Dear Friends: On July 28th, Medicare celebrates its 47th Birthday. Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid are the “crown jewels” of our national social insurance system. Despite widespread public support, politicians in Wasshington DC want to privatize or outright eliminate Medicare, and severely cut Medicaid and Social Security.. WA State Alliance for Retired Americans (WASARA) & …
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Jul 17
The August 7th primary
I’m not talking about the weather. I’m talking about Washington State’s early August primary election – now only 21 days away. Ballots will arrive in your mailbox later this week. The August 7th primary is right in the middle of the Dog Days of Summer – a difficult time to campaign and a very tough …
Jul 17
Congressman Jim McDermott To Join 7th Annual AM1090 Forum
July 16, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paul Van Erem Office: 206/805-1090 Email: paul@am1090seattle.com Congressman Jim McDermott To Join 7th Annual AM1090 Forum AM1090 SEATTLE ADDS TO ALL STAR LINE UP: JIM MCDERMOTT, RON REAGAN, THOM HARTMANN, RANDI RHODES & MORE TOGETHER ON ONE STAGE TO DISCUSS THE MAJOR POLITICAL AND PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES FACING …
Jul 13
Fundraising for our National Delegates
Hey folks, we need your help! Our delegates to the national convention could use some help raising funds for the convention in Charlotte, NC. How can you help? Donate $20.12 to our organization. All of these $20.12 donations will be donated to our delegates: Donate online here: http://bit.ly/xxeazd Donate raffle prizes for our July meeting …
Jul 13
Mobile web site
For the time being, I’ve disabled the mobile-friendly version of our website. Why? Another website I maintain was hacked through the plugin that detects mobile browsers. Until I’m satisified that the plugin in safe (or I find another one), I’m going to leave it disabled for now. Sorry about any inconvenience that might cause.
Jul 06
11th LD August Picnic at Crystal Springs Park Noon- 4:00pm
https://docs.google.com/open?id=1QK8etS4LiSeEc1iPjzHIsqbAGQL-Pp_32MWtQ5OjEPZ-0K0Qkk1h1YNwE6OC SAVE THE DATE! Saturday 8/18/2012 11th Legislative District (425)652-9549 Azziem H. Underwood, Chair Suggested Donation $20.12 August Picnic at Crystal Springs Park Noon until 4:00pm Location: 15832 51st Avenue South This 11 acre park is located on a hillside with views of the Cascade range to the east and the City of Seattle to …
Jun 15
State won’t print Voter’s Guide for primary
From The Seattle Times: Voters casting ballots in the state’s primary election this year won’t be getting a printed Voter’s Guide from the Secretary of State’s Office in the mail. Instead, counties will publish election information and decide whether to include state and federal races in their voter pamphlets. Printing a Voter’s Guide would have …
Jun 05
Paycheck Equality: It’s Not a Suggestion,
Paycheck Equality: It’s Not a Suggestion, It’s the LawMay 31, 2012 by Anny Bolgiano, Intern, Coalition of Labor Union Women Q: What’s better than paycheck equity legislation? A: Effective paycheck equity legislation.The government makes a lot of suggestions and recommendations to us Americans. The CDC recommends staying home when you have the flu and getting …
May 30
May 30 Tech4Obama Seattle event w/Innovation leader
HEY PEOPLE IN THE TECH COMMUNITY (or folks w/Tech friends) Please join Tech4Obama on Wednesday, May 30th at 6:30pm to hear about tech & the Obama campaign from Steven Van Roekel and Michael Slaby (Obama for America’s Chief Integration & Innovation Officer). Logistics: Where: Portage Bay Café, South Lake Union, 391 Terry Ave N. Seattle …
May 30
Sign Up for June Voter Registration: St. Martin’s Shelter, Fremont Fair, Pride Parade, and more!
We had a packed schedule in May with events including Cinco De Mayo, the U District Street Fair, Folklife Festival, phone banking with Win Win, and other events that OFA volunteers hosted – thank you all for making each of these events a great success! June is an important month for voter registration as the …
May 28
2012 Democratic State Convention
Note: National Convention Delegates and State Convention Committee Members are not automatic delegates to the State Convention. To be a delegate or alternate to the State Convention you must have been elected as such at your legislative district caucus or county convention during the weekend of April 28th and 29th. If you are not a …
May 25
Washington Conservation Voters names Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-11) 2012 Legislator of the Year
Zack Hudgins is 2012 Legislator of the Year May 23, 2012 Seattle – Washington Conservation Voters, the political voice for the environment, today named state Representative Zack Hudgins (D-11, Tukwila) its 2012 “Legislator of the Year” for his outstanding leadership during the legislative session. “Rep. Zack Hudgins demonstrated exceptional leadership on several critical issues affecting …
May 22
Arthur L. (“Mac”) McDONALD
Arthur L. (“Mac”) McDONALD Age 92. Born August 29, 1919 in Oroville, WA; died May 8 in Des Moines, WA. Graduate of Kent High School, 1937, and a WWII vet, Mac lived for 50 years in Tukwila, and for the past sixat Judson Park Retirement Community. Memorial service will be at Riverton Park United Methodist …
May 21
8th Congressional District Caucus results
May 20, 2012 Presidental Elector Elector, Elizabeth Satiacum Alternate Elector: James Green =============================================== Delegetes elected for President Barack Obama Women: Nisha NariyaKaren Keleman Dorothy Willard =============================================== Men: Azziem Hassan Underwood, Ricardo Polintan, Dan Carpita, Jon Ferguson Azziem Hassan Underwood, Chair 8th &11th Legislative District 425-652-9549 Cell & Text Please don’t print this unless you really …