Taxes fuel the services we all use
If you’re anything like me, you spent part of this week doing your income taxes. Or maybe you’re delaying that task until the weekend. It’s not a very pleasant way to spend your weeknights...
Washington Liberals Blog
Tolerance for a Diversity of Tactics
I am posting to supplement discussion about tolerance for diversity of tactics secondary to discussion taking place on the listserv. Nihilo0 has a pretty good critique of Mr. Hedges’ criticism of the black bloc...
Free Speech Battle Over Protests Looming at Seattle Colleges
A major battle over free speech is being waged on local college campuses in Seattle. The Seattle Community College District Board of Trustees wants to revise the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) for Seattle colleges....
Bob Hasegawa Campaign kickoff — Sunday, April 22
Bob Hasegawa campaign kickoff for State Senate race Sunday, April 22 at 1:30PM 12424 42nd Ave S (in the Banquet Room) Seattle, WA Bob Hasegawa is one of the most progressive people in the...
Rocky Anderson: May 3, 7:00 p.m., University Temple United Methodist Church
Justice Party of Washington State presents: Rocky Anderson,  2012 Justice Party Presidential Candidate       Thursday, May 3, 7:00 p.m., doors open 6:30 Reception following presentation University Temple United Methodist...
Justice Party meeting in Olympia, Thursday April 12
As reported here and here, a video introduction to the Justice Party of Washington and a discussion of ballot access for third political parties will take place at Traditions Café (300 Fifth Ave. S.W.)...
Convince swing voters that GOP rhetoric about "opportunity" and low taxes is b.s.
The Christian Science Monitor is reporting, in Buffett Rule: Could it backfire on Democrats?, “Democrats are campaigning for the Buffett Rule, which would ensure millionaires pay federal taxes at a higher tax rate. But...
Occupy East End rejects MoveOn Takeover Attempt
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 16:05:20 -0700 Subject: [SFPJN] Occupy the East End Rejects MoveOn.org Takeover Attempt PRESS RELEASE: Occupy the East End Rejects MoveOn.org Takeover Attempt April 8th, 2012 Please disseminate to everyone...
Devastating account of waste, mismangement, and lies concerning the war in Iraq
AlterNet published an article by Peter Van Buren, I Had to Tell the Truth About Iraq–Even Though it Cost Me My Career. The author, who worked for the State Department at a forward operating...