Council Hears Options for Homeowners Struggling in Seattle
March 26th, 2014I agree that the City must find new, creative ways to provide assistance to Seattle homeowners who are struggling.
[More]Posts for 'Race & Social Justice'
History and Background on the Minimum Wage
January 17th, 2014Increases in the minimum wage are being considered at a variety of levels, from the federal to the city. As part of the city’s consideration of an increase in the minimum wage, I’ll be occasionally sending out a series of short essays/blog posts to add depth and background to the ongoing discussion. History & Background […]
[More]Health Care Coverage is Here
September 25th, 2013Do you need to find a health plan that meets your needs and fits your budget? Well, here is a new way for you to find, compare and enroll in health insurance coverage. It’s called Washington Healthplanfinder. Residents of Seattle can get help enrolling at a free event coming up: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2-5 p.m. […]
[More]Diversity in Artist Housing
September 23rd, 2013A new affordable artist live/work buidling being built in Rainier Valley is seeking artists of color.
[More]Posted: September 23rd, 2013 under Arts and Culture, Race & Social Justice.
Tags: affordable housing, artist studios, Artists Space, Artspace, live/work, Mt. Baker Light Rail station
Tags: affordable housing, artist studios, Artists Space, Artspace, live/work, Mt. Baker Light Rail station
Council Receives New Home Foreclosure Report; Proposes Permanent Solutions, Not Short Term Fixes
September 11th, 2013Washington’s twin negative equity and foreclosure crises are steadily growing worse
[More]We Can’t Wait
July 19th, 2013Surely we can find the political will and the resources to fulfill our promise that these families with children should not have to sleep in cars, in abandoned buildings or outdoors.
[More]Posted: July 19th, 2013 under Civil Rights, Housing, Human Services and Health, Public Safety, Race & Social Justice, Random.
Fast Food Worker Nation?
July 10th, 2013We’ll hear from both workers and policy experts from the National Employment Law Project on conditions facing fast food workers and what the industry trends might mean for Seattle.
[More]Seattle Isn’t Building Our Way Toward Affordable Rents
July 3rd, 2013A greater demand for housing translates into higher rent. Until we embrace this reality, we will be a dog chasing our tail.
[More]Posted: July 3rd, 2013 under Development and Sustainability, Housing, Neighborhoods, Planning and Land Use, Race & Social Justice.
A People’s Theatre Joint!
June 24th, 2013Check out “Nights at the Neptune: A People’s Theatre Joint,” featuring 8 art projects running through September 17.
[More]Posted: June 24th, 2013 under Arts and Culture, Race & Social Justice.
Tags: entertainment, Neptune Theatre, Seattle Theatre Group, social justice, STG
Tags: entertainment, Neptune Theatre, Seattle Theatre Group, social justice, STG
Assistance from the Council for Nickelsville?
May 30th, 2013For the City to address the health and safety of current residents, address the concerns of neighbors, and support the Food Lifeline project we must work together to find a way to facilitate the relocation of the residents of the Nickelsville encampment.
[More]Posted: May 30th, 2013 under Civil Rights, Human Services and Health, Neighborhoods, Planning and Land Use, Public Safety, Race & Social Justice.