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In this issue we feature a report from Cindy Domingo on her latest trip to Cuba, "Reflections on Saving Cuban Mothers and Babies."
Also in this issue:
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A Page 1 story by Steve Kofahl warning against the possibility that the lame duck Congress will create a cost-cutting Social Security "reform" commission.
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An expose by Alex Lawson of Republican collusion with billionaire Harlan Crow.
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Anne Watanabe's review of the film "Our Mr. Matsura."
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Angie Bartels' preview of the play The Detention Lottery, a benefit of Riverton Park UMC's immigrant support work.
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Part Four of Katie Harris's five-part series on the tech tools of ICE.
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Peter Harris's analysis of PSE rate hikes.
In 2025 PSARA’s Co-President, Jeff Johnson, wrote a series of articles
Protecting our Assets Protecting
our Asses
for PSARA’s Retiree Advocate highlighting the need to move beyond fossil fuels and the responsibility of unions to insure that their retirement plans stop investing in fossil fuels not just because its good environmentally but also good economics. Unions can play a key role in jump starting our green future. These articles have been consolidated into a single publication: Protecting our Assets Protecting our Asses.
From Wins to What’s Next – A Recap of the 2026 Legislative Session
was presented May 27th
If you missed the presentation
you can watch the recording here
The Trump Administration is closing Social Security Offices across the country.
Health Secretary Kennedy is Attacking
Traditional Medicare in Washington State
In January, the Trump administration will be rolling out a new control on Traditional Medicare in six states, including Washington State. This program is called WISeR. It will affect Medicare benefits by requiring a new prior authorization for a number of medical decisions. This means your doctor will need to receive prior authorization from the Federal government before you get some medical treatments. Click Here for more on the WISeR Program and what you can do to stop it.
On December 6th PSARA Board Members Robby Stern and Anne Watanabe (hosted by Dan Grey and Evegreen State College) discuss the attacks on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Please listen to the interview and share with your friends: Click here to hear the interview.
