RT if you agree it’s time for a federal public option to bring down the high cost of health care.

Mike knows whats up. Proud to have his support!

What we largely need to do” now to adapt is to “undo” mistakes-jackhammer concrete, remove roads & pavement, expand riverbanks, set back from the coast, shift to clean energy. It’s not fancy, it’s not “Dutch” & it’s not expensive but it does require hard choices.

Early light on Mount Rainier's east slopes this morning. #wawx

Nature knows no political boundaries. The triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution affect everyone, everywhere. Negotiators at #COP26 must show ambition & solidarity to avert conflicts, save the planet & our future. unep.org/news-and-stori…

No Senate rule is more important than protecting the right to vote in our country. If Senate Republicans continue blocking strong voting rights legislation, then Democrats can’t let Senate rules and procedures stand in the way of taking action.

Our democracy is under threat, and people are trying to undermine the credibility of our elections. What we need to do now is to protect our democracy. We need to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.

Congratulations to the Nature Conservancy and my friend Elizabeth J. Kennedy. Well met. lafoundation.org/news/2022/01/2…

When we say "the mountain is out" this is what we mean. In Seattle there are magnificent mountains in every direction, but there is only one "the mountain." It looked this way before sunset.

Inflation is out of control! Urgent memo to Biden and the Democrats! , by Robert Reich robertreich.substack.com/p/inflation-is…

"Despite these facts, the U.S. spends annually only $117 per resident on city parks, in comparison to spending $11,582 per person on health care."

Why Republicans are NOT the party of freedom, by Robert Reich robertreich.substack.com/p/why-republic…

Real-life horror just changes names now and then. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…

Penn sedge (Carex pensylvanica) in foreground; a sustainable & attractive alternative to lawn. No mowing required.

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Retweet if you believe we need a nationwide ban on assault weapons.

Beneath a city sidewalk - a place for healthy tree roots, soil volume and storm water retention if you design it and build it that way