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10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest

The Conversation Oct. 20 2025 7 minutes read

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Once a democracy starts to erode, it can be difficult to reverse the trend. What does it take for democracies to bounce back from periods of autocratic rule?

Monitoring and preparing — for earthquake — at Mount Baker

Salish Current Sep. 28 2025 5 minutes read

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After a record-breaking earthquake swarm near Mount Rainier, researchers around Mount Baker continue to plan and prepare for volcanic activity.

Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard

The Conversation Sep. 18 2025 8 minutes read

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Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard

Is there any hope for the internet?

The Conversation Jul. 15 2025 7 minutes read

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The author of the new book ‘Attention and Alienation’ wonders if the online world can ever become a place where kindness and human flourishing are the prevailing ethos.

AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing

The Conversation Jun. 12 2025 10 minutes read
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AI tools gather information about you from many types of devices, including smartphones.
 

Average salary in Washington nears $100,000 a year

Washington State Standard Jun. 9 2025 3 minutes read

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Salaries in Washington continued to climb in 2024.

Hiking: Following Raven

Maribeth Crandell Jun. 5 2025 5 minutes read

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It was a bright morning when I stepped off the bus at Jacobs Road and walked the bike path to Rhododendron County Park. I was greeted by the delicate pink faces of native rhododendrons.

  1. A Gutted Education Department’s New Agenda: Roll Back Civil Rights Cases, Target Transgender Students
  2. The cost of aging: How rent caps could affect Washington senior citizens
  3. Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy
  4. Mississippi’s education miracle: A model for global literacy reform
  5. British Columbia introduces toll measure to counter tariffs

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