Tim Wheeler
LATEST ARTICLES BY Tim Wheeler
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U.S.
Thousands flock to Senate to stop Stupak Amendment
December 3, 2009WASHINGTON - Women holding placards that read, "No wire hangers ever!" packed a U.S. Senate ballroom Dec. 2 to lobby in opposition to the anti-abortion Stupak-Pitts Amendment to the House-passed health care bill.
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Labor
Farmers union urges senators to back public option
December 1, 2009The National Farmers Union joined the fight for health reform Thanksgiving weekend with a reminder to wavering farm-belt senators.
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U.S.
Senate begins health reform debate, women plan protest
November 30, 2009As the Senate opened debate on health reform, the women's equality movement scheduled a "Day of Action" on Capitol Hill for Wednesday Dec. 2.
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Lawrence McGurty, a tremendous life
October 22, 2009Lawrence "Mac" McGurty passed away Oct. 9 at the age of 93. His life encompassed the major events and movements of the last century, many that he participated in as an activist rather than an observer.
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Spending freeze, gay rights on Washington ballot
October 22, 2009Voters have already received their mail ballots across the Evergreen State and the two hottest issues in the Nov. 3 election are I-1033, a rightwing measure to impose deep spending cuts, and another ballot question, R-71...
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U.S.
Coalition fights right-wing initiative in Washington state
October 11, 2009Not for a long time has there been such a need for increased public spending to create jobs and rebuild infrastructure, not least here in Washington State saddled with 9.2 percent joblessness.
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New bridge symbolizes river’s rebirth
October 2, 2009An important envirnomental project is completed in Washington state.
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Hometown to Glenn Beck: This is a hate-free zone
September 29, 2009Glenn Beck's hometown unites against hate.
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