Politics

Afternoon Fizz

Friday Fizz: Social Media Edition

Some late-Friday Fizz, courtesy of social media.

01/31/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Proposes New Restrictions on Ridesharing Companies

The city's taxi committee proposes new regulations on companies like Uber and Lyft—restrictions that could, the companies say, put them out of business.

01/31/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Interested in Getting Something Done

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring slippery slopes, behind the scenes, forecasts, and Super Bowl tickets.

01/31/2014 By Morning Fizz

This Washington

Jolt: Republicans and Tom Sponsor DREAM Act in Senate

Following house Democrats, Republican-led state senate majority introduces DREAM Act for immigrants.

01/30/2014 By Afternoon Jolt

City Hall

Sawant on Seahawks Euphoria

Check your assumptions. Sawant is, in fact, going to a Super Bowl party.

01/30/2014 By Josh Feit and Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for Congressman Adam Smith

One question about the farm bill for Seattle Congressman Adam Smith.

01/30/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Consistent with his Ongoing Effort

Caffeinated news and gossip featuring important vacancies, performance art science, and letters to lobbyists.

01/30/2014 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

Isn't it Weird That ...

Some weird things we noticed in today's commerce and labor committee meeting.

01/29/2014 By Josh Feit

The C Is for Crank

McMorris Rodgers on Babies and Bootstraps

Cathy McMorris Rodgers' response to Obama's State of the Union was myopic, anecdotal, and shockingly self-centered.

01/29/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That ...

Some weird things we noticed about the Democratic cheering for the farm bill.

01/29/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "A Gun Show, the Internet, or Some Other Way"

Caffeinated news and gossip featuring gun loopholes, oil company tax breaks, and big endorsements.

01/29/2014 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Transit, Literature, and Bertha

Our daily roundup.

01/28/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That ...

Some weird things we noticed about the State of the Union.

01/28/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

What I Hope Obama Addresses Tonight

What I hope Obama addresses in his State of the Union address tonight.

01/28/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Guest Op/Ed

Want Lower Housing Prices? Increase Supply.

Want lower housing prices? Smart Growth Seattle's Roger Valdez says the solution has to include increased housing supply.

01/28/2014 By Roger Valdez

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Environmentalists Are a Little Alarmed

Caffeinated news and gossip featuring: having fun in Olympia, denying climate change in Olympia, and checking in on Mike McGinn.

01/28/2014 By Morning Fizz

City Hall

Sawant Creates "Solidarity Fund" to Give Away Two-Thirds of Council Earnings

City council member Kshama Sawant plans to create a "solidarity fund" to donate two-thirds of her salary to social justice causes.

01/27/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Monday Jolt: Voting Rights and Ad Restrictions

The day's winners and losers.

01/27/2014 By Afternoon Jolt