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Obama's War on Weed: The President's Strange Flip-Flop on Medical Marijuana

​Editor's Note: The following, written by Ray Stern of our sister paper Phoenix New Times, provides a beyond-Washington look at recent federal actions regarding medical marijuana. The new federal crackdown on medical marijuana announced on October 7 by the four California U.S. Attorneys sent ... More >>

Breaking: Petting-Zoo Animals Are Walking Petri Dishes of Disease

​No, really. They're super-gross.

The Fussy Eye: Drop by Drop

Sweaty walls.

Comment of the Week: Washington Should Copy Arizona on Medical-Marijuana Laws

​Having grown up in Arizona, I can attest that the state didn't always have a reputation as a bubbling cauldron of right-wing lunacy. There were, and continue to be, plenty of fine folks there who would no sooner ask a brown-skinned person for his or her "papers" or join a border militia than ... More >>

Reindeer Sausages, Lion Tacos, and 13 Other Unusual Animals That Have Been (or Should Be) Turned Into Food

Photo courtesy baconshirts.com​The first place I ever ate field mice was in Albuquerque, N.M., their entire bodies skinned, gutted, splayed out on skewers, and roasted over a charcoal brazier. They were good, if not exactly satisfying. If you're hungry, it takes a lot of field mice to fill you ... More >>

¡Ask a Mexican!

Photo courtesy baconshirts.com​The first place I ever ate field mice was in Albuquerque, N.M., their entire bodies skinned, gutted, splayed out on skewers, and roasted over a charcoal brazier. They were good, if not exactly satisfying. If you're hungry, it takes a lot of field mice to fill you ... More >>

Return to Sender

What would comprehensive immigration reform look like if the Feds got off their duffs?

FAIR-y Tales

Russell Pearce and other illegal-immigration populists rely on misleading right-wing reports to scapegoat immigrants and terrify penny-pinching Americans.

Thursday Food Porn: Hot Beef Injection

Photo courtesy Norma Rosenthal​ This is the "Kiss Your Hips Goodbye" burger from John Howie Steak--recently renamed after a little legal dust-up with the Arizona-based Heart Attack Grill and written about at length right here on Voracious. It is 12 ounces of prime chuck burger, tempura fried ... More >>

More Proof That Washington Is a Sanctuary for Illegal Immigrants

​In a cover story last month, we wrote about the way once illegal immigrants have become the economic backbone of rural Washington. What's more, Latino farmers and leaders in the Yakima Valley told us that a new wave of undocumented immigrants have been flocking to Washington in the last year ... More >>

How Do Mexicans Like Their Coffee?

​In a cover story last month, we wrote about the way once illegal immigrants have become the economic backbone of rural Washington. What's more, Latino farmers and leaders in the Yakima Valley told us that a new wave of undocumented immigrants have been flocking to Washington in the last year ... More >>

Seized: Inside the Brutal World of America's Kidnapping Capital

​In a cover story last month, we wrote about the way once illegal immigrants have become the economic backbone of rural Washington. What's more, Latino farmers and leaders in the Yakima Valley told us that a new wave of undocumented immigrants have been flocking to Washington in the last year ... More >>

Get Out!

Arizona and America join Joe Arpaio in rushing to inquire: Are your papers in order?

New York Times On Pitchfork, Amy Winehouse On Her New Album, and Arizona Musician Protesting the Musicians Boycott Of Arizona

Shaggy​-- Pitchfork: Rage Against the Machine and Conor Oberst -- still boycotting Arizona -- will play a show in L.A. to benefit nonprofits fighting the Arizona immigration law. Meanwhile, Artists For Action, a group of Arizona bands, are encouraging bands to play their state and galvanize th ... More >>

Welcome to Mi Pueblito, Washington

The small-town, family-farm lifestyle that we love to celebrate is being preserved—thanks to Mexican immigrants.

Special Poetry Edition

The small-town, family-farm lifestyle that we love to celebrate is being preserved—thanks to Mexican immigrants.

Didier's Machine Politics

It's easy to be anti-immigrant when wheat farming is mechanized.

Clint Didier Can Play the Immigrant Card All He Wants, Since Wheat Farmers Have Big Machines To Do Their Work

​Farmer, tea-partier and U.S. Senate candidate Clint Didier reiterated his support for Arizona's anti-immigration law at this weekend's state Republican convention. Then he went one step further and suggested that the country should stop giving citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants ... More >>

Valeverga Special Summer Edition

​Farmer, tea-partier and U.S. Senate candidate Clint Didier reiterated his support for Arizona's anti-immigration law at this weekend's state Republican convention. Then he went one step further and suggested that the country should stop giving citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants ... More >>

Cowboy Down

Rob Krentz's family talks about the life and death of the murdered Arizona rancher.

I Understand Why Rage Against the Machine Is Boycotting Arizona, But Why Washington State?

​What's most comical to me about Rage Against the Machine's boycott of Arizona --which Krist Novoselic pointed out yesterday as not the most effective way to affect change--is that, well, it's a pretty empty threat. It's not as if they're the most active band in the country. As it stands, th ... More >>

We Musicians Can Do Better Than an Arizona Boycott

Krist Novoselic's column on music and politics runs every Tuesday on Reverb. Check back on Friday when he writes about what he's been listening to.​Sound Strike, a group of musicians--led by Rage Against the Machine, and including Kanye West, Sonic Youth, and Massive Attack--are calling for a ... More >>

Badlands

A report from Ground Zero of the immigration crisis along the Mexican border.

Special Ethnic Studies Edition

A report from Ground Zero of the immigration crisis along the Mexican border.

The Arizona Law: Seattle Nay, Tacoma Yea

That new KING-TV Survey USA poll showing Seattleites opposed to the new Arizona immigration law runs drastically counter to the less-scientific Dori Monson/KIRO radio poll we mentioned last week. KIRO's website visitors voted 9-1 in favor of the show-me-your-papers law, while KING's Seattle respon ... More >>

Legal Immigrant Sick of Illegal's "Sense of Entitlement"

A reader who says he's been in this country legally for a quarter century has some choice words for those who aren't.​Reader Musashi responds to Dori Monson's Poll: 90 Percent Support Arizona-Style Immigration Law Here. "Just because this nation has had poor enforcement on illegal immigrants ... More >>

30 Seconds of Arcade Fire, One Night With "Rad Snafu", and Free Music From Sasquatch! Favs

Renee McMahonArcade Fire at Sasquatch! 2007.​-- Rolling Stone: If you're really desparate to hear what the Arcade Fire have been up to, you can listen to a couple 30-second clips from their forthcoming 12" single, "The Suburbs" / "Month of May." You will be frustrated. -- E! Online: Yes, Bret ... More >>

Dori Monson's Poll: 90 Percent Support Arizona-Style Immigration Law Here

Monson: 'Sick, sad government'​Idaho has now joined 16 other states in filing or planning to file versions of Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law that requires minorities to prove they are U.S. citizens. There's no discernible move afoot in lefty Washington to impose a show-me-your papers statut ... More >>

The Anti-Mexican Slur Edition

Monson: 'Sick, sad government'​Idaho has now joined 16 other states in filing or planning to file versions of Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law that requires minorities to prove they are U.S. citizens. There's no discernible move afoot in lefty Washington to impose a show-me-your papers statut ... More >>

Lonesome Cowboys

Lonesome Cowboys

Village Voice Media Underwriting Challenge to Arizona Immigration Law

Forget the boycott, let's sue their ass.​Seattle Weekly's parent company, Village Voice Media--which owns a paper in Phoenix and whose two top executives live in Arizona--is doing more than editorializing against Senate Bill 1070. The company has also announced that it is underwriting the cost ... More >>

An Opportunity to Stand Up

Forget the boycott, let's sue their ass.​Seattle Weekly's parent company, Village Voice Media--which owns a paper in Phoenix and whose two top executives live in Arizona--is doing more than editorializing against Senate Bill 1070. The company has also announced that it is underwriting the cost ... More >>

Reign of Terror

Sheriff Joe Arpaio's crusade becomes state policy, thanks to state Senator Russell Pearce and Governor Jan Brewer.

Brawl of the Week: Seattle v. Arizona

​Welcome to the Thunderdome! Or at least the thunderblog. This is the inaugural edition of our Brawl of the Week. Every Friday we'll analyze the best political spat, neighborhood fight, or social pissing contest of the last seven days. Seattleites are furious with Arizona for its new immigrat ... More >>

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SPECIAL NAVIDAD GIFTS EDITION

Review Roundup: The Times Splurges on a Dime, the Met Picks Its Top 10

​At the Seattle Times, Nancy Leson writes up her favorite tiny-budget extravagances, which range from the $1 cheese nubs at PCC to the roasted mushroom and truffle-cheese pizza at Serious Pie. Meanwhile in the Dining Deals column, Jon Fisch gives some love to the sandwiches and minestrone at P ... More >>

Cover Story: Lethally Blonde

How a former teen prostitute and beautician from Everett became an influential anti-immigrant crusader—and alleged murderer.

Why I [heart] the Arizona A-Hole

How a former teen prostitute and beautician from Everett became an influential anti-immigrant crusader—and alleged murderer.

Ken Pomeroy's Computer Recommends That You Watch Tonight's Husky Game

College hoop stat guru Ken Pomeroy has a computer program that determines which games will be most entertaining. Today's pick? UW vs. UCLA (8 PM, FSN). So it's not just about sealing up first place and a high tournament seed--it's about scientifically proven entertainment as well. UCLA is going to ... More >>

Neko Case in the Sunday NYT

While it's becoming increasingly difficult to classify Neko Case as a local artist, in yesterday's NYT Mag she identifies Tacoma as her hometown. Also in the lengthy profile, it's revealed that she's moving to Vermont (from Arizona), thinks Juno should have had an abortion, finds dilapidated pianos ... More >>

East Coast Bias Dies a Little

Despite living in New York, Nate disapproves of the East Coast bias. A little update on national recognition of our local college hoop juggernaut:After a hiccup against Arizona and a drubbing of #14 ASU, the Huskies have finally cracked the Coaches Top 25 poll, albeit at just the 25th spot. The AP ... More >>

Janet Napolitano’s Sorry Service in Arizona Makes Her a Terrible Choice for Homeland Security Secretary

Despite living in New York, Nate disapproves of the East Coast bias. A little update on national recognition of our local college hoop juggernaut:After a hiccup against Arizona and a drubbing of #14 ASU, the Huskies have finally cracked the Coaches Top 25 poll, albeit at just the 25th spot. The AP ... More >>

Best Of ® The Mexican, Vol. II

Despite living in New York, Nate disapproves of the East Coast bias. A little update on national recognition of our local college hoop juggernaut:After a hiccup against Arizona and a drubbing of #14 ASU, the Huskies have finally cracked the Coaches Top 25 poll, albeit at just the 25th spot. The AP ... More >>

Rockstar, Winemaker, Blogger

Despite living in New York, Nate disapproves of the East Coast bias. A little update on national recognition of our local college hoop juggernaut:After a hiccup against Arizona and a drubbing of #14 ASU, the Huskies have finally cracked the Coaches Top 25 poll, albeit at just the 25th spot. The AP ... More >>

The 4 Foot Rule Goes Down

Despite living in New York, Nate disapproves of the East Coast bias. A little update on national recognition of our local college hoop juggernaut:After a hiccup against Arizona and a drubbing of #14 ASU, the Huskies have finally cracked the Coaches Top 25 poll, albeit at just the 25th spot. The AP ... More >>

The Immigrant Vote

Proposed initiatives would crack down on illegals at the polls and on welfare rolls.

Outward bound

Proposed initiatives would crack down on illegals at the polls and on welfare rolls.

Point, click, vote?

You may be ready to vote online, but the Net's not ready for you.