If you've been reading this newsletter for a while you know I'm more than a little outspoken about the need to consider autonomy or outright independence for Oregon and Washington as the US continues to descend into an authoritarian – and yes, let's keep saying
Judge rules Coast Guard helicopter must return to Newport A few days after residents of Newport filed suit over the Coast Guard removing a rescue helicopter from the coastal town, a federal judge ruled that the helicopter – used in rescues of crab fishing vessels and recreational boats – must be returned
Good morning, friends. If you enjoy this newsletter, please take a moment to forward a link on to your friends. And if you can, a subscription of $5 per month helps me keep writing these essays and news round-ups covering the Pacific Northwest. Thanks! --AE Support Cascadia Journal ACLU of
Last week, a group I helped create, Cascadia Democratic Action, organized a food drive in Seattle's Cal Anderson Park. Our goal was to help neighbors hurt by the Trump administration's refusal to fund SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Food banks are already under enormous strain
Did governor Bob Ferguson just launch the movement for Cascadia independence? The Cascadia Innovation Corridor, an organization started by former Washington governor Chris Gregoire, has for nearly ten years dedicated itself to forging close ties between Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia – especially in the realm of tech companies, research, transportation,
Earlier this week, after Washington state opened enrollment in the Washington Health Plan Exchange, I logged in to my account to see how much my monthly premiums will go up if Congress fails to renew federal subsidies for Obamacare, which expire this year. The rate, with subsidies, will be the
It's been a gradual process, but I now identify as a resident of Cascadia rather than a resident of the United States. Rethinking one's identity and loyalties can be a difficult but clarifying process. For me, it has become more urgent with the election of Donald
Sign up for the free newsletter One day after a crowd of protesters defied a raid by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in a Latino neighborhood of Minneapolis, and several days after another crowd shouting "Shame!" surrounded ICE agents attempting to detain people at two restaurants
Sign up for the free Cascadia Journal e-newsletter by Andrew Engelson, Drew Alcosser, and Brandon Letsinger Earlier this month, there was a pivotal moment in Donald Trump’s four-month attack on democracy and the rule of law in the United States. When asked by Meet The Press interviewer Kristen Welker
Observations on news, politics, and the arts in the Pacific Northwest.
Like most progressive, socialist-leaning folks, I have no tolerance for the hype and bubble-just-waiting-to-burst frenzy around cryptocurrency. The industry is rife with con artists and corrupt associates of the Trump administration (seriously: no one in their right mind should ever buy a DOGE coin). But I want to say two
Hello, friends! Hope you're enjoying Cascadia Journal, an opinionated newsletter that chronicles what's happening in the Pacific Northwest and how our bioregion is pushing back against rising authoritarianism. There are no paywalls here, and I'm working on offering more feature articles rather than just
Good morning! Thanks again to all my paid supporters – you help make this feisty newsletter about Pacific Northwest possible. If you're not yet a paid member, it only costs the price of an oatmilk latte once a month: 5 bucks. Every subscription helps! --Andrew Support Cascadia Journal for
Feds oppose WA law banning medical debt from credit reports In its ongoing war on anything that helps working people, the Trump administration announced it wants to override a Washington law that bans medical debt from being used in assigning a person's credit score, Washington State Standard reports.
Seattle-area Sound Transit confronts rising costs The Urbanist reports that rising cost estimates for expansion of the three-county Sound Transit light rail system in the Puget Sound area are forcing the agency to consider major changes to future plans. Two "infill" stations on the main line in south
Good morning! Grab your cup of coffee (NOT from Starbucks – solidarity!) and check out today's roundup of news that's relevant to the Pacific Northwest. And if you're interested in becoming more active in the movement for Cascadia autonomy, be sure to follow Cascadia Democratic
On Monday night this week, as we awaited results in the Seattle mayor's race, I went to the Paramount to see Patti Smith, my first time seeing her perform. The show was astonishing: the 79-year-old rock legend sang with an intensity that would be the envy of an
Starbucks workers continue strike About 1,000 baristas at 65 Starbucks locations across North America are on strike for more predictable hours, better wages, and an end to union-busting tactics, the Guardian reported. Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson spoke to members of Starbucks Workers United and vowed to not buy Starbucks
Hello Cascadia people! Thanks for reading Cascadia Journal! If you enjoy this feisty roundup of news, environmental reporting, and arts coverage from around the Pacific Northwest, you you do a me a favor and recommend this newsletter to at least one friend? Here's the link! https://www.cascadia-journal.
Good morning! Here's your roundup of news, environmental reporting, and arts coverage from across the Cascadia bioregion. If you appreciate this newsletter and my opinionated essays on the pushback against Trump's authoritarianism in the Pacific Northwest, please consider becoming a paid subscriber for just $5 per
Hello friends! Hope you're enjoying your week. Due to lack of response, the meetup of Seattle-area subscribers to Cascadia Journal won't be happening this evening, Wed. Nov 12 at Stoup Brewing. I'm hoping to plan other get together in Seattle, Portland and Vancouver – so
Katie Wilson takes lead Seattle mayor's race by 91 votes After a new count of late-arriving ballots in the race for Seattle mayor yesterday, transit activist and labor organizer Katie Wilson took the lead over incumbent Bruce Harrell by just 91 votes – 133,469 to 133,378. Younger,
