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Together We Can Be Better.

Our June meeting heard presentations from candidates for the 8th Congressional District, the Pierce County Council, and the Pierce County District Court.We also had an opportunity to ask the candidates questions. Following those conversations, we compared their strengths and adopted the following endorsements.

2018 Endorsements

Jamie Smith Position 1Brian Duthie Position 2

Our nomination does not eliminate the Top Two Primary in August,but it does inform voters of our considered preferences.Additionally if our nominated and elected candidate is unable to complete an elected term,then our nomination assures our PCOs a voice in the choice of a successor by the Pierce County Council.

Economic Justice

Read Paul Krugman's List of Republican Lies about their tax give away to the ultra rich.

Thisvideo provides a compelling and stark comparison of

Why Does the Disparate Distribution of Wealth Matter So Much?

Watch this short videofor a clear explanation of how extra wealth generates vast incomemore that the most lavish life style could absorbthat then compounds and exacerbates the disparate distribution of wealth.

The Affordable Care Act still remains at risk. Call Dave Reichert's Issaquah Office at(425) 677-7414 or (877) 920-9208to insistthat he protect Washington State's 600,000 people covered by Medicaid expansion and more than 225,000 people that obtained insurance through theExchange on Washington State's Exchange. Phone calls appear to be the most effective vehicle to express our positions because they consume office staff's timeand patience.

For free face-to-face help in understanding how to get insurance visit or call

For free assistance from the state, call 1-855-WAFINDER (1-855-923-4633)TTY/TTD 1-855-627-9604

To compare plans or to enroll on line visit the Washington Health Plan Finder.

There They Go Again

Read the Republican planto cut Social Security. Even though Social Security can be made safe and sound forever by eliminating the cap and applying FICA to all income,the Republicans prefer to cut benefits and raise the retirement age. Read the Social Security Administration's report by the Chief Actuary.

You Draw It: How Family Income Affects Childrens' College Chances. How likely is it for children who grow up in very poor families to go to college? How about children who grow up in very rich families?The New York Times gives you an opportunity todraw your estimate for every income level on a graph and then to compare your estimate to the actual experience of nearly 100,000 children born in the 80's.

This next story, however, describes the difference family income can make in graduation rates.

Affluent Students Have an Advantage and the Gap Is Widening.

The gap in graduation rates, however, can be narrowed when Universities make an effortto improve graduation rates.

The 25th LDD supports truly equal opportunity in education at all levels.Financial support is necessary but not sufficient. Vote for Legislators that care about all us.Together We Can Be Better.

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