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Originally published by PEACEVOICE, peacevoice.info Call him a misguided hero or villain, but the man who killed the United Healthcare CEO struck a nerve, exposing a deep rage shared by many Americans across the political spectrum — anger at an industry that earns obscene profits from the suffering of others.…
Reconstructed from notes on a lecture given December 16, 2024 sponsored by Palestine Action of South Sound (PASS) In examining Syria today, it is important to begin with the needs, desires, concerns and possibilities of the Syrian people, especially the popular classes, women, and ethnic and religious groups that have…
On December 27, 2024 the Israeli army stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital, setting it on fire, and forcibly removed patients and staff from the hospital. At the time Kamal Adwan was the last remaining major medical facility in north Gaza. Dr Mads Gilbert posted this description of what took place that…
Originally published by PEACEVOICE, peacevoice.info Is Putin conducting genocidal acts on Ukrainians? Looks like Israel is, ironically, attempting some sort of genocide against Gazans, with Hamas trying their version of a genocidal attack against Israel on 7 October 2023. How about China’s aggression against the Uyghurs or Myanmar’s against Rohingyas?…
Housing Instability – A Solutions Forum – Capitol Convention Center, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater – January 15, 6:30 to 8:00pm sponsored by The League of Women Voters, NAACP, and Olympia for All : We encourage progressives and socialists to show up at this event and make our voices heard…
INDEX Local News State Lands Commissioner Race Will Decide Whether Legacy Forest Remains in Our Capitol State Forest—and Statewide Candidate Statement: Bob Iyall for State Senate District 22 Information on Registration (Even Same Day), Ballots and Ballot boxes for November 5 Election Vote NO on All Four Initiatives: 2066, 2109,…
In a historic vote that could reshape environmental protection, Everett, Washington became the first city in the state to grant legally enforceable rights to a natural ecosystem. Everett Initiative 24-03, which gives the Snohomish River Watershed legal standing in court, passed this November with a decisive 57% of the vote…
Environmental and Open Government advocate Arthur West has filed a suit in the United States District Court in Washington DC claiming that the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project (“Project”) violates the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This follows on the heels of a September 27 suit filed in Thurston County Superior…
I don’t know but its worth finding out. Pavement, warehouses, roads and new housing. All create ‘polluted’ runoff. The Clean Water Act was established to protect our water. And in order to get a permit to build, one must get a suite of permits, one of which is a permit…
Before a strong hurricane hits, millions of people are evacuated from the area. Why would anyone deliberately head into the danger zone? That is exactly what Red Cross volunteers do. I interviewed Stephanie Gilstrom, an Olympia resident who is a licensed mental health clinician. Since retiring six years ago, she…
The Hands On Children’s Museum on the East Bay waterfront is planning a fourth expansion since it opened in 1996. The HOCM sits atop one of the most contaminated hotspots on Port property. From the late 1880’s until 1968, it was the site of timber-related industries which caused soil and…
Throughout courtrooms across America we hear words like “fair”, “harsh”, and “too lenient” being thrown around as if crime deserves an equal standard when being addressed regardless of what state or territory it’s conducted in. But wait a minute… This brings up a good point: Why shouldn’t there be a…
As a seemingly comforting phrase for those struggling with the results of the recent U.S. presidential election, I’ve heard variants of “It’s okay, we survived the first term.” While this may be a well-intentioned attempt to provide comfort to those in distress, it deserves a more thoughtful examination. A parent…
Across the country, millions and millions of citizens who supported Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign are no longer walking around in a haze, instead moving toward the light. Still, there is emotional fallout that needs our attention. Our nerves are frayed; it’s impossible to ignore the stress. It’s a good time…
He Ran the Table Unbelievably, Donald Trump not only won the presidency – capturing the popular and electoral votes necessary to do so fair and square – but he also ran the table, meaning his party likely controls both houses of Congress and the Supreme Court. Whatever he wants to…
Donald Trump’s latest rollout of his hyper nationalist “America First” policy underscores the world’s long-term slide toward catastrophe. Within nations, when conflicts inevitably erupt, there are laws, as well as police, courts, and governments that enforce the laws. On the global level, however, the situation approaches international anarchy. Although the United Nations, the International…
“America is for Americans – Americans only!” The words are those of Stephen Miller, speaking last month at the infamous Madison Square Garden rally, but they define Donald Trump. This is the message – the cry from the mountaintop – he brought to the country . . . at least to…
Originally published by Visual Capitalist, at https://www.visualcapitalist.com/u-s-military-spending-vs-other-top-countries/ U.S. Military Spending vs Other Top Countries The U.S. is well known for its immense military and defense spending. In 2020, the nation ranked #1 in the world in terms of military spending at $778 billion outpacing the next nine highest spenders, which…
DSHS Mobile Office is Coming – Olympia library parking lot 313 8th Ave SE – December 2, 11-3pm Hop on board to apply for food, cash, and/or medical benefits. You can also drop off paperwork, complete a review, make changes to an existing case or request a replacement EBT card. Emergency Financial First Aid…
In the September and October issues of Works in Progress, WIP published articles and opinion pieces related to the November 5, 2024 election. As a reminder, as usual those opinions do not represent the opinions of WIP, but rather those of the authors. Despite WIP requesting statements from all…
Works in Progress will publish remembrances of Glen Anderson in this issue and the next. Please send your remembrances, even if only a few lines, to olywip@gmail.com
During the November 5 general election voters will decide who will be the next Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, the head of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The winner of that office will be crucial in the fight to protect Legacy Forest in our local Capitol State Forest.…
Works in Progress asked candidates in all Thurston County races to submit statements, but did not receive responses from all candidates. I’m Bob Iyall, a long time Thurston County resident, Nisqually Tribe elder, and proud candidate for State Senate. I’m a retired, 45-year member, of the Bricklayers and Allied…
Voter Registration Information Washington State implemented Same Day Voter Registration in the August 2019 Primary Election. You may register to vote online, by mail, voter registration drive or by any other means up to 8 days prior to Election Day. You may register to vote in-person and update your voter registration address up to 8…
Initiative 2066: “This measure would repeal or prohibit certain laws and regulations that discourage natural gas use and/or promote electrification, and require utilities and local governments to provide natural gas to eligible customers” (from the Voters’ Pamphlet, General Election November 5, 2024). This initiative is quite complex: it will repeal…