Category Archives: Social justice

Earth’s Population in Perspective

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D. The population of Earth is around 7.8 Billion.   For most people, it is a large figure, that is all.   However, if you condense 7.8 billion in the world into 100 persons,   the percentages … Continue reading →

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Where are the women?

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Might be of interest to the women residents. Thanks to Rosemary W. Join us for a free virtual summit on February 13!         In 2017, NWHM published our groundbreaking report, Where Are the Women?, which explored the … Continue reading →

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Community approaches to misinformation

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.

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A bright light for the future

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Amanda Gorman with James Corden – an interview. Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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“Peace is the presence of justice” – MLK

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diane S. We celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year at a time when our nation has come to a fork in the road and the fate of our democracy depends on the path we take. Just 12 … Continue reading →

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They walked into a bar and…

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Salmon spawn in the upper Columbia after an 80-year hiatus

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From Crosscut by Courtney Flatt Scientists from Colville Tribes and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife say this is an important first step to restoring a healthy population. For the first time in more than 80 years, salmon have spawned … Continue reading →

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U.S. mishandling of COVID echoes the 20th century eugenics movement

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Jim deMaine

by Knute Berger in Crosscut Ed note: In addition to this captivating article, there seem to be a number of undercurrents allowing the pandemic to spread, a major one being the tension between saving older people vs. keeping businesses operating. … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: A Crisis Reveals What Is in Our Hearts

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Jim deMaine

In the NYT: In this past year of change, my mind and heart have overflowed with people. People I think of and pray for, and sometimes cry with, people with names and faces, people who died without saying goodbye to … Continue reading →

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Sign of the times

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.

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Five Great Things Biden Has Already Done

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Jim deMaine

by David Brooks in the NYT Many of our best presidents have been underestimated. Truman was seen as the tool of a corrupt political machine. Eisenhower was supposedly a bumbling middlebrow. Grant was thought a taciturn simpleton. Even F.D.R. was … Continue reading →

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Two virtual events from Age Friendly Seattle

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Our Collective Humanity

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Jim deMaine

    On December 10th, everyday heroes, celebrities and diverse voices from around the world will come together as part of End Well’s Take 10 Event to consider our collective humanity in light of this extraordinarily challenging year. A free … Continue reading →

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Trump Sent a Warning. Let’s Take It Seriously.

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Jim deMaine

By Thomas L. Friedman in the New York Times President Trump has made it unmistakably clear in recent weeks — and even more crystal clear at the Tuesday debate —that there are only two choices before voters on Nov. 3 — … Continue reading →

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Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Jim deMaine

By John Lewis Mr. Lewis, the civil rights leader who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death, to be published upon the day of his funeral. While my time here has now come to an end, I want … Continue reading →

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This tells it all

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F!

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An unknown story for 50 years

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks Sybil-Ann Sir Nicholas George Winton MBE (né Wertheim; 19 May 1909 – 1 July 2015) was a British banker and humanitarian who established an organisation to rescue children at risk from Nazi Germany. Born to German-Jewish parents who had emigrated to Britain at the beginning of the … Continue reading →

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Lift Every Voice – the Black National Anthem

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine

How about having this anthem sung after the National Anthem at major sporting events where African American athletes predominate.

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Black Lives Matter – Silent March tomorrow June 12th from 1-4 PM

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County is calling for a statewide day of action in support of all Black lives in Washington State on Friday, June 12th. The day of action will include a general strike and a silent march to … Continue reading →

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Back to the bunker?

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From the NYT “Take back your city NOW,” Mr. Trump wrote in a tweet directed at Mayor Jenny Durkan and Gov. Jay Inslee. “If you don’t do it, I will. This is not a game.” The president added, “Domestic Terrorists have taken … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter – statewide strike & march

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Dear friends, Black Lives Matter – Seattle/King County is organizing a statewide strike and silent march this Friday, June 12, to support Black lives in Washington State. In solidarity with growing calls to address systemic racism and end racial violence … Continue reading →

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The movement to defund the police is wrong, and here’s why

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Jim deMaine

By Jacqueline B. Helfgott Special to The Seattle Times Jacqueline B. Helfgott is professor and director of the Seattle University Department of Criminal Justice Crime and Justice Research Center. She serves on the Seattle Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Committee. In the days … Continue reading →

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Wear orange tomorrow June 5th

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Joe and Alice W. Next Friday, June 5, 2020 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day—also known as Wear Orange—a day when gun violence prevention advocates across the country wear orange to honor the victims of gun violence and … Continue reading →

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Clergy gathers at St. James Friday at noon

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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We Need National Service. Now. — David Brooks

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Jim deMaine

The formative moment for a new generation. Ed note: What a brilliant moment it would be for young people to have the opportunity to serve during this pandemic–and beyond. Not only does society have great needs, but young people need … Continue reading →

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