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Physicians for a National Health Program annual meeting, July 17 at UW
Posted on Author Martha Koester
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. […]
Allied with ALEC: Washington State’s “Dirty Half-Dozen”
Posted on Author Matthew Thuney
The infamously stealthy pro-corporate, anti-worker American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has infiltrated deep into our Washington state legislature.Some legislators, supposedly elected to represent their down-home constituents, actually fork over hefty membership fees to ALEC. In return for their “contribution,” your elected representatives get to hobnob with corporate lobbyists and right-wing special interest groups who urge […]
Democratic leaders caught on video with Tim Eyman
Posted on Author admin
Everyone should know by now that Republicans serve the 1%. But one weekend in Olympia I caught on video Democratic leaders doing something inappropriate with Tim Eyman. (From the left to the right in the video: Larry Springer, Jim Kastama, Tim Eyman, Christine Gregoire, Frank Chopp, Steve Hobbs, Brian Hatfield) As reported here, the Road […]