• Editor’s note: As George P. Shultz celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday, he penned an important Op-Ed in The Washington Post that is so pertinent for this era. Read text here:
• The 10 most important things I’ve learned about trust over my 100 years.
• Shultz is a former U.S. secretary of labor, treasury and state, and was director of the Office of Management and Budget. He is a distinguished fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution.

** TOP NEWS **

New York Times: Russian Hackers Broke Into Federal Agencies, U.S. Officials Suspect

Business Insider from Nov. 19, 2020: ‘Up is down, down is up’: Trump did Russia’s job for it by firing Chris Krebs, and Krebs’ removal is the biggest sign of his success

Politico: What the Science of Addiction Tells Us About Trump – It turns out that your brain on grievances looks a lot like your brain on drugs. And that’s a problem not just for the outgoing president, but for the rest of us.

** REGIONAL, NATIONAL NEWS **

Gov. Inslee announces COVID-19 vaccine approval by multi-state workgroup

Thurston County ends week with 435 COVID-19 cases, a new weekly high [Thanksgiving visits possible cause]

‘Keeping the Spirit of Yelm Alive’: City, Chamber Partner for Christmas Lights at Yelm City Park

Wind turbine farm on Thurston-Lewis county border is generating power, owner says

Yelm Schools Superintendent: We Can Come Together to Combat Food Insecurity During the Holidays

NVN: Yelm Outlines Legislative Priorities for 2021

13 discoveries in the last year have fundamentally altered our understanding of human history

** AMERICAN HISTORY MADE IN AUTUMN 2020 **

‘The last wall’: How dozens of judges across the political spectrum rejected Trump’s efforts to overturn the election [Trump asked for the rule of law to be followed, and Trump nominee federal District Judge Brett H. Ludwig added: “It has been.”]

2021’s Congress will feature the most women of color ever

Congress will have record number of LGBTQ lawmakers next session

A record-breaking 6 Native candidates were elected to Congress on Tuesday

Paper Ballots Played a Key Role in Defending the Integrity of the 2020 Election

These Republicans may not be capable of shame, but you should know who they are [i. e. Washington State’s Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Dan Newhouse]

Kamala and Doug’s Hanukkah Message Will Fill Your Heart With Joy

** CORONAVIRUS NEWS **

Washington state begins bulk shipments of N95 masks from its huge stockpile

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