Writing Prompt: In your article “Crossing State Borders: Shipbuilding Contracts and Tacoma’s Economic Future,” explore the implications of Washington state’s decision to award shipbuilding contracts out of state, emphasizing the potential risks to Tacoma’s maritime economy and local job market. Discuss actionable steps that community members can take to advocate for a stronger focus on local shipbuilding, such as attending public forums, supporting local businesses, and engaging in grassroots movements for policy change. Highlight the importance of educating future generations through local vocational programs to sustain the shipbuilding workforce. Illustrate how investing in green technology can bolster both the economy and climate initiatives. Conclude by calling for a collective effort to keep Tacoma’s maritime story thriving through local craftsmanship and innovation.
