How much can we tell about a person by how they look?
I tend to think that personality and intelligence manifest in looks. For example, you can see kindness and intelligence and grace in a person’s face. So I ask: Can looks alone reveal a lot about a person? I asked this question on facebook. Chris Tombrello posted a link to the largely discredited idea of physiognomy…
Where are Suzan DelBene, Denny Heck, and Adam Smith on TPP?
Why haven’t Democratic Reps. Suzan DelBene, Denny Heck, and Adam Smith joined the 151 House Democrat opposed to fast-tracking of TPP? The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement would give away sovereignty to large multinational corporations. See DeLauro, Miller Lead 151 House Dems Telling President They Will Not Support Outdated Fast Track for Trans-Pacific Partnership Please phone…
Who stifles children?
In a brave act of trolling, Glen Morgan, the property rights director of the Freedom Foundation, posted a link to the webpage Stifle the little children onto the facebook page of the Washington State progressive caucus. The webpage lists a dozen examples of government intrusion and misdeeds, via videos with interviews, background music, and other…
A bad deal, a bad photo
Photo source: AP Paul Ryan, Patty Murray a few billion apart. “In a move sure to infuriate Democrats, the House-Senate negotiators have all but settled on slicing billions of dollars from federal employees retirement plans.” Republicans will agree to cut benefits for government employees. They’ll agree to increase user fees, which are regressive. But they…
Transit is a great example of how government can play a positive role
Transportation is a great example of the positive role government can play in providing services. But Republicans have prevented the passage of a transportation budget, and without further, Metro Transit will have to make drastic cut to bus routes. Mayors, city council member and the business community are nearly unanimous in calling for passage of…
Suzan DelBene voted with the GOP to weaken Obamacare
Interactive: The 39 Democrats Who Voted With the GOP on Obamacare DelBene lives in a swing district, so perhaps she’s voting against Obamacare to shore up her support among conservatives.
Link: Victory for Prop 1 Won’t Stop Business Expansion at SeaTac Airport
From Victory for Prop 1 Won’t Stop Business Expansion at SeaTac Airport: Just last week the final tally came in on SeaTac’s proposition 1. The “ayes†have it. So the sky must be falling, right? Afterall, opponents of the biggest campaign the City of SeaTac has ever seen have been claiming for months that businesses…
March for $15 minimum wage this Thursday, SeaTac to Seattle City Hall
Working Washington reports: People said demanding $15 an hour was unrealistic. They said it couldn’t be done. But this year’s elections proved them wrong. It’s official: SeaTac voted to pass the Good Jobs Initiative! And Seattle is next. On December 5th, fast food workers are leading an all-day march from SeaTac to Seattle City Hall…
Chelsea Manning defense attorney to speak in Seattle Dec 11
Courage to Resist is reporting: Lead Defense Attorney for WikiLeaks Whistleblower Chelsea Manning Gives First Seattle Presentation -the fight continues! You’re invited! On Wednesday, December 11th, the attorney who represented WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning (formerly Bradley Manning) during the trial this summer will speak at University Temple United Methodist Church. This is the first public…