The C Is for Crank

The Seattle Times Shows Its Contempt for Non-Drivers

The Seattle Times demonstrates its utter contempt for pedestrians and transit riders.

12/13/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Coal, Rail, Tiny Apartments, and More

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12/13/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: Racing, Caucusing, and Voting

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12/12/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Members Squirrel Away Funds in Anticipation of New Campaign-Finance Restrictions

In anticipation of new restrictions on campaign fundraising, city council members squirrel away money for 2015 just before a critical deadline.

12/12/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

Election 2013

Mayoral Candidate Tim Burgess: On the DOJ Agreement, Density, Education, and More

City council member and mayoral candidate Tim Burgess on the city's police-accountability agreement, education, density, and more.

12/11/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Building Smaller, Driving Less

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12/11/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Pot's Legal. Now What?

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12/10/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

One Question for Transportation Choices Coalition

One question for the alternative-transit advocacy group Transportation Choices Coalition.

12/07/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Plymouth Housing: Protesters are Spreading "Misinformation"

Plymouth Housing Group leaders respond to complaints about the agency's plan to build a new low-income housing development on Third Ave. downtown.

12/07/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Hooray for Pot, Gays, and Urbanism

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12/06/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Leaflet Campaign Targets New Low-Income Housing Project

An aggressive leafleting effort is targeting a project that will house dozens of low-income downtown residents.

12/06/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Gridlock, Gay Marriage, and GOP Advantage in Olympia

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12/05/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Wednesday Jolt: Ed Murray

Ed Murray makes it official—and makes his opponents' lives more difficult.

12/05/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for City Council Member Tim Burgess

One question for Seattle City Council member Tim Burgess.

12/04/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Cliffs, Cars, and Cities

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12/04/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is For Crank

Potential McGinn Opponent: Vote for Me Because I Oppose Transit, Streetcars, and Education Funding

Potential McGinn opponent Albert Shen argues, in a Seattle Times op/ed, that Seattle has invested too much in transit, bike lanes, education, and paid sick leave.

12/04/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: Firewalls and Fiscal Cliffs

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12/03/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Monday Jolt: Southeast Seattle Loses Out

Southeast Seattle loses out on development and car-sharing opportunities.

12/03/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

McGinn Briefs Press on South Lake Union Plan, Says He Hopes Council Will Pass Quickly

Mayor Mike McGinn presents his plan for upzoning South Lake Union, says any delay by the city council will mean lost opportunities.

11/30/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Appointments, Enforcement, and Junkets

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11/30/2012 By Erica C. Barnett