I went to the Poverty 101 seminar held by Everett Gospel Mission on August 16th. One theme was how society sees poverty as a character flaw, and how some of the current systems we have reinforce that idea.
By Marjorie O’Rourke (August 26, 2025)
—American Versions of Proportional Representation—
—Repeal 1967 Statute—
—Call to Action—
By Krist Novoselić (August 12, 2025)
—Local Advocate's Reading of Executive Order—
—The meaning of the word "only"—
—Rejecting Caricature of Housing First—
By Krist Novoselić (July 31, 2025)
—Primary Votes Count Big—Even When You Don’t Recognize the Names—
—Drainage Districts and Charter Commissions: Yes, It’s Time to Vote—
By Damon Townsend (July 29, 2025)
—Katie Wilson: Seattle’s Mamdani—
—Pizza for Less!—
By Krist Novoselić (July 25, 2025)
—Seattle’s Social Housing Thought Police—
—Election of New Officers—
Report on June 26, 2025 Seattle Social Housing board meeting. By Jesse A. James (July 16, 2025)
June’s Seattle Social Housing Board meeting covered some real estate acquisition issues, but was mostly about an investigation into CEO Roberto Jiménez’ alleged behavior. There was also an election for treasurer and board chair. The investigation and election reveal a rift between two factions.