May 9, 2012
May 8, 2012
By Erica C. Barnett at 1:14 pm
The Seattle Times, once again, ties itself in rhetorical knots to oppose Mayor Mike McGinn's proposal to lift minimum parking requirements. read more →
May 7, 2012
By Afternoon Jolt at 5:32 pm
Labor jolted Democratic leadership this weekend. Several liberal Democrats did not get endorsements from the Washington State Labor Council this weekend, including Democratic Speaker of the House Rep. Frank Chopp (D-43), Democratic majority leader Pat Sullivan (D-47, Covington), and Chopp’s Seattle district seatmate, Rep. Jamie Pedersen (D-43). The snub comes despite strong lifetime labor voting [...] read more →
May 4, 2012
By Erica C. Barnett at 2:22 pm
A Bellevue columnist unwittingly confirms every stereotype about Bellevue residents. Image via city of Bellevue. read more →
May 3, 2012
May 2, 2012
By Erica C. Barnett at 11:23 am
The Seattle Times will turn anything---even plans for a popular park proposal---into an opportunity to oppose the mayor's parking deregulation proposal. Image via Seattle Municipal Archives. read more →
May 1, 2012
April 30, 2012
April 27, 2012
By Erica C. Barnett at 2:32 pm
The US Senate passes a bill renewing the Violence Against Women Act. But House Republicans have proposed their own version of VAWA that guts protections for gay, immigrant, Native American, and rural women. Image via Roll Call. read more →
By David Meinert at 2:04 pm
Five Point owner Dave Meinert says the debate over later liquor hours should be about local control, not whether later hours (or liquor) are good or bad. read more →





