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Seattle Times Columnist "Bursts Out Laughing" at Manning's Gender Transition Announcement

In a deplorable blog post, the Seattle Times' Bruce Ramsey says he "burst out laughing" at the news that Pfc. Chelsea (neé Bradley) Manning, who was just convicted of spying, is transgender.

08/23/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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McGinn Staffer Attacks This Crank as "Sexist"

Mayor Mike McGinn's chief of staff calls me "sexist" for pointing out that he has fewer female department heads than his predecessor. Hmm.

08/09/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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And Now for the NIMBY Trump Card Against Whole Foods Proposal: Developer Isn't from Here!

The anti-Whole Foods, pro-McGinn Stranger says we should oppose a developer because they aren't from here.

08/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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West Seattle NIMBYs' Nightmare Scenario: A 5-Minute Walk from Car to House

07/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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Car Warrior Orcutt: "Sad" When Bikers Die, But What About the Drivers?

State Rep. Ed Orcutt, who led a parade of GOP amendments to the house transportation package, says motorist safety should come first, before cyclists or pedestrians.

06/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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Car2Go Can't Be All Things to All People

Complaints about Car2Go miss their mark—in part because the carsharing service can't be both virtually free and omnipresent.

05/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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Cyclists Aren't the Ones "Digging In Their Heels" On Burke-Gilman Trail

Contrary to what the Seattle Times believes, it isn't cyclists who are "digging in their heels" to stop the city from completing the "missing link" of the Burke-Gilman trail.

05/16/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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Angelina Jolie, "Boobies," and Komen

On Angelina Jolie's decision and Komen's "Save the Boobs" campaign.

05/14/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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Last Night

On SPD, the May Day protests, and getting pepper sprayed.

05/02/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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Obama vs. Women's Health, Again

The Obama administration fights efforts to make emergency contraception available over the counter to women of all ages.

05/02/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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The Pitchforks Come Out at aPodment Hearing

Neighborhood activists turn out in force at city hall this afternoon to oppose microhousing—small, affordable units with shared kitchens.

04/18/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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"Saving" Single Family Neighborhoods Must Include More Single-Family Density

Contrary to what two architects argue in Crosscut, "saving" single-family neighborhoods will require more than just allowing corner lot subdivision while banning small-lot development.

04/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett