President Trump has made eliminating federal regulations a priority. His administration, with help from Republicans in Congress, has often targeted environmental rules it sees as burdensome to the fossil fuel industry and other big businesses.
A New York Times analysis, based on research from Harvard Law School, Columbia Law School and other sources, counts more than 90 environmental rules and regulations rolled back under Mr. Trump.
by Manola Secaira / February 11, 2020 / Crosscut Throughout the state, tribal elders and educators are bringing Salish and other languages to youth. Across the state, other tribes have been working diligently on language revival projects, including in public schools, according to Patty Finnegan, bilingual education special projects program supervisor in the state Office of Superintendent…
On January 28th, King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove will introduce an ordinance that prohibits all new major fossil fuel infrastructure projects – such as gas pipeline expansion and new oil terminals – in King County. Can you sign our petition calling on King County leaders to vote YES on the #FossilFreeKC ordinance and protect…
Blackface is a damnable blot on the nation’s history. Today many Americans recognize it, belatedly, as the abomination it always was. Redface, too, is a damnable blot, though so common in our time it is nearly invisible. This contradiction puzzles Kevin Gover, director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. He is a…
JUUstWA is joining the Faith Action Network (FAN) for the Interfaith Advocacy Day in Olympia on February 12, 2026 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Come join us a we prepare to meet with our legislators. During the event, there will be a “meet and greet” opportunity for participating UUs–a chance to connect…
At this point in the legislative session, it would be a good idea to meet with your legislators to discuss pending legislation. Most legislators are scheduling town halls online, and you can find out when at the Washington Conservation Voter website. Some will let you ask questions beforehand, which is a good opportunity to discuss…
Community to Community Development, following the leadership of Familias Unidas por la Justicia, Washington State’s independent farmworker union, OPPOSES HR 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. On November 12, after months of closed-door negotiations involving corporate agricultural interests and the UFW, The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 – HR 5038 – was introduced by Representative Zoe Lofgren of California…
