Singing Resistance West Seattle - Setlist

We Are Here

We are here (echo)

With our voices (echo)

Our love for each other

Will carry us through

*Variation: 
Children, city, community, courage, families, fears, grief, hope, love, neighbors, people, strength.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DU3Cbm3Dr0E/

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rTY4GkMnhgU
Song credit:  Sarina Partridge

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This Is For Our Neighbors

This is for our Neighbors who are locked inside, 

Together, 

We will, 

Abolish ICE.

*Variation: Children, Courage, Family, Fears, Friends, Hopes, Migrants, Strength, Students.

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Song credit: Lu Aya

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It's OK To Change Your Mind

(A song for ICE agents)

It’s okay to change your mind

Show us your courage

Leave this behind

It’s okay to change your mind

And you can join us

Join us here anytime.

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Song credit: Annie Schlaefer

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We Shall Overcome

Lively and joyous not mournful!

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More Great Music 

Lead With Love

You gotta put one foot in front of the other

and lead with love.

Put one foot in front of the other

and lead with love.

Don’t give up hope.

You’re not alone.

Don’t you give up.

Keep movin’ on.

Lift up your eyes.

Don’t you despair.

Look up ahead.

The path is there.

I know you’re scared

And I’m scared too.

But here I am, right next to you.

https://youtu.be/7dbXPw11AE4?si=hTlEdQb-pHXlNT9O

Song credit: Melanie DeMore

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Hold On  

Hold on, hold on

My dear ones

Here comes the dawn.

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DTqCbBNEcZd/

Song credit: Heidi Wilson

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Give Peace A Chance

All we are saying
Is give peace a chance.

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Feel The Fear And  Sing Out Anyway

Feel the fear, and sing out anyway!
Feel the fear, and sing out everyday
We are together, and we will be OK
Feel the fear, and sing out any way!

*Variations: Speak Out, Stand Up, March On, Aim High, Be Brave, Breathe Deep, Dream On, Hold Fast, Hold On, Join In, Keep Faith, Keep On, Lean In, Link Arms, Live Bold, Look Up, Move Through, Press On, Reach Out, Rise Up, Shine Bright, Shine On, Speak Up, Stand Strong, Stay Kind, Stay True! (We can also drop the "and" to use 3 syllables. It's the folk process!)

Song credit:  Randy Winn

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(Ain't Gonna Let Nobody) Turn Me Around

Ain't gonna let nobody, turn me round,
Turn me round, turn me round,
Ain't gonna let nobody, turn me round,

 I just keep on a-walkin', keep on a-talkin', 

Marching on to freedom land.

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We Will Protect Each Other

We will protect each other

We will be everything we need

 The good land, and the wild water

 The whole sky...is always on our side.

 

(This song was written for migrant justice work in California and across the country. Used to ground the group in our commitment to each other and also to remember that the lands, waters and skies are always on OUR side.)

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We Are American - We Have No King

Were you here from the start?

Or come over the sea?

Our home is America

Land of the free.

Free to be different

To let your heart sing:

We are American, 

We Have No King. 

We want no king,

No commissar.

Democracy matters,

That is who we are.

A nation of Law

Let freedom ring!

We are American, 

We Have No King. 

No nation is perfect, 

And neither are we,

But we keep on trying, 

We dare to be free.

Together we march, 

United we sing: 

We are American, 

We Have No King. 

Yes,

We are American, 

We Have No King! 

Credit Words: Randy Winn, Music: Elizabeth Jenning. 

https://youtu.be/tY1wTT9ifJE 

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We Are American - We Have No King - lyrics, a capella, full score, and commentary

We Are American - We Have No King

Were you here from the start?

Or come over the sea?

Our home is America

Land of the free.

Free to be different

To let your heart sing:

We are American, 

We Have No King. 

We want no king,

No commissar.

Democracy matters,

That is who we are.

A nation of Law

Let freedom ring!

We are American, 

We Have No King. 

No nation is perfect, 

And neither are we,

But we keep on trying, 

We dare to be free.

Together we march, 

United we sing: 

We are American, 

We Have No King. 

Yes,

We are American, 

We Have No King! 

Credit Words: Randy Winn, Music: Elizabeth Jenning. 

Commentary

Before the first No Kings day of protest, I pondered our need for a song to sing that we marched that expressed love of our people and our country. We can't give up the concept of patriotism to the fascists!

Yet our common stock of song seemed lacking. Traditional patriotic songs seemed bombastic, exclusionary or unsingable by most people. 
So one was written around the fundamental phrase of "We Are American, We Have No King" 

 All programs are free and open to the public, although intended for Continuing Legal Education for legal professionals.

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• March 2026 Free CLE

  March 3-6: 

  * AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. By Clio.

  March 4:

  * Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 3: Successful Discovery Techniques and The Importance of a Good Deposition. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  * AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. (Day 2 of 4). By Clio.

  March 5:

  * Integrating AI Into Your Daily Law Practice - Practical Uses and Ethical Considerations. By Smokeball.

  * Emily Dies in Paris: The Art of Ancillary Probate in New York. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  * Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

  * Trends to Watch in Energy Law. By LexisNexis.

  * Core Law 2026. By CES.

  * AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. (Day 3 of 4). By Clio.

  March 6:

  * AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. (Day 4 of 4). By Clio..

  March 10:

  * Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

  March 11:

  * Conflict of Interest? Spotting Conflicts Before They Spot You. By Attorney Protective.

  * No, I’m Not the Court Reporter: Seeking Justice Without Bias. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  * Faulty Workmanship in Property Insurance: Coverage Exclusions and Emerging Trends. By Cozen O'Connor.

  March 12:

  * Bankruptcy Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.

  * Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101. By LexisNexis.

  March 17:

  * The Top 5 Trends Shaping Mid-Sized Law Firms and How to Respond. By Clio.

  * From Resistance to Results — The Playbook for AI Success. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  March 18:

  * Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams to Detecting Deepfakes. By Veritext.

  * How AI Works for Legal Professionals. By Alta Pro.

  * The Rights of Protesters and Legal Challenges to Protect Those Rights. By Dakota County Law Library.

  March 19:

  * DJ Wars - Part 2: Spinning the Hits & Misses of Insurance Declaratory Judgment Actions. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  * AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

  * Trends to Watch in Antitrust Law. By LexisNexis.

  March 24:

  * Healthcare as a Human Right. By Washington State Bar Association.

  * Thomas Fox Response-Compliance into 2027 and Beyond. By Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

  March 25:

  * PJI Backstage Pass: Inside Knowledge to Strengthen Your Case at Every Stage. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  March 26:

  * Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

  * Navigating the Minnesota Commitment Appeal Panel: Overview of Practice and Procedures. By Minnesota State Law Library.

  * Evaluating Slip, Trip, and Fall Claims. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

  March 27:

  * The ReproCussions of Barriers to Care: Youth Access and the Fight for Bodily Autonomy. By Case Western Reserve University School of Law Reproductive Rights Law Initiative. 

  March 31:

  * Finding Calm in Stormy Seas. By WSBA Legal Lunchbox series.

  * Moneyball for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

  
  

  April 2026 Free CLE

  April 1:

  * Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 4: Building the Damages. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  April 2:

  * Expanding Access through Digital Accessibility in Minnesota's State Courts. By Minnesota State Law Library.

  * Identifying Red Flags Before They Become Red Flags. By CES.

  * Fix Your Intake: 3 Strategies to Get the Right Clients (and Stop Attracting the Wrong Ones). By Clio.

  April 3:

  * Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium. By CSU College of Law.

  April 8:

  * AI Prompt Playbook: Sharpening AI Queries for Secure, Strategic and Strong Legal Research. By Veritext.

  April 9:

  * Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements. By LexisNexis.

  * From Intake to Insight: Early Case Assessment, Ethics, and Strategic Decision-Making in Insurance Litigation. By LexisNexis.

  * An Ethics Primer for Government Contracts Practitioners: Best Strategies, Compliance, and Professional Responsibility Location. By Cozen O'Connor.

  April 16:

  * AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

  * Technology and the Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practice. By LexisNexis.

  April 21:

  * Litigation Analytics for General Counsel & Corporate Legal. By LexisNexis.

  * Looking Ahead to 2026 – Accelerating Genomics in Personal Injury Cases. By Perrin.

  April 28:

  * Lien on Me: Navigating Medicaid Recoveries Without Losing Your Mind. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  April 29:

  * The Para‑Presidency: The Department of Government Efficiency and Beyond. By Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

  * From Isolation to Connection: Supporting Mental Health in the Legal Profession. By Minnesota State Law Library.

  April 30:

  * What to Expect from a Fire Expert. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

  * Pollution Insurance: Are you covered?. By LexisNexis.

  * Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

  * Long Island’s New Bench Goes to Bat — Changes Shaping Trial Practice. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  May 2026 Free CLE

  May 6:

  * Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 5: Motion Practice to Move Your Case. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  * Let’s Get Technical: Data Security Ethics for Law Firms. By Veritext.

  May 7:

  * Corporate Law Quiz Show. By LexisNexis.

  * Seeing Isn’t Believing: Litigating in the Age of Deepfakes. By LexisNexis.

  * How To Dispute An Appraisal. By CES

  * From Claim to Closure — Guiding Clients Through Settlement. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

  May 12:

  * Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

  * From Profile to Post: Staying Compliant While Building Your Brand on Social Media. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. 

  May 14:

  * AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

  May 21:

  * Piercing The Corporate Veil: Prevention & Litigation. By LexisNexis.

  May 28:

  * HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

  * Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

  * The Expert Role in the Property Claim Appraisal Process By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

  
  

  June 2026 Free CLE

  June 2:

  * Moneyball for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

   June 4:

  * ADUs and VRBOs: The Alphabet Soup of Neighborhood Living in 2026 and Beyond. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

  * Generative Artificial Intelligence Current Trends in Practice. By LexisNexis.

  * Marketing, Advertising and The Law. By CES.

  June 11:

  * AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

  June 17:

  * Social Media – Discovery, Ethics, Evidence & Sanctions. By Veritext.

  June 18:

  * Managing Biases to Achieve Optimal Negotiation and Litigation Outcomes. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

  * Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law. By LexisNexis.

  * Social Media in the Workplace: What could possibly go wrong?.  By LexisNexis.

  June 23:

  * Litigation Analytics for General Counsel & Corporate Legal. By LexisNexis.

  June 25:

  * Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

  * Researching Experts and Judges.  By LexisNexis.

  
  

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  Here’s to expanding access and keeping knowledge moving!

  
  

  Warmly,

  
  

  Randy Winn 

  The "We Are American, We Have No King" Song: https://youtu.be/tY1wTT9ifJE

  
  

 A new month brings a new slate of Free CLE Webinars—and this edition is packed with programs you can learn from, share, and keep in your back pocket for later. Every listing is free to attend, and while credit rules vary by jurisdiction, many sessions allow for self‑application if your state isn’t explicitly covered.

If you spot a program I haven’t included, send it my way. This calendar grows all month long, and your tips help keep it the most reliable free‑CLE roundup out there. You can always find the continuously updated list at http://4freeCLE.blogspot.com.

Here’s to expanding access, strengthening our skills, and keeping the learning momentum going!

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February 2026 Free CLE

February 5:

* 2026 CPLR Update. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Avoiding a Mayday: Mediating Complex Aviation Conflicts. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

* Early Case Assessment. By LexisNexis.

* Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

* The Quality of a Pre-Approval is About to Get Worse in 2026. Why?. By CES.

* A Legal Professional's Guide to Not Getting Flagged for AI Use. By Clio.

February 10:

* Lessons from Hungary: Academic Freedom and Democracy. By University of Minnesota Law School Human Rights Center.

* Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Webinar. By Children's Court Improvement Program of Wisconsin.

February 11:

* Updates from the Statewide Access to Justice Report on Minnesota Consumer Debt Litigation. By Minnesota State Law Library.

February 12:

* A Handy Primer on Drafting and Updating Employee Handbooks. By LexisNexis.

* Soft Skills For Legal Professionals: How to Protect Your Firm's Reputation. By Clio.

* Shift Happens: Surviving the Law Profession. By LEAP.

* Bot‑ched Care: Using AI to Spot Medical Negligence Faster Than Humans Can Cause It. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. 

February 13:

* Succession and Severance: Ethical Transitions for Lawyers (without the HBO drama). By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

February 17:

* Litigation Analytics for General Counsel & Corporate Legal. By LexisNexis.

February 18:

* Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 2: How to Frame Your Complaint to Your Advantage. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* The Minnesota Protocol: An International “Gold Standard” for Investigating Unlawful Deaths. By University of Minnesota School of Law.

February 19:

* From the War-Room to the Bench: Navigating AI in the New Legal Frontier. By Clifford Law Offices.

* AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

* When Trees Attack: Subrogation Strategies for Fallen Tree Claims. By Cozen O'Connor.

February 23:

* Defending the Rule of Law: The Roles of the Bench and Bar. By Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

February 24:

* Seat at the Table: Building Fairer Juries Through Inclusion. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Interval Funds: Regulatory Radar and Market Trends. By Dechert.

* Ultra Processed Foods: Feeding the Future of Litigation. By Perrin.

* Legal Lunchbox™ Series: Writing Well Under Pressure. By WSBA.

February 25:

* AI & the Record: Balancing Artificial Intelligence Innovations, Best Practices, and Ethics in Legal Proceedings. By Veritext.

* Learn How to Ethically Bill Your Clients and Avoid Fee Disputes. By Attorney Protective.

* Ethical Legal Research With Generative AI. By The Alameda County Law Library.

February 26:

* Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research. By LexisNexis.

* Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law. By LexisNexis.

* Onsite Investigation of Construction Defect Claims. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

* Regulatory Uncertainty: Navigating the New Legal Landscape. By Bloomberg.

February 27:

* Justice is Gray, Ethics is Black & White. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Constitutional Law in the Age of Generative AI. By Fordham.

March 2026 Free CLE

March 3-6: 

* AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. By Clio.

March 4:

* Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 3: Successful Discovery Techniques and The Importance of a Good Deposition. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. (Day 2 of 4). By Clio.

March 5:

* Emily Dies in Paris: The Art of Ancillary Probate in New York. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

* Trends to Watch in Energy Law. By LexisNexis.

* Core Law 2026. By CES.

* AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. (Day 3 of 4). By Clio.

March 6:

* AI Spring Training Camp for Legal Professionals. (Day 4 of 4). By Clio.

March 10:

* Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

March 11:

* No, I’m Not the Court Reporter: Seeking Justice Without Bias. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

March 12:

* Bankruptcy Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.

* Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101. By LexisNexis.

March 18:

* Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams to Detecting Deepfakes. By Veritext.

* How AI Works for Legal Professionals. By Alta Pro.

March 19:

* DJ Wars - Part 2: Spinning the Hits & Misses of Insurance Declaratory Judgment Actions. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

* Trends to Watch in Antitrust Law. By LexisNexis.

March 25:

* PJI Backstage Pass: Inside Knowledge to Strengthen Your Case at Every Stage. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

March 26:

* Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

* Navigating the Minnesota Commitment Appeal Panel: Overview of Practice and Procedures. By Minnesota State Law Library.

* Evaluating Slip, Trip, and Fall Claims. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

March 27:

* The ReproCussions of Barriers to Care: Youth Access and the Fight for Bodily Autonomy. By Case Western Reserve University School of Law Reproductive Rights Law Initiative. 

March 31:

* Moneyball for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

April 2026 Free CLE

April 1:

* Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 4: Building the Damages. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

April 2:

* Expanding Access through Digital Accessibility in Minnesota's State Courts. By Minnesota State Law Library.

* Identifying Red Flags Before They Become Red Flags. By CES.

April 8:

* AI Prompt Playbook: Sharpening AI Queries for Secure, Strategic and Strong Legal Research. By Veritext.

April 21:

* Litigation Analytics for General Counsel & Corporate Legal. By LexisNexis.

* Looking Ahead to 2026 – Accelerating Genomics in Personal Injury Cases. By Perrin.

April 28:

* Lien on Me: Navigating Medicaid Recoveries Without Losing Your Mind. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

April 30:

* What to Expect from a Fire Expert. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

May 2026 Free CLE

May 6:

* Win Before You Walk In: Mastering Pre-Trial Tactics - Part 5: Motion Practice to Move Your Case. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Let’s Get Technical: Data Security Ethics for Law Firms. By Veritext.

May 12:

* Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

* From Profile to Post: Staying Compliant While Building Your Brand on Social Media. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. 

June 2026 Free CLE

June 2:

* Moneyball for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

 June 4:

* ADUs and VRBOs: The Alphabet Soup of Neighborhood Living in 2026 and Beyond. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

June 17:

* Social Media – Discovery, Ethics, Evidence & Sanctions. By Veritext.

June 18:

* Managing Biases to Achieve Optimal Negotiation and Litigation Outcomes. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

June 23:

* Litigation Analytics for General Counsel & Corporate Legal. By LexisNexis.

More To Come!

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That's all for now. Thank you for years of support!

The Board Of Peace Logo Is More Ridiculous Than You Think

Chairman Trump told Canada it can't join his shiny new Board Of Peace™ - even if it paid the billion-dollar Founder's Fee.

While a substantive criticism of this might focus on the importance of Canada to any legitimate international peace‑seeking organization, I prefer to focus on the comedy of its logo: an escutcheon charged with a globe both centered on Florida and dominated by Canada.

Not only does the logo manage to exclude nearly every nation the organization claims to represent, it does so with the confidence of a child who’s never looked at a map but insists he could draw one from memory. It ignores 90% of the world’s population in favor of North America and, specifically, a swampy peninsula best known for humidity and headlines.

Canada, meanwhile, becomes the largest visible landmass, as if the designer briefly forgot what the planet looks like and just hit “enhance” on the nearest polite landform. Blown up to kaiju proportions, Canada dominates the shield like it’s about to apologize for stepping on the rest of the hemisphere.

It’s the first logo in history to accidentally imply that world peace depends entirely on Toronto.