Category Archives: Politics

The One About… “More”

Posted on June 8, 2020 by D. G. Speirs

How many people, when they hear the phrase, “Black Lives Matter,” add the word “More” to it – as in “Black Lives Matter More.” It’s not there, but it feels like the gut reaction, the pushback to this moment, is … Continue reading →

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The One About…Off with Their Heads

Posted on May 16, 2018 by D. G. Speirs

A story in Washington Post on May 15, 2015: After Amazon opposition, Seattle passes compromise tax to fund homeless services I used to live in the Puget Sound region. The Navy sent me initially to the Bangor submarine base, and then … Continue reading →

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The One About…Terry Corbell and Bacon

Posted on December 4, 2017 by D. G. Speirs

A decade ago, I was a member of the board of directors of the Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce. One of my duties was to find interesting speakers on a rotating basis along with the other directors. The speakers came … Continue reading →

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