Category Archives: Law

Thanks to civics teacher’s efforts, last convicted witch in Massachusetts is exonerated

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From the ABA Journal. Thanks to Bob P. An eighth grade civics teacher, working with her students, helped win the exoneration of the last convicted witch in Massachusetts. Teacher Carrie LaPierre of the North Andover Middle School in Massachusetts used … Continue reading →

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Dutch House Approves to Make Work From Home a Legal Right

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. By Diederik Baazil and Pablo Fernandez Cras in Bloomberg News The Dutch parliament approved legislation to establish work-from-home as a legal right, making the Netherlands one of the first countries to grant remote working flexibility by … Continue reading →

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Women Declare Themselves Corporations to Force Supreme Court to Grant Them Rights as People

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. By Andy Borowitz June 27, 2022 WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Millions of American women and girls have declared themselves corporations in order to force the United States Supreme Court to grant them rights as people, legal observers have … Continue reading →

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If Clarence Thomas were consistent, he’d oppose Loving v. Virginia

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. Ed note: My wife and I were married in Pennsylvania in 1964. This would have been illegal in Virginia at that time. The Loving v. Virginia case of went to the Supreme Court in 1967, giving … Continue reading →

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The new Alito-Cavanaugh-Barrett Line

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Netflix – “Loving” – a tribute to Juneteenth

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

It’s ironic that both father’s day and Juneteenth are both today. Until 1967, an African American was not allowed to marry a person of another race in the state of Virginia (including all southern states and many others). Their children … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Monroe v. Samuel Alito

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Two residents sent me this article by the acerbic Maureen Dowd from the NYT. You may or may not agree, but she writes well and makes some interesting points. Click here to read her op-ed piece.

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What right do you have to ….

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Susan Collins Shocked That Brett Kavanaugh Would Ever Lie to a Woman

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. by Andy Borowitz WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Senator Susan Collins, who had been assured by Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 that he considered Roe v. Wade “settled law,” said today that she was “shocked” that the Supreme Court … Continue reading →

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Are you really shocked?

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.

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Budget Signed by Governor Includes Study of Insurance Oversight of CCRCs

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: If you haven’t yet joined WACCRA (Washington Association of Continuing Care Retirement Communities), please consider doing so. This organization advocates for rights and protections for those of us residing in CCRCs–a relatively new concept that is just beginning … Continue reading →

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Report from the 2022 legislative session

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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The two magic words

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Update from Heather Cox Richardson

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C.

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Democracy not violence: Americans, please take this pledge

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put B. If you would like to see who has signed on already, the list is available at www.democracynotviolence.us by clicking on “Signers.”  By Brian Baird Special to The Seattle Times On the anniversary of the worst attack on … Continue reading →

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What we know so far about the events of January 6th

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Democracy at Risk

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Update from Helen Cox Richardson

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Exemptions for sale: How a central Washington doctor helped workers dodge vaccine mandate

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Chris Ingalls, Taylor Mirfendereski From King5. Thanks to Mike C. An Ellensburg doctor removed her mask as she entered a small medical exam room in October and began signing a COVID-19 vaccine exemption form for a first-time patient, without asking … Continue reading →

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Infrastructure Bill from AARP WA

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rick B.

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Ask the Doctor – My interviews with Michael Hebb

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Michael Hebb is an innovative and influential cultural figure, entrepreneur and activist, described by the New York Times as an “underground restaurateur, impresario and provocateur.” He believes that the dinner table is one of the most effective (and overlooked) vehicles … Continue reading →

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Information on the Seattle Police

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Jim deMaine

from Mike Caplow. Scroll down for the graphs and data.

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