Republican national platform was a progressive document. “We are proud of and shall continue our far-reaching and sound advances in matters of basic human needs—expansion of social security—broadened coverage in unemployment insurance...
Dems should support a grand compromise involving reasonable restrictions on late-term abortions
Alternative titles for this essay: “The natural attitude: pro-choice at conception, pro-life at term.” “Late-term abortions are rare and morally suspect. Compromise!” “I’m pro-choice, but not for late-term fetuses.” “A commonsense compromise on late-term...