Could WA State actually have the fifth highest unemployment in the nation?
As it turns out, the short answer is “yes.” The longer answer is, it all depends on the way you measure the rate. There are a three ways to look at the unemployment rate:...
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Fast food workers strike, but where's the coverage?
The Nation is reporting today “Beginning at 10:30 PM Pacific Time Wednesday, workers at dozens of Seattle fast food locations plan to strike, launching the nation’s seventh work stoppage by fast food employees in...
Help Organize Our Progressive Radio Reunion on June 5 in Seattle — Let's Get Our Party On!
A lot of you have expressed enthusiasm for creating a reunion/rally for Progressive Radio in Seattle. We’ve set our first planning session for next week and welcome participation by anyone who would like to...
Wasrning: Article 2 in proposed "Right to Vote" amendment to U.S. Constitution alters balance of powers
Especially this year, I have become wary of how news media portrays proposed legislation, as compared with what is actually in the legislation. So when I saw U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan’s proposed constitutional amendment...
A program to eliminate poverty
We need to create and act on a program to eliminate poverty by 2020, including a federally supported jobs program. Working people in the wealthiest country in the world have a right to full...
Let's stop pretending on the Keystone XL Pipeline
I’ve got a great idea. Let’s stop pretending that Obama isn’t going to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. Let’s stop pretending that one more trenchant op-ed, one more Change.org petition, one more Sierra Club...
Stop Shackling Our Youth! Interactive Podcast on Youth Justice
Youth Justice Reinvestment Part I: Family Solutions and Success Stories for Youth in the Juvenile System On Tuesday, May 28th at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm EST, we invite you to join us for the first...
Alaska Senator Mark Begich introduces proposal to scrap the cap, move to better CPI measure
Sitka News reports Senator Mark Begich (D-Alaska) is prepared to introduce legislation to protect and preserve Social Security benefits for future generations, while shoring up the system’s long-term solvency. Senator Begich introduced his plan in response to...