“Donald Trump himself has expressed absolutely no interest in opening concentration camps for Jews, should he win the presidency. The white nationalist far-right has decided, though, that Trump will advance its interests.” — Jeffrey Goldberg Best explanation I’ve seen so f[...]
Archive for June, 2016
UW vs Seattle: UW to Destroy a Seattle Landmark
IN THE SHADOW OF THE FIGHT OVER KPLU A few months ago the UW decided to buy out KPLU, a popular radio station that competed with the UW’s named station, KUOW. A public outrage stopped the buyout and rescued KPLU. Next week the UW will send backhoes and bulldozers to tear down a historic b[...]
June 8th, 2016 - 11:07 am § in Uncategorized
What if Trump drops out?
A CNBC senior political correspondent warns Democrats in this article they’d better have a Plan B ready in case Hillary’s November opponent isn’t Donald Trump. Trump, he says, “is accustomed to unflagging support, idol worship and winning.” But now, with the early adul[...]
June 8th, 2016 - 9:52 am § in Misc.
MYTHS OF GENTRIFICATION
David Brewster Here’s a clarifying story in the Washington Post about the myths associated with gentrification. Examples: crime goes up in gentrifying neighborhoods; it’s not purely a white thing; changes for the better are largely welcomed by residents, making them less likely to move a[...]
June 8th, 2016 - 9:37 am § in Misc.
THE-Ave Challenge: Name The Race
A. Black B. White C. Maori D. Jewish E. Hindu[...]
June 8th, 2016 - 7:44 am § in The Ave Scene
WOODINVILLE, Wash. – For the first time in 13 years, Rainier beer is once again being brewed in Washington state. Rainier is brewing their brand new Pale Mountain Ale at the Redhook Brewery in Woodinville.[...]
June 8th, 2016 - 7:23 am § in Misc.
GOP >>> GNP???
Dump the G.O.P. for a Grand New Party Thomas L. Friedman JUNE 7, 2016 Continue reading the main story If a party could declare moral bankruptcy, today’s Republican Party would be in Chapter 11. This party needs to just shut itself down and start over — now. Seriously, someone please start a New [...]
June 8th, 2016 - 1:45 am § in Israel/Palestine, Misc.
Israeli Military Call for Peace
200 former Israeli senior security officials call for freeze on settlement building, acceptance of the Arab Peace Initiative, and recognition that East Jerusalem should be a part of a future Palestinian state; the former security officials also urge the completion of the security fence. The grou[...]
CHINAZOR:Buhari and Cancer
Chinazor Onianwah The first casualty of information is falsehood. In a culture, Nigeria, where any form of illness is considered failure, it becomes more appealing to deny or obfuscate there is an illness. When a loved one dies of heart attack, rather than say heart attack was the cause of death, yo[...]