Education

The Donkey Has a New Coat

By Sue Runyan: The Donkey has a New Coat ( a story of liberal organizations) President Obama’s farewell speech includes recognizing every organizer who had moved to an unfamiliar town. Before we get to why that is important, a step back to recent history.  Organizing for America, (OFA) started as a community organizing project by the Democratic National Committee in 2009.  In 2013, it changed to Organizing for Action.  At the beginning of 2017 ...

Sheriff comments on Supreme Court decision to legalize possession of illegal substances

  Dateline Wednesday Feb 26th SHERIFF ELFO STATEMENT ON WA SUPREME COURT RELEASING DRUG POSSESSION CONVICTIONS AND CASES. Sheriff Bill Elfo Check his interview on KGMI the morning of Feb 26th, 2021 Here is the Sheriff's statement on changes in the law: "DRUG POSSESSION LAW NOW UNCONSTITUTIONAL in WASHINGTON STATE This morning the Washington State Supreme Court overturned long-standing precedent and held that the criminal statute prohibiting the possession of controlled substances ...

Where is Washington in getting kids back in school… the answer may surprise

  Teachers Unions in Washington State continue to be reticent to return to full-time in person classes for Public School Students.   According to Burbio's K-12 School Opening Tracker Washington's Public School system continues to lag way behind other states in the country as the allocation per student from the state stays at over $15,000 (In Seattle, the largest district in the state, the cost is over $19,000 per student). In addition this year, districts ...

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Washington Education Association statement about starting schools

July 23, 2020 The WEA Board of Directors adopted the following position today in regard to school reopening this fall: WEA demands safety first in any plans to return to school this fall. As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to grow across Washington, we are sadly faced with a choice between two bad options -- either return to schools and put our educators, students, and community at risk or return to a ...

Seattle Times: “What in the world was Senator Ericksen Doing in Cambodia?” The answer is here.

  You may recall The Cambodia Story: "What in the world is Senator Ericksen doing in Cambodia?" You may recall that charges or allegations or innuendos have been made against Ericksen and Buys on their trip to Cambodia in the Spring and in July suggesting various ethics violations...None of which have turned out to be true. (See Seattle Times Story Below...) Over the weekend of Oct 13 news came from the government of Cambodia ...

Kris Halterman’s Saturday Morning show to be hosted by The Fourth Corner… Also Primary Picks.

The Fourth Corner's Charlie Crabtree will host Kris Halterman's Saturday Morning Live Show...Tune in: Why vote in the Primary.... TURN IN YOUR BALLOT please!! Tune in to KGMI 790 this Saturday July 28th and August 4th  to hear the Fourth Corner's Charlie Crabtree host the Kris Halterman's "Saturday Morning Live" show the next two weeks at 8:00 AM.   Bruce Ayers This weekend local long term conservative activist Bruce Ayers will discuss ...

35% Plus State School Tax Increase In Whatcom County… 65 Teacher’s Unions state wide threaten illegal strike this fall if districts don’t agree

Here's what "fully funding education" and the McCleary Decision means to Public Teacher's Unions in Washington Schools Washington Education Association Web Site: Raises up to 21% for teachers have been negotiated by local districts throughout the state. Since the Supreme Court case has been settled there are now 65 school districts calling for a one day strike. These include Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale, Sedro Woolley, Anacortes, Mt Vernon and 59 other Washington school districts. The ...

Tim Eyman’s thoughts on Paid Initiative Signature Gatherer’s

Background: There has been much concern about signature gathering for our initiatives in this election cycle. As of this writing none of these have reached the necessary signatures to get on the ballot or be presented to the legislature. Following are 4 statewide initiatives trying to qualify to make the ballot. The anti-gun-rights initiative Initiative 1639. Initiative 1639 here The carbon tax initiative Initiative 1631.  Initiative 1631 here The no-grocery-tax initiative Initiative 1635. Initiative ...

Tim Eyman and Glen Morgan to appear Thursday May 10th at Meridian High School

Just Show up or RSVP here for the tour to save check in time May 10th Thursday Whatcom County (Bellingham) 6:00-8:00 PM May 10th 2018 Bellingham Meridian High School 194 W Laurel Bellingham The Fourth Corner and Common Threads Northwest and Corporate Sponsor Asset Advisors are proud to present!! Political activists and involved citizens Glen Morgan and Tim Eyman have teamed up on a riveting road show to bring you “The Full Contact Activism ...

Senator Listens to Students and March for Life happens in Bellingham

  Ericksen responds to concerns about Student Safety: What seems to have been a novel response to the shootings in Florida... Local Senator Doug Ericksen of the 42nd Legislative District held a listening event at Meridian School District on Wednesday March 21st .  That report from the Bellingham Herald is here. Meridian School District was the only District to accept Senator Ericksen's offer.   Although sources state: " Sen. Ericksen contacted each public high ...

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