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Feds oppose WA law banning medical debt from credit reports In its ongoing war on anything that helps working people, the Trump administration announced it wants to override a Washington law that bans medical debt from being used in assigning a person's credit score, Washington State Standard reports.
Seattle-area Sound Transit confronts rising costs The Urbanist reports that rising cost estimates for expansion of the three-county Sound Transit light rail system in the Puget Sound area are forcing the agency to consider major changes to future plans. Two "infill" stations on the main line
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On Monday night this week, as we awaited results in the Seattle mayor's race, I went to the Paramount to see Patti Smith, my first time seeing her perform. The show was astonishing: the 79-year-old rock legend sang with an intensity that would be the envy
Starbucks workers continue strike About 1,000 baristas at 65 Starbucks locations across North America are on strike for more predictable hours, better wages, and an end to union-busting tactics, the Guardian reported. Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson spoke to members of Starbucks Workers United and vowed to not
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Hello friends! Hope you're enjoying your week. Due to lack of response, the meetup of Seattle-area subscribers to Cascadia Journal won't be happening this evening, Wed. Nov 12 at Stoup Brewing. I'm hoping to plan other get together in Seattle, Portland and Vancouver
Katie Wilson takes lead Seattle mayor's race by 91 votes After a new count of late-arriving ballots in the race for Seattle mayor yesterday, transit activist and labor organizer Katie Wilson took the lead over incumbent Bruce Harrell by just 91 votes – 133,469 to 133,378.
Hey there, paid supporter! Just a quick reminder Cascadia Journal is tentatively planning to host a meet-up in Seattle at Stoup Brewing on Capitol Hill this Wednesday, November 12 at 7 pm. It's my way to say thank you and get to meet some my most dedicated