Gregory Nickels

Mayor Gordon Clinton (arms folded, left), Rev. Samuel McKinney (with bullhorn), anti-segregation rally, Seattle, June 1963

Reverend Samuel Berry McKinney (1926-2018) served as pastor of Seattle's Mount Zion Baptist Church from 1958 until his retirement in 1998. Rev. McKinney was a civil rights leader as well as a minister and did much to shape the conscience of Seattle. www.historylink.org/File/152 #BlackHistoryMonth

William F. Devin, 1942

#OnThisDay in 1944, Mayor William Devin inaugurated a Civic Unity Committee to address the problem of growing racial tension in Seattle. historylink.org/File/2112

Senator Henry "Scoop" Jackson and son Peter fishing, unknown lake, June 1970

#OnThisDay in 1969, Senator Henry M. Jackson introduced the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) into the U.S. Senate. The bill would become the linchpin of U.S. environmental policy historylink.org/File/9908

Stanford Social Innovation Review: The Network Behind America's Climate Momentum - ecoAmerica As the Los Angeles fires continue to rage, we’re receiving devastating reports from our partners, ambassadors, board members, and loved ones; stories of unimaginable loss and trauma in desperate need ...

ecoamerica.org/the-network-...

Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation

“Because we don't think about future generations, they will never forget us.”

― Henrik Tikkanen

Crowd at Skinner & Eddy employment office following shipyard strike of January 21, Seattle, January 1919

#OnThisDay in 1919, the Seattle shipyard strike began - the spark that ignited the five-day Seattle General Strike two weeks later. historylink.org/File/11158

Can Seattle’s Terminal 46 Come Back to Life? Terminal 46, on the Duwamish River near Pioneer Square, was once one of Seattle’s premier terminals, long operated by Hanjin Shipping Co. until the company collapsed in 2017 during the global marit…

How should long vacant 88-acre Terminal 46 come back?

Why not create a dynamic urban community like Vancouver’s Granville Island to anchor the South-end of our transformed Central Waterfront and compliment Pioneer Square?

A vibrant mix of uses would add more jobs and vitality to the City!

Video: Trump Calls Somalis ‘Garbage’ in Xenophobic Rant President Trump lashed out against Somali immigrants, including Representative Ilhan Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, who came to the United States from Somalia as a refugee and became a citizen 25 years ...

Hate speech has no place in our civic discourse.

We joined Bluesky one year ago today. It's been such an enjoyable experience here and we truly appreciate the response we've seen from all of our followers. Keep liking and sharing any of our posts that interest you!

Trump's Plans for the East Wing Keep Changing. Here's a Look. Here’s what we know about Mr. Trump’s plans to remodel the torn-down East Wing.

Honestly with this group, I would have started with the West Wing.

Oh my.

On Covid and Autism, Trump Strays From the Science

Dr. Odd.

Six World Leaders on Navigating Climate Change, Without the U.S. (Gift Article) We asked heads of state how they’re steering their countries as America retreats.

Our grandchildren will pay the price for the Trump Administration's insane targeting of renewable energy.

In Public and in Private, New York Marks 9/11 Anniversary

An indelibly tragic day that united us all as Americans, if only for a short time.

This U.S. City Was Just Named the Most Walkable—and You Can See Its Top Sites in 30 Minutes A new index ranks a Pacific Northwest city No. 1 for walkability—thanks to short distances, low elevation, and major sights.

Seattle’s hills? No problem!

There's a lot we still don’t know about Jeffrey Epstein Amid the conspiracy theories, the totality of Epstein’s crimes—and how he made his fortune—is still a disturbing mystery.

New from me: I thought it would be helpful to write a bit about what we still somehow don't know about Jeffrey Epstein: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Algona-Pacific Library, Ellingson Road, Pacific

#OnThisDay in 1994, the Algona-Pacific Library opened. historylink.org/File/20128

Bike path on Seattle waterfront is missing piece to city puzzle Seattle's revamped waterfront includes a 1.2-mile stretch of safe, protected bicycle lanes, a key link in the city's growing bike network.

It takes a long time to transform a City. And you have to be patient.

Texas Flood Live Updates: Summer Camp Says 27 Girls and Staff Killed, With 11 Still Missing

Two of our precious grandchildren returned from their first overnight summer camp last week. We got to listen to their stories and adventures.

I can only imagine the unbearable pain the grandparents of these children are enduring. My thoughts are with those deeply affected by this horrible tragedy.

How a 40-second earthquake paved way for new Seattle waterfront The 2001 Nisqually earthquake shook for just 40 seconds but triggered decades of political aftershocks that led Seattle to where it is today.

Ah, the memories!

Iran Crisis Ignites New Debate About Trump’s Nuclear Deal Exit

What goes around, comes around. We had a deal with Iran, Israel supported it. Now we have war.

Live Updates: Federal Agents Force Senator to Floor and Handcuff Him After He Interrupts Noem

This must STOP.

An innovative reuse for the Wreck Master’s digs!

The Largest Upward Transfer of Wealth in American History House Republicans voted to advance a bill that would offer lavish tax cuts for the rich while slashing benefits for the poor.

Steal from the poor to give to the rich. Robin Hood would appreciate the irony.

Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar International Students at Harvard

As an elected official, “arbitrary and capricious” was a line one was never to cross. Arbitrary and Capricious seems to be this administration’s motto.

Fact: Sounders have never lost when Nouhou has scored.

Trump Says He’s ‘Taking Away’ Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status President Trump on Friday said he would be “taking away” the university’s status, renewing a threat he made last month. It was not immediately clear if the I.R.S. was moving forward with a change.

Resist!

Trump’s Order Targeting Law Firm Perkins Coie Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules The decision marked the first time a federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an order to punish law firms he opposes politically.

Seattle Law Firm wins. Resist!

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Is part of who we are.

We can do this!