Robert Kangas

I'm the volunteer webmaster for the 11th LD Democrats. I'm a software engineer by day, photographer by night.

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King County Democrats Reorganization 2012

KC Dems Reorg 12/08/2012, a set on Flickr. These photos were taken at the King County Democrats reorganization meeting on 12/08/2012.

King County Democrats

Congrats to Karl de Jong, the new chair of King County Democrats.

Honoring Margarita Prentice

Thanks to everyone who made our holiday party a success! Here are some photos I took tonight:

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Last reminder… I promise! Our holiday party is tonight!

Sorry for all the spam, but you get one last reminder.  Our holiday party is tonight (12/4/2012) Holiday Party From: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Renton Carpenter’s Hall, 231 Burnett Ave North, Renton, WA We hope to see you all there!

Fiscal Cliff: Losing in the court of public opinion

With congressional Republicans and President Obama nowhere near one another when it comes to the ongoing fiscal talks, the likelihood of failure at the end of the month is quite high. Who would the American mainstream hold responsible for the mess? According a newWashington Post-Pew Research Center poll, it’s not a close call. More on Rachel …

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Say thank you to President Clinton

From Chelsea Clinton: My dad is usually the first to say that it’s people like you, working together who create change in the world. And I couldn’t agree more. I also think he deserves a big “thank you” for everything he’s done in the past year – especially the inspiring work that doesn’t make the …

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Save progressive radio in Seattle

It was just announced that AM 1090 will drop progressive talk and switch to an all sports format after the first of the year. Progressive radio listeners in the greater Seattle area are appalled at the prospect of losing the great progressive radio shows hosted by Ed Shultz, Thom Hartmann, Norman Goldman, Randi Rhodes, Stephanie …

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Holiday party reminder… it’s tomorrow!

The holiday party is tomorrow (12/4/2012). Please join us!

AFGE request: Take action to support Soc. Sec., Medicare & Medicaid, December 5th

On Wednesday, December 5th, AFGE Local 3937 will lead actions statewide  to support Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. The locations and times are below. The message will be: –    No cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid, including cost of living adjustments –     No more office closings, reduced service hours, pushing of Internet self-service, or staffing cuts …

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Speak Out to Keep Taxes From Going Up on the Middle Class

Tell us what $2,000 means to you and your family: http://wh.gov/my2k

EIS public scoping meeting on Gateway Pacific Terminal, Cherry Point (Coal trains) – 12/13

The EIS public scoping meeting for the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal is coming up soon! 4-7 p.m. Thursday, December 13 Washington State Convention Center, Ballroom 6F 800 Convention Place Seattle, WA   The facility will ship Powder River Basin (WY) coal overseas, with the coal traveling from WY to Cherry Point via downtown Seattle in …

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Food and toy donations

Don’t forget your food or new toy donations when you come to the Holiday party on Tuesday, December 4th. The cupboards are almost bare and Santa’s sack needs filling to make sure every girl and boy has a gift this holiday season. Thank you for remembering!!!

PSARA:Nov. 28 call Congress-No Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security

Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action: Uniting Generations for a Secure Future Tuesday, November 28, President Jeff Johnson of the WA State Labor Council, AFL-CIO will be in D.C. He will be urging our Congressional delegation not to support any “grand compromise” that cuts Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid. Jeff has asked us to to …

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Holiday Party Reminder… just over a week away!

The holiday party is less than 10 days away.

Restructuring Renton Service for RapidRide F

While Metro won’t be making any changes in north-central Seattle with the opening of RapidRide E next September, the agency is proposing some minor changes to the bus network in Renton with the concurrent opening of RapidRide F. The F Line will replace Route 140, boosting peak headways to ten minutes, and extending frequent service …

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