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Poverty 101 Seminar

Stariway to Heaven.

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)


Texas Redistricting and the Fight Over Power

Krist Novoselic.

—American Versions of Proportional Representation—
—Repeal 1967 Statute—
—Call to Action—

By Krist Novoselić (August 12, 2025)


Housing First Could Continue Under Trump

People marching for recovery.

—Local Advocate's Reading of Executive Order—
—The meaning of the word "only"—
—Rejecting Caricature of Housing First—

By Krist Novoselić (July 31, 2025)


One Week to Go: Don’t Skip the August 5th Ballot

—Primary Votes Count Big—Even When You Don’t Recognize the Names—

—Drainage Districts and Charter Commissions: Yes, It’s Time to Vote—

Owl voting / Owl at beach.

By Damon Townsend (July 29, 2025)


THIS IS YOUR CITY: De-Growth Seattle

—Katie Wilson: Seattle’s Mamdani—
—Pizza for Less!—

Katie Wilson teleconference image.

Why Katie Wilson believes job opportunity and economic success is a problem.

By Krist Novoselić (July 25, 2025)


The Stress of Faction

—Seattle’s Social Housing Thought Police—
—Election of New Officers—

Skewed SSH Logo.

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.


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