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Victory at the Barton's blockade! 0

Victory at the Barton's blockade!

  Thanks to the fighting spirit of Jean and Byron Barton, last week SAFE members were able to stop their eviction from taking place. The blockade lasted 5 days, and ended in a final push to City...

Why I became a Socialist 0

Why I became a Socialist

I spent most of my life a devout capitalist and over 20 years as stockbroker and investment banker. Today I am a Socialist. As the years went by, I observed the amoral practices of...

I-1329: A Lesson in Failure 3

I-1329: A Lesson in Failure

I-1329 failed to make it to the ballot. I can’t say that I am surprised or even disappointed. It is certainly true that we need to undo the damage to democracy inflicted by dozens...

Bartons Win a Battle, but the Fight Continues! 0

Bartons Win a Battle, but the Fight Continues!

Lot’s of action at the Barton House yesterday. Here’s a brief recap: Yesterday morning at 7:30am, Sheriff’s deputies descended onto the Barton house. They had locksmiths with them, who immediately began changing locks as the...

The Dems have an image problem. How can they fix it? 1

The Dems have an image problem. How can they fix it?

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...

Standing Against Forelcosure & Eviction Network 2

Standing Against Forelcosure & Eviction Network

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...