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People's Party of Washington PPOW Newsletter
Issue No. 23 - February 9, 2022
People Before Profit
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PPOW Statement of Recognition – We are building a new political party in Washington State that is and will always be a party of, by and for the people, created and funded by people, not corporations.
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People's Party of Washington Powers Forward Leaving MPP
- February 6, 2022
The hopes that many of us originally placed in MPP have died. However, our commitment to forming a true People's Party lives on. Read here.
- September 22, 2021
PPOW Statement Regarding MPP Leadership. Read here.
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Upcoming Events and Actions
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Whole Washington
PPOW State Call - All are welcome
Monday, February 14
6pm
- "Making a Case for Reparations" hosted by Black Voices Collective representatives, Lee Payne, Florida activist, and Jamin Mason, PPOW Vice Chair
- Our State calls are now held on the 2nd Monday of each month
- Join our State calls here
More Events?
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Content Suggested by PPOW Members
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These links may not necessarily reflect PPOW's principles. We are open to including all points of view. Please send suggested links to newsletter@peoplespartywa.org
Washington State Labor News
- Who Gets the Bird
January 22-29, 2022
In Washington State Labor news: 300 worker strike by Teamsters Local 174 in Seattle continues. Teamsters negotiating a compromise with Uber and Lyft. Two Starbuck stores in Seattle have filed for union elections. Eight landscapers for Scapes & Company in Snohomish are joining Laborers Local 292. Also 23 cannabis workers at Cannaseur’s Choice in Renton voted 6-8 not to join UFCW Local 21. Read here.
FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
- Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020. Learn more at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) here.
- 844-684-6333
It's Time to End the Mandates
- Steve Kirsch, Substack.com
January 24, 2022
Blue pill rationale and Red pill rationale... Whether you ask a red or blue pill person, it’s clear that both sides have compelling rationales to end the mandates and the State of Emergency. Interestingly, the rationale for each side is completely different, but the conclusion is the same. Read here.
Media Beats War Drums with Russia Over Ukraine While US/Saudis Kill Hundreds in Yemen
- Ben Norton, Alan MacLeod, Mnar Adley, MintPress.com
January 28, 2022
There wasn't a single article covering how the US-Saudi-UAE coalition cut off the internet to Yemen for several days while dropping hundreds of bombs on civilians resulting in hundreds dead and over a thousand injured. Guess which storry CNN covered? Both conflicts were brought to you by weapons manufacturers. Watch here.
Democratic Party Fraud Leads to Christian Fascism
- Mark Rolofson, People's Party of Oregon Newsletter
January 2022
Joe Biden took office as president of the United States and many liberals have gone back to brunch, finally able to get off Prozac and anti-anxiety drugs needed to cope with the stress caused by former President Donald Trump, a loudmouth buffoon, fascist dictator wannabe demagogue. Read here.
A People's Pledge of Allegiance
- Richard McCluskey, People's Party of Oregon Newsletter
January 2022
When I was very young, far too young to understand why, I was required every school day to stand at attention and recite the pledge of allegiance. Talking to a piece of cloth hanging from a wall made no sense to me. But I was obedient and that was the whole point. Wasn’t it? Obedience. Read here.
Democrats Are Pressuring Companies to Censor For them: A Violation of the First Amendment
- Glenn Greenwald, Rumble.com
February 3, 2022
Defenders of growing online censorship typically use euphemisms to argue that private companies have the right to make whatever "content moderation" decisions they want. Even if true, that's not what is happening. Democrats are using their majority power in Washington to pressure companies to censor for them. Jen Psaki's demands for Spotify to do more about Joe Rogan is just the latest example of this unconstitutional practice. Read here.
PPOW Blog, News and Articles
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