(MODS: I wasn't sure if posting about communities is OK, but I think this is very relevant to Seattle at the moment. And now moreso after the power outage ( Read more... )

http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/westboro_baptist_church_to_picket_a_taking_back_sunday_show/Read more... )

Anyone know anyone in the rotunda tonight? Are they tweeting/blogging?

I'm just curious as what the scene is like.

In January, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations can spend unlimited $$ in our elections.

In July, Target gave $150,000 to the anti-gay, anti-worker candidate for Gov. of MN.

Last week, a quarter million people pledged to boycott Target

Saturday . . .

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I thought that Seattle would get a kick out of this article from Mother Jones and why Nickels wasn't reelected to Lord over us. The author of the article and Nickels boil it down to the snowstorm and the plastic bag tax. The end of the article wonders what Mayor McCheese will be up to after he leaves office next month, apparently he has spoken with ( Read more... )

Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman, host of the daily, grassroots, global, radio/TV news hour Democracy Now!, is on a national speaking tour to mark DN!'s 13th anniversary and launch her new book, Breaking the Sound Barrier.WHEN: Today, November 24, 3pm - 5pm ( Read more... )

So, who are you voting for in the City of Seattle Mayor and King County Exec races? And why are you voting for them?

Glenn Beck's coming to Seattle
On Saturday afternoon, September 26th, Glenn Beck is speaking at Safeco Field in Seattle. Come to the rally, led by The King County Democrats and many other organizations, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at 1250 1st Ave, Seattle -- the west side of 1st Ave across from Safeco Field.

Glenn Beck's coming to Mount Vernon ( Read more... )

Does anyone have any information on the Iran solidarity rallies that are taking place today/tomorrow?
I've heard of one at the Sculpture Park tonight from 7-9pm and one tomorrow at Green Lake that starts at 7, but that's about all I know. Any other details (especially where at Green Lake this rally will be) would be appreciated. ThanksI guess I now ( Read more... )

Can we compile somewhat of an official list of anti-choice health care providers & clinics in Seattle to boycott now that GW passed this new Federal rule? Thank you.