Tag Archives: Social Observations

Sane in Spokane

It is a testament to the poverty of our local communications systems when people know all about the Rally to Restore Sanity in D.C. yet are surprised to hear one is going down in our very own back yard. To get your $3 commemorative sign, contact Kay Wright McGlocklin at Preferred Labor Sign, (509) 484-1107. [...]

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Bloomin’ Babies

By Tine Reese Spokane might be a mid-sized city, but it has pregnancy and childbirth resources that rival those of Seattle and San Francisco thanks to a new nonprofit called Bloom Spokane. For years our city has offered a wealth of birth preparation and maternity care options, but it was difficult to locate and research [...]

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It’s Better in Spokane

By Carla Brannan Much attention has been given to the rash of young men who have recently committed suicide because they were gay or thought to be gay. In response, high profile people from around the country have stepped up with messages of prevention and hope, and organizations like the Trevor Project have gained greater [...]

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Club Maestro

By Blush Response What a delight to see young people grabbing on to the reins of Spokane. With the recent success of Terrain, I can’t help but notice how many 20-somethings have carved out a chunk of this city for themselves. The Spokane Symphony’s new Club Maestro is yet another opportunity for young people to discover [...]

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Earning Our Ovals

By The Apostate This week both The Inlander and the Spokesman were  kind enough to remind us about Washington’s disengaged youth. In “Geriatrics vote. The youth don’t care.” Nick Deshais cited some data released by Secretary of State Sam Reed. In the last primary about 4,000 people below the age of 25 cast their ballot, making [...]

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