The C Is for Crank

Imagine If...

The Seahawks parade as an argument for preserving public transit.

02/05/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Longtime Activist Ejected from Neighborhood Group

Chris Leman, a neighborhood activist who was arrested for assault at a city building in 2009, has resigned his longtime position at a citywide neighborhood group after another "incident."

02/05/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: More Than 120 Complaints, ORCA, Obamacare, and More

Our daily roundup.

02/04/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Planning Commission Pushes for More Family Housing

The city's Planning Commission is pushing for more "family-sized" housing—meaning three bedrooms or more—in Seattle.

02/04/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Starts to Move on Universal Pre-K

The city council moves toward a universal pre-kindergarten proposal.

02/03/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

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

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Income Equality, the Super Bowl of Food, and More

Our daily roundup.

01/30/2014 By 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

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

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

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

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That...

A weird thing we noticed about the corporate media.

01/27/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Homelessness Rises, Bridge Sinks, and More

Our daily roundup.

01/24/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

Uber and Lyft and Women's Empowerment

The case for disruptive technology—in this case, ridesharing—as a tool for women's empowerment.

01/24/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Sawant Questions Likely City Light Surcharges

City Light staffers tell council members that a surcharge on electric bills later this year is probably inevitable.

01/22/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Blowers, Broadband, Bikesharing, and Bertha

Our daily roundup.

01/22/2014 By Erica C. Barnett