"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity."
- Martin Luther King

Today, we pause to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. After his ascention as chair of Southern Christian Leadership Conference, King devoted his life to social justice, for all Americans. We encourage everyone to think of ways that you can help fulfill King's vision - at home, and abroad.

Tomorrow, you have an opportunity to help ensure that health care legislation is passed through Congress. A special election is being held on Tuesday to elect the successor to Senator Ted Kennedy. We need your help to ensure that the Democrat, Martha Coaxley is elected, and health care reform stays on track. Please take five minutes and call five Massachusetts voters and remind them why it is important for them to vote. You can make calls from the comfort of your home.

Locally, we encourage everyone to vote for the Edmonds, Northshore and Shoreline School bonds and levies, as well as the King County Library levy, which are on the February 9 ballot. For more information, please check out the links: Edmonds, Northshore, Shoreline. In Shoreline, you can find volunteer opportunities, including cell phone parties and "rah rah" locations at http://voteyesforshorelineschools.org.