Politics
2008: Year of Hope, Year of Fear. Essay 10
The Northwest's progressive tradition is "shovel-ready" for some national programs.
The Northwest's progressive tradition is "shovel-ready" for some national programs.
Delaying the decision was supposed to allow a consensus version to appear magically. Didn't happen. Instead there are three new champions and three new variants. This baby seems headed for the big scary Legislature.
The biggest change must come from ourselves, shifting from a culture of greed to one of community. The national shift seems more likely than a local one.
A perfect storm of opportunity, caused by our disorientation and our search for a new vision.