Buying local in Argentina? What does that have to do with Pierce County. Right now I am in Argentina. So it is the closest I can get. But more seriously, I am buying local in Argentina. And it emphasizes an important dimension of buying local: the intimacy of trade. Read more
Bully is a new Weinstein film, a documentary about bullying in the schools. It is currently showing at the Grand Cinema and has prompted a lot of interest among political leaders and educators in the Tacoma Public Schools. The film focuses on the children targeted by bullies. Some are targeted because of their disabilities, some because of sexual orientation, and some for unexplained reasons. The results are suicide, bringing a weapon on the school bus, leaving town, and acquiescence. The film should be required viewing for all parents and most children. In fact, the Tacoma Public Schools is proactive in confronting bullying head on with immediate action and education. As part of their proactive approach, Bernadette Ray, Assistant Director of Student Life for Tacoma Schools, led a discussion following the 2:05 p.m. showing of Bully at the Grand Cinema Saturday, the fifth of May. The roughly 20 attendees found out a lot from each other and a lot about the school district’s approach. Read more
Thursday, May 3, at the Foss Waterway and Seaport Museum, State Representative Jeannie Darnielle kicked off her campaign for Washington State Senate from the 27th Legislative District with a passionate promise to continue the fight for a progressive Washington State. The term progressive was applied by all speaking about Representative Darneille. They all told the story of her long-term commitment to progressive ideals and action. Read more
Jeanette Dorner was elected to the Pierce Conservation District Board of Supervisors with the unofficial election results certified on April 20, 2012. The results then go to the Washington State Conservation Commission for final certification at their May 12, 2012 Commission Meeting. Dorner was elected to a 3 year term expiring in 2015. Learn more about how you, too, can participate in conservation district activities, e.g., volunteering for Stream Team and other actions. Read more
