This week Dain and I chat about new worker actions in BC and new briefings being done alongside the provincial government. In Washington, we talk about the rise in right-wing political extremism in the inland PNW. We cap off the day with a robust discussion around the filibuster and key components of the paired-down social spending bill.

Stories:
Life Lab Strike BC
COVID Briefings in BC
Washington State Vaxx Mandate Worker Attrition
CRT in Inland PNW Schoolboard Elections
Oregon Eviction Crisis
Biden Filibuster Update

This week in the Cascadia Update we discuss a few stories of interest for our region. In Canada we discuss the impact of an oil spill on the Heiltsuk Nation. In Washington, we discuss Kathy Lambert's racist mailer along with a racist statue in Spokane. We also discuss the Oathkeepr Infestation in Oregon (and Washington). In national news, we look at the IATSE strike that almost happened, and the impact of the Pandora Papers.

Credits:

Danny K Bernstein - Theme Music
Break: Pray for Me by Fever 333
Closing: Fortunate Son Creedence Clearwater Revival

This week we discuss Trudeau pulling a page out of Ted Cruz's playbook of avoiding responsibility. In Washington, we discuss upcoming ballot measures along with other upcoming voter initiatives. In Oregon, we discuss the possibility of the recurrence of company towns. We close with national news, particularly the Progressive Caucus finally forcing the vote.

Stories in Order of Apperance:
-Trudeau Pulls a Cruz
-Fairy Creek Watershed Update
-Kshama Sawant Recall
-Washington State Advisory Votes
-Google Data Facility in Dalles OR
-Temporary Homelessness Shelters
-Block the Vote - Infrastructure and Social Spending

Credits:
-Theme Music: Danny K Bernstien
-Intermission: Break Something by Anti-Flag
-Closing: Liza and Louise by NOFX