Recent NWCitizen Articles

It Always Comes Back to the Toxic Sludge

By David Netboy · Sat Apr 15, 2023

David Netboy contends “business as usual” is no longer acceptable, and here’s why.

The Other Side of the Scrap Pile

By Doug Karlberg · Fri Apr 14, 2023

Long-time Port watcher, Doug Karlberg, suggests a different point of view on the waterfront scrap pile.

Ban All Firearms

By Dick Conoboy · Mon Apr 10, 2023

Ban them all. Forever. Every single, solitary firearm in the U.S.

Leadership

By Garrett O’Brien · Mon Apr 3, 2023

Including others when developing solutions is a hallmark of leadership. It was not evident at the March 13th City Council meeting regarding new drug use sanctions.

Port Priorities Subvert Their Own Plan

By David Netboy · Sat Apr 1, 2023

Wildflowers in Santa Ynez

By Garrett O’Brien · Wed Mar 15, 2023

Garrett O’Brien guest writes. And just how do we get out of this housing mess?

Public Banking Bill Fails In Committee

By Dick Conoboy · Mon Mar 13, 2023

The Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade failed to vote the bill out of committee, but it can be revived in the second year of the biennium.

Growth of Medicare’s ACO Reach Scam Halted

By Dick Conoboy · Sun Mar 12, 2023

The program appears to be dying of self-inflicted wounds that were long predicted. Supporters stiffened their spines instead, ignoring the obvious blood loss.

Rise of Medicare Advantage – Creation of a Myth

By Rick Timmins · Mon Mar 6, 2023

Millions of Medicare recipients have already been schnookered into Medicare Advantage. Don’t be a victim. Fight back.

Call To Action On Medicare (Dis)Advantage!

By Dick Conoboy · Thu Mar 2, 2023

If we do not speak out NOW on the privatization of Medicare, the system will effectively be eaten alive from within.

NWCitizen Journalist Down, But Certainly Not Out

By NWCitizen Management · Tue Feb 28, 2023

Stoney Bird, local writer and activist, was severely injured in a fall at this home. He has helped many. Now it is our time to return the support.

A Cruel Joke From The VA and Congress

By Dick Conoboy · Mon Feb 27, 2023

At least with a real joke, you get to laugh. Here, the government seem to laugh at you.

Atul Explains Vote Against Jail Recommendations

By Atul Deshmane · Fri Feb 24, 2023

Atul Deshmane explains his dissenting vote on the new jail recommendation report of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee to the County Council

TAGNW Recaptured By Big Telecom

By Jon Humphrey · Wed Feb 22, 2023

With the loss of Michael Gan, TAGNW has become a puppet organization of big telecom that is aggressively working against the public interest.

Never Too Late to Shout About It

By Gene Marx · Tue Feb 14, 2023

Gene Marx is a Vietnam Veteran and past National Board of Directors Secretary of Veterans for Peace. A retired Federal Administration employee, Gene lives in Bellingham, Washington, with his wife Victoria.