Washington Liberals Blog
sHellNo Nighttime Luminary Flotilla on World Environment Day
Join us this Friday, June 5th, on World Environment Day for an eveningof art-making, inspiration, music, wise words, and creating a communitythat’s acting in harmony with our shared values and visions of betterway forward....
Jim Jefferies – US Gun Control – Live Stand Up Comedy – Best comedian ever 2015
Destroys Gun rights b.s.
Painless executions are easy but immoral
I oppose capital punishment. But it surprises me that states are struggling to find ways to execute people painlessly. There are two easy ways to kill people painlessly. The first is carbon monoxide. People...
Eyman’s I-1366 is a Con Job on Most Washington State Taxpayers
Washington State has a tax problem but it is not one Eyman’s Initiative 1366 will help. Requiring a 2/3 vote by Legislators to raise taxes would make Washington’s tax situation worse and would put...
Backbone Campaign should work on economic justice in addition to climate justice
I commend and support the Backbone Campaign’s successful activism concerning Shell’s plan to drill in the arctic. They are expert at getting media coverage. But there are many battles to fight, and I wish...
Successful Climate Justice Activism
Look what we have accomplished together! – (see the media roundup below) Together we were: Led by the beauty and spirit of the moment, Emboldened by the drums and wise words of the Duwamish...
Why Poverty Matters… See the World Premiere of Paper Tigers on May 28th in Seattle
Paper Tigers is a movie about the real lives of real kids. It explains why and how poverty and related adverse childhood events such as hunger and homelessness affect the academic performance of students. At...
We can assure a good quality of life for all
What are the elements of a good quality of life? Good, accessible and affordable health care. Being able to pay your bills. Living in a welcoming home. Having a job with a wage that...
Carbon Taxes Are Even Better than You Think
Executive summary The Carbon Washington carbon tax proposal is revenue neutral, with about 70% of the carbon tax revenue going to reduce the state sales tax by a full percentage point and the remaining...