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Labels, despite their convenience, are dangerous. Chiune Sugihara (杉原 千畝1 January 1900 – 31 July 1986) was a Japanese diplomat who served as Vice-Consul for the Empire of Japan in Lithuania. During World War II, he helped several thousand Jews leave the country … Continue reading →

Unlike a member of the public, the officer gets a “cooling off” period before he has to respond to any questions. Unlike a member of the public, the officer under investigation is privy to the names of his complainants and … Continue reading →

If you needed any more proof that government bureaucracy is a horribly inefficient manger of money, new analysis of Federal spending shows that the government spends over $61,000 per year for every household below the poverty line. from the Weekly … Continue reading →

Because We Must Because We Must is founded on the idea that all forms of oppression and, in turn, the struggles against them, are intimately connected. The subjugation of the earth, it’s non-human animal inhabitants, and the people that are … Continue reading →

The Common Dreams 2012 Reader Survey results are in. Between Nov. 1st and 12PM EST Monday, 15,767 of our readers weighed in on a wide variety of issues – including who they would vote for for US President Tuesday. The key highlights: 74% of our … Continue reading →

TO: Hon. Richard A. Jones, Seattle fed. district court judge – (206)370-8870 Jenny Durkan, esq., Seattle fed. prosecutor – (800)797-6722; (206)553-0882 RE: federal Grand Jury Resisters Leah-Lynn Plante, Matt Duran, Kteeo, Matthew Pfeiffer Judge/Counselor, It’s been said (the Greeks) even … Continue reading →

Declassified Docs Reveal Military Operative Spied on WA Peace Groups, Activist Friends Stunned Newly declassified documents reveal that an active member of Students for a Democratic Society and Port Militarization Resistance in Washington state was actually an informant for the … Continue reading →

After receiving a subpoena last week to testify before the Seattle federal Grand Jury on Nov. 7 @ 9:00am, Matthew Pfeiffer publicly proclaimed he would *never* cooperate with government authorities while admitting he expected nothing less from them in turn. … Continue reading →

Last Minute Candidate Shopping: Much can be gleaned from the video clip of these 2 candidates posted elsewhere on this blog presenting their positions at a candidates forum held 10-16-12 @ Shelton’s Oakland Bay Jr. High School. In that forum … Continue reading →

Welcome to the first article in the “What’s on My Mind” e-bulletin–a series of short position papers in which I will share my thoughts and perspectives–and seek yours–on particular issues facing us in Mason County. We are launching this communiqué … Continue reading →