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Category: Announcements

Trump golfs

Biden preps to be president as Trump fights for the job he is ignoring

November 22nd, 2020 Andrew Villeneuve Announcements, Core Topics, Open Government

The Los Angeles Times’ Janet Hook assesses the status of the non-transition transition from Joe Biden to Donald Trump, noting that Trump is making more of an effort to stay in power than actually do the job he already has.

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Joe Biden talks to the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding

Joe Biden gives a victory speech in Wilmington – LIVE

November 7th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Announcements, Elections

Biden calls the work of rebuilding America, “the task of our time.” His win in Pennsylvania sealed his victory earlier today.

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Harris speaks to Carifornia Democrats.

Kamala Harris gives a victory speech in Wilmington – LIVE

November 7th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Announcements, Elections

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris address the nation in the aftermath of their electoral college victory.

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Joe Biden speaks to Iowa Democrats in 2019

Joe Biden has won the 2020 election…at long last

November 7th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Announcements, Elections

News networks declared Biden the winner after his lead in Pennsylvania surpassed the threshold needed for a vote recount.

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Joe Biden speaking in New Hampshire

In Wilmington speech, Biden argues that he will win.

November 4th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Announcements, Elections

Biden’s speech, while avoiding a victory declaration, signaled confidence to supporters that he will pull ahead in key states.

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Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell warns Democrats not to try “radical change” in victory speech.

November 3rd, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Announcements, Elections

Mitch McConnell easily cruised to re-election tonight, despite (or perhaps even because of) the untold millions of dollars poured into the coffers of his Democratic

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Fireworks explode over the Kirkland waterfront

July Fourth photopalooza

July 2nd, 2017 Andrew Villeneuve Announcements, Art, Holidays, Photography

A celebration of our nation’s independence.

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Heads Up: Radio Alert

Radio Alert: NPI founder Andrew Villeneuve makes the case against Tim Eyman’s I-1366

October 22nd, 2015 Andrew Villeneuve Announcements, Elections, Media & Culture

Heads up, NPI supporters! Tomorrow and Monday, Northwest Progressive Institute founder and executive director Andrew Villeneuve will be appearing on several radio programs to make

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Seattle Sounders FC v Toronto FC, 4/30/2011

The myth that America doesn’t like soccer

June 1st, 2015 Andrew Villeneuve Announcements, Sports, Unscheduled Programming

The Seattle Sounders, America’s most-watched team, attracts larger crowds for home games than Everton, Tottenham, Aston Villa or even Chelsea.The strength of the game in

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In Brief gets a new nameplate!

May 24th, 2014 Andrew Villeneuve Announcements, Meta

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! With summer on the way, we decided now was as good of a time as any to showcase another one of

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In Brief turns five!

March 15th, 2014 Andrew Villeneuve Announcements, Meta

Today is a big day for In Brief, the little microblog that could. As of this morning, In Brief is five years old and home

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