http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:11:11 -0700 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:31:11 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Greg-Nickels-concedes-Seattle-mayors-race?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner In a room packed with supporters, city workers, and media, at 10:00 AM this morning Mayor Greg Nickels strode to the podium to deliver what some had already guessed would be his election concession speech. Although consistently placing first in polls... Democrats Seattle politics mayor election mayor's race City of Seattle Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:31:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Greg-Nickels-concedes-Seattle-mayors-race?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Who-will-become-Seattles-new-mayor?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner The mayoral race is especially tight for three candidates, Nickels, Mallahan, and McGinn. Who will emerge in the top two after primary ballots are completely counted? Pollsters are describing it as a "jump ball."KIRO was reporting the resul... washington state Seattle election mayor's race City of Seattle Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:34:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Who-will-become-Seattles-new-mayor?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m7d28-James-Donaldson-wants-us-to-look-up-to-our-potential?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner  James Donaldson is a tall man and he feels that the citizens of Seattle have much to look up to in the future. Yesterday he held a press conference to outline his plans for the city  if he is elected as mayor. He strikes an optimistic... Seattle politics mayor mayor's race City of Seattle James Donaldson Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:35:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m7d28-James-Donaldson-wants-us-to-look-up-to-our-potential?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Judge-evicts-Nickelsville-residents-occupying-Washington-State-DOT--land?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner I The homeless encampment, NIckelsville, named for Seattle Mayor Greg NIckels, was forced to move today when U.S. District Judge Ricardo S. Martinez notified them of his decision to turn down the resident's temporary restraining order request earli... activism City of Seattle homeless Nickelsville Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:16:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Judge-evicts-Nickelsville-residents-occupying-Washington-State-DOT--land?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Socialism-Conference-2009-is-this-their-time?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner  Capitalism has collapsed; major banks, brokerage firms, and insurance companies needed a bailout; unemployment is over 9.5%; food banks are overwhelmed. Congress doesn't seem hurrried to act on pressing matters such as health care reform, which... socialism Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:50:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Socialism-Conference-2009-is-this-their-time?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Senator-Maria-Cantwell-Does-she-support-health-coops-or-the-public-option?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner The health care debate is heating up this week as nearly 10,000 people demonstrated in Washington D.C. yesterday.President Obama has asked Congress to consider a public option for it's upcoming health care reform bill to help cover the nearly 50 mill... Democrats healthcare activism politics Senator Maria Cantwell Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:20:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Senator-Maria-Cantwell-Does-she-support-health-coops-or-the-public-option?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Michael-McGinn-wants-to-be-Seattles-mayor?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner What does Michael McGinn want to do as mayor? He wants to rebuild the public schools, create a technology infrastructure to plan for the future economy (widespread broadband access) and work on building a better transportation structure, especially i... Democrats Seattle politics election mayor's race City of Seattle Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:14:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Michael-McGinn-wants-to-be-Seattles-mayor?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Susan-Hutchison-is-she-planning-to-be-King-County-Executive-of-all-the-citizens?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner There is a KING 5 poll circulating at the moment which shows that Susan Hutchison, a former KIRO TV news anchor and now a candidate for King Country Executive, is holding a commanding lead over her opponents at 34%. The other candidates, Larry Philli... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:54:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Susan-Hutchison-is-she-planning-to-be-King-County-Executive-of-all-the-citizens?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d9-James-Donaldson-wants-to-be-your-mayor?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner James Donaldson is a former Sonics basketball player and likes to say that Seattle should elect a mayor who stands "head and shoulders above the rest." For him, this is literally true of course, he is 7'2" tall, which is excellent for ... Democrats washington state City of Seattle James Donaldson Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:48:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d9-James-Donaldson-wants-to-be-your-mayor?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Candidate-forums-for-city-attorney-mayor-and-king-county-executive?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner Seattle Democrats from the 11th, 36th, 37th,43rd, and 46th districts held a candidate forum at the Seattle Labor Temple last night to all office seekers to present their views in advance of the upcoming August 18th primary vote. Candidates for S... Democrats healthcare washington state environment Seattle politics mayor election Drago mayor's race City of Seattle Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:58:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Candidate-forums-for-city-attorney-mayor-and-king-county-executive?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Healthcare-for-all-in-2009-rally-on-saturday-at-Pratt-park?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner  On a beautiful sunny day, Healthcare-NOW!,  United for National Health Care and over 150 other organizations banded together  Saturday afternoon to hold a rally at Pratt Park and march from the park to Westlake Center to demonstr... healthcare washington state Senator Patty Murray Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:12:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Healthcare-for-all-in-2009-rally-on-saturday-at-Pratt-park?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Patty-Murray-adds-amendment-to-credit-card-bill?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner While banks have been bailed out to the tune of roughly $2.5 trillion (almost $12 trillion when you add guarantees by the Federal Reserve) according to Bloomberg, these same banks are rather tightfisted when it comes to consumers. In fact, many in Wa... Senator Patty Murray financial literacy credit Wed, 27 May 2009 17:29:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Patty-Murray-adds-amendment-to-credit-card-bill?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Jan-Drago-officially-annouces-her-candidacy-for-mayor-of-Seattle-today?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner  Jan Drago, City of Seattle Councilmember of 16 years, today officially announced she is running against incumbent Greg Nickels to become mayor of Seattle. The primary is August 18th and the election between the two highest vote getters in the p... Drago mayor's race City of Seattle Tue, 26 May 2009 19:46:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Jan-Drago-officially-annouces-her-candidacy-for-mayor-of-Seattle-today?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Mayor-Greg-Nickels-and-the-august-primary-vote-will-this-be-a-big-battle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner  Who would make a great mayor for Seattle? What does the new mayor need to focus on? Which issues will the new mayor need to emphasize in order to please most of the electorate? The answers to these questions will need to be settled by voters so... Democrats recovery act Seattle politics mayor election Mon, 25 May 2009 16:48:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Mayor-Greg-Nickels-and-the-august-primary-vote-will-this-be-a-big-battle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Duwamish-river-rescuecommunity-races-to-save-Seattles-forgotten-river?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner  Some one hundred years ago, our forefathers contured the landscape of this area and rehaped it make it more usable for industry, under the impression they were doing something  positive. One plan was to straighten the Duwami... washington state environment Duwamish river Tue, 19 May 2009 17:46:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Duwamish-river-rescuecommunity-races-to-save-Seattles-forgotten-river?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Not-exactly-change-you-can-believe-in?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner  The Obama campaign, otherwise known as "Organizing for America", held its first of several scheduled meetings in Washington State in Tacoma at the IBEW union hall last night for what they identified as the first stop of their "Li... Democrats president administration washington state activism Tue, 12 May 2009 21:21:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Not-exactly-change-you-can-believe-in?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d8-HealthcareNOW-marching-for-healthcare-in-Seattle-May-30th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner  Harry Truman first gave a speech proposing a national health care plan on November 19th, 1945--more than 60 years ago! Although there have been many political attempts to resurrect the  issue since then, all of them have failed, ... Democrats healthcare washington state activism Fri, 08 May 2009 20:13:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d8-HealthcareNOW-marching-for-healthcare-in-Seattle-May-30th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Interview-with-Mr-Leela-Yellesetty-of-the-Seattle-International-Socialist-Organization?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner  With the public paying to bailout Wall Street high rollers on one front and the news that the Senate just voted no on a bill which would have helped those who are on the brink of home foreclosure, well, yes, it turns out,  the av... alternative politics Thu, 07 May 2009 19:00:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Interview-with-Mr-Leela-Yellesetty-of-the-Seattle-International-Socialist-Organization?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Seattle-recovery-fundingwhere-are-we?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner   With 53,400 jobs lost in Seattle from August 2008 to February 2009 and unemployment overall in the area hitting 8.5% in March, the highest since 1983, the city budget is likely to be impacted and indeed, the city budget report estima... recovery act Wed, 06 May 2009 15:10:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Seattle-recovery-fundingwhere-are-we?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m4d30-How-is-the-American-Recovery-and-Reinvestment-Act-affecting-Washington-State?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner An Obama administration news release has provided the following information about the projects or funds directed to Washington State thus far:1. Jobs created or saved, 75,0002. Workers receving tax credit, 2,360,0003. Additional childr... administration recovery act recovery washington state Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:55:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8962-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m4d30-How-is-the-American-Recovery-and-Reinvestment-Act-affecting-Washington-State?cid=exrss-Seattle-Liberal-Examiner