Archive for August, 2006

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Women Storm the House and Senate

Anti-Incumbent Mood May Aid Women in 66 Primaries
In an excellent and thoughtful article titled “Anti-Incumbent Mood May Aid Women in 66 Primaries” posted 08/25/06, Allison Stevens, the Washington Bureau Chief of Women’s E News points out that as we celebrate the 86th anniversary of the 19th amendment, we are on track to break the record […]

Anonymous Letter to Campaigns

Caste Cash and Politics
Note from Ian: A copy of this Annonoumous letter arrived in my inbox.
Dear Candidate,
It is with regret that am writing to let you know I will not be attending your next fundraiser - or the one after that. We just plain don’t have the bucks to keep up with the maw that […]

A Conversation with Peter Goldmark

You are invited to a -Critical Issues- Conversation with Peter Goldmark
Come join a conversation with Peter Goldmark on August 29, 2006 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at the West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt Street, Spokane, WA
Discussion will range over topics such as: *Healthcare costs, *Energy independence, *Protecting our Seniors,
*Job and economic growth, […]

Politics - Real and Virtual

Second Life Politics Worth a Second Look
I was doing some research in online learning last week and ran into references to Second Life (SL). Being the curious sort - I checked it out. A few clicks later and I was on Help Island, listening to the birds and learning to move,walk, talk, and dress […]

League Candidate Forums

The League of Women Voters of the Spokane Area will conduct its Primary Election Candidates Forum in the City of Spokane Council Chambers on August 24, 2006, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Contested races for Spokane County Offices and District Court Judicial races will be featured. Pro and con statements will be presented […]