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Bending toward justice around life's corners
When you turn 55, you start to think about bending more than you did at 35 or 45 – as in: “if I bend over to pick up those yard clippings, will I throw out my back?” But there are ot… more →
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Bending toward justice around life's corners
John Burbank wrote 1 month ago: When you turn 55, you start to think about bending more than you did at 35 or 45 – as in: … more →
Dead rich people who want lower taxes. Plus: School equity, undercounting unemployment, health reform answers, economy boosters, and caring for mom and dad
Aaron Keating wrote 1 month ago: In the battle over the federal estate tax, the latest issue of Rolling Stone drops some names: Seatt … more →
Three (economy-boosting) ways to improve Social Security
Gary Burris wrote 1 month ago: Publication of the Social Security Trustees’ Report always seems to bring out political axe-grinders … more →
The tricky world of “trickle down”: How middle-class families got stuck with a higher tax tab
Gary Burris wrote 1 month ago: Some of you may remember the trickle down economic theory popularized during the Reagan presidency, … more →
National paid sick days legislation off and running. Plus: Mapping economic stress, looking for state revenue fixes, college brains drain to Canada, and women's retirement insecurity
Aaron Keating wrote 1 month ago: In the news: National legislation to guarantee American workers paid sick days was introduced today … more →
Social Security: Don't mistake a sheep for a wolf
Aaron Keating wrote 2 months ago: Hype might make for scary headlines – but Social Security, an economic bedrock for millions of … more →
Students take over in Olympia. Plus: Michelle Obama on valuing families at work; health insurance picture worsens; and boomers' retirements go boom.
EOI wrote 2 months ago: Lawmakers move out, youth legislators move in: Ironic that the state schools many of these student … more →
One nation under God, with liberty, justice and Social Security for all
Aaron Keating wrote 2 months ago: The financial meltdown shows just how risky it is to rely on the whims of the stock market for a ret … more →
The Evolving 401(k) Plan
David Janus wrote 2 months ago: I visited the National Museum of Natural History with two of my kids this past Sunday. We spent a l … more →
Who votes against a middle class tax cut? Plus: Structural deficit caves in on middle class, and priority bills may earn special session in Oly
Alex Stone wrote 2 months ago: Who votes against a middle class tax cut?: President’s Obama’s campaign promise to ease taxes on mid … more →
Washington Policy Review: 04.29.2009 || Funding public programs and fixing Washington's tax structure
Alex Stone wrote 2 months ago: Washington Policy Review is EOI’s bi-monthly update with commentary, news and perspective from … more →
Responsibility goes unmet in Olympia
John Burbank wrote 2 months ago: Reprinted from the Everett Herald: Nov. 4, 2008 seems a long time ago. The Legislature of our state … more →
Tax wealth, not wages. Plus: a finalized state budget and the likelihood of an special legislative session
Alex Stone wrote 2 months ago: Taxing wages, protecting wealth: Up until the mid-1980’s tax policy in the U.S. focused on taxing we … more →
Life, death and taxes. Plus: the sales tax debate, health care cuts, and an accelerating recession in WA
Alex Stone wrote 2 months ago: Life, death and taxes: Just 6 days left in the legislative session, and Olympia lawmakers are still … more →
Washington Policy Review: 04.16.2009 || Proposed tuition increases and Washington's backwards tax structure
EOI wrote 3 months ago: Washington Policy Review is EOI’s bi-monthly update with commentary, news and perspective from … more →
Sales tax referendum introduced today. Plus: reforming the estate tax, state revenue woes, tuition increases, health care reform, and voting rights for felons
Alex Stone wrote 3 months ago: Referendum seeks 3-year boost in sales tax to restore health program cuts and to give money to poor … more →
The problem with raising tuition. Plus: paid family leave and unemployment in Oregon, worker confidence, and tax receipts
Alex Stone wrote 3 months ago: Why 14 percent tuition won’t work, according to EOI: The Economic Opportunity Institute says b … more →
Equal Pay for Equal Work — Not Yet Everyone's Reality
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christyjones wrote 3 months ago: As we learn about activities being held throughout the country to bring attention to Equal Pay Day, … more →
Which Party Will Attract the Busted Boomers?
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fmicciche wrote 3 months ago: By Frank Micciche, New America Foundation | April 5, 2009 While 2008 will go down as a year of … more →
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