Both Governors of Washington and Oregon have extended their stay at home orders, and both have unveiled plans for reopening their states in conjunction with plans for testing, tracing and mitigation.
Author Archives: Rich Erwin
April 28th special election results give boost to public services in Washington’s rural areas
The returns so far suggest people across the Evergreen State understand the importance of investing in the public services that make our communities strong.
COVID-19 Update: Different paths towards reopening in the Pacific Northwest
Cascadia’s U.S. states are starting to lift restrictions associated with their Stay Home, Stay Healthy orders, but at different speeds.
Earth Day turns fifty as the world community grapples with the novel coronavirus pandemic
Earth Day, one of our favorite days of activism, has turned fifty. Here are some great articles you can read and videos you can watch to commemorate the occasion.
The right wing’s economic livelihood versus public health argument is a false choice
We must collectively recognize that by making responsible choices, we can save most everyone and can have an economy to which we can return.
Republicans embrace economy as their deity: “There are more important things than living”
Right wing protestors and Republican officials are desperate to restart the economy, even if it results in people dying. Turns out they’re not actually pro-life at all. Shocking.
Labour’s snap election loss will have profound implications for the United Kingdom’s future
The party must now rebuild and settle on new leadership as the Corbyn era comes to a catastrophic end.