Progressive Politics in Eastern Washington

A progressive's view of Washington state and local politics, focusing on Eastern Washington. Not an official blog of any political organization. Find me on Bluesky @commited1.bsky.social

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill: Disinvesting in the Common Good

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The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB), championed by Donald Trump and Republican leadership, is being marketed as a pro-growth, pro-t...

Monday, June 16, 2025

Countering "King" Trump [Second Draft]

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Constructive Actions Citizens Can Take to Counter Trump To counter the authoritarian drift of Donald Trump’s second-term executive agenda (...

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Where is Donald Trump Headed in his Second Term?

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Note: This essay was generated using ChatGPT. The following questions were put to the app: 1."What are the principal components of Pres...

Saturday, May 3, 2025

What goes around comes around

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December 4, 2020 Dear Dr. Badalamente, Thank you for contacting me regarding the importance of addressing global climate change. I appreci...

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Cancer is on my Mind

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Facebook opens by asking, "What's on your mind?" Cancer is on my mind. I had a dear friend and pillar of the community here ...

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Stay Silent and Stay Powerless Against Trump’s Tyranny

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By Ralph Nader March 14, 2025 There are reasons why influential or knowledgeable Americans are staying silent as the worsening fascist...

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Thank you for your service

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My wife and I are both Air Force veterans. We met and married in Bitburg, Germany, while assigned to the 36th TFW. I made the Air Force a ca...

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