Washington Liberals

One commonly hears the claim “The Democrats are as bad as the Republicans.” This is a gross exaggeration, both nationally and here in Washington State. Why does the claim have so much traction? Who’s to blame for the misperception? Do the Dems themselves bear some responsibility? What is the Democratic Party doing to address that…

There is a never-ending debate among progressive Democrats about whether to break away from the Democratic Party.  Recently, that debate has heated up — for example, on discussion forums of progressive Dems in Washington State. The victory of Socialist candidate Kshama Sawant over long-time Democratic stalwart Richard Conlin should have been a wake-up call to…

If you are awake at 4 a.m. these days, you will notice the sky is already getting a little light. As you go to sleep at 11 p.m. you can still make out some light in the night sky. We are at the beginning of our summer in the Northwest, and it is a great…

An Eviction Blockade to defend the Barton Family will begin at 7am on Thursday morning in front of their home in West Seattle at: 6548 41st Ave SW Seattle, WA 98136 ‎ Drop everything and be a part of history!  We need people to show up when they can and sign up for shifts to…

Robert Poteat spoke at the 2014 VFP NW Regional Conference in Tacoma on War and Debt. The history of ballooning national debt caused by every war since 1812, and needed monetary reform. Says, Eisenhower should have called this the Financial Military Industrial Complex (FMIC) not just the MIC or MICC! Recommends Steven Zarlenga book and…

Shameless lying squid Newt Gingrich will be huckstering for CMR.

Conservative ideology is based on protecting rich people from having to pay for the benefits they reap from government: peace at home, stable markets, infrastructure, an educated work force, research, potable water, clean air, public health, etc. Conservatives wasted trillions on corrupt, disastrous wars and are happy to pay subsidies to corporate farmers and Big…

For Immediate Release: National Contacts: Backbone Campaign, Bill Moyer, 206-356-9980,bill@backbonecampaign.org Popular Resistance, Margaret Flowers, 410-591-0892, mdpnhp@gmail.com Kevin Zeese 301-996-6582, kbzeese@gmail.com Click on link for Local Contacts: July 3rd, 8pm (plus)- Dallas, TX July 4th, 8am – Santa Monica, CA July 4th, 11am – Arroyo Seco, NM July 4th, – Nevada City, CA July 4th, 4:30pm…

We’re all aware that U.S. healthcare outcomes are still lagging way behind those of other countries, even though we’re spending twice as much. Several states are now grappling with making healthcare a human right – a public good, not-for-profit. Here in WA State, a coalition of organizations has come together determined to get this done.…