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Jul 09
A while back, the 11th LD Dems voted to endorse a resolution that would create paid sick leave for employees in Seattle. I’d just like to do a little follow up… and actions like ours apparently make a difference. On Wednesday, July 6th, parts of the Seattle City Council were taking public comment on this. …
Jul 08
Our treasurer, Shirley Gaunt-Smith, has resigned for personal reasons. The entire 11th LD Democrats organization thanks her for her service. At our general meeting on July 19th, 2011, we will take nominations for someone to fill the vacancy. Roxanne Kangas has filed written notice that she will be running for the position. This notice is …
Jul 07
Thanks to Zack Hudgins for sharing this article. The Republicans have turned their back on what Reagan said in 1983 during another debt ceiling debate: Here’s how President Reagan reacted to crazy talk about not raising the national debt limit in 1983: “The full consequences of a default — or even the serious prospect of …
Jul 01
From Martha: (Resolution is here: 2011-6 Resolution to Reinstate Glass-Steagall banking regulations ) I’ve attached the edited and revised edition that I will introduce. It is relevant that McDermott and Cantwelll are on board with the proposals of the resolution, and not relevant that Multnomah County Democrats are. “the U.S. Congress and Senate have attempted …
Jun 29
I’m taking a little bit of personal privilege here… This year, I walked with the King County Democrats group at the Pride Parade in Seattle in June 2011. Ann Martin organized the group. In any case, I walked with the group and photographed the parade from the Dems perspective. In these shots, there are some …
Jun 27
Democratic Congressman Jay Inslee officially launched his campaign for governor Monday with a call to build “a working Washington” by attracting and growing innovative companies across the state. Speaking to a small crowd of supporters at a Seattle biofuels firm, Inslee promoted green jobs as a way out of the economic doldrums. Read the rest …
Jun 24
From the Huffington Post: The best day Republicans have had in the last few months was the day of the midterm election. Since then, they’ve floundered. They’ve fought to redefine rape, defund cancer screening for women, end Medicare as we know it, cut home heating help for poor seniors, cut food for poor children, and …
Jun 23
11th District Democrats Election Candidate Endorsements as of September 21, 2011 The following candidates were endorsed by the body of the 11th Legislative District Democrats at our regular monthly meetings. Candidates not endorsed are not listed. The minimum required to endorse is two-thirds of those participating and present during the vote of the individual candidate. If …
Jun 22
Wednesday, June 29 6:30-8:30 p.m. Shoreline City Hall Council Chambers 17500 Midvale Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133 Thursday, June 30 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bellevue City Hall Council Chambers 450 110th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004 Thursday, July 7 6:30-8:30 p.m. Highline Community College Building 7 2400 S 240th Street Des Moines, WA 98198 Tuesday, July 12 …
Jun 22
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