Acknowledgment of the truth is essential for wholeness and healing After reading Desmond Tutu’s No Future Without Forgiveness, I think about the state of our … Read More »
February 2016
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Needless barriers to housing
Policy changes are necessary to address the situation of those homeless January 28 was this year’s annual Point in Time homeless census to track the … Read More »
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Movie review: The Big Short
The devastation of the Great Recession cost seven million working people their homes, almost nine million their jobs, and ushered in a new era in … Read More »
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Olympia alternative education options abound
Olympia is an alternative hub—home to the Procession of the Species, The Evergreen State College, and an amazing alternative music scene—so it makes sense the … Read More »
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Book review
Gaia Conspiracy: The Last Days of Homo Rapiens 2010 / 377 pages With any press exposure to thinking people, Don Richardson’s Gaia Conspiracy—The Last Days … Read More »
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Two vignettes and the totalitarian rhetoric of Donald Trump
Views from without and within Vignette # 1: Bad eating habits A few decades ago in Latin America, depending on considerations of class and culture, … Read More »
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From constitutional rights to human rights
The King I wish I had known The representation of Martin Luther King Jr. that I grew up with, being only 10 years old when … Read More »
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The truth must be told
The in-custody death of Raymond Eacret Raymond Eacret, 34 years old and a proud Yurok Tribal Member from Trinidad Rancheria, of Eureka, CA, died “in … Read More »
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In memory of the great Rosa Luxemburg
Rosa Luxemburg [1871-1919], the Polish-born revolutionary and writer, was one of the most original theoretical minds of the early twentieth century. Her work stands as … Read More »
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Remembering Joel Nelson
Joel Nelson, a graduate of North Thurston High School and school athelic, was a son, brother, and lover. His life struggles were brought to a … Read More »
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Free tax assistance in Thurston County
2015 Income Tax Preparation In partnership with the AARP, the Thurston Asset Building Coalition is offering free tax preparation services throughout Thurston County during this … Read More »
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Thurston Asset Building Coalition
MISSION & VISION Our mission is to connect partners and community resources to promote opportunities for people with limited incomes to become more resilient and … Read More »
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Save This Date – Saturday, March 26 – If you want your vote to count
This year is a Presidential Election year and the Primary season will probably have begun by the time you read this. In our state the … Read More »
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Oh Citizens United has divided us
Oh Citizens United has divided us Into those with voices and those who cannot speak And it looks like corruption, like democracy disruption And the … Read More »