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Political Dissent

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Gary Locke Enters the Fray Over Blind Chinese Dissident Chen Guangcheng

    Former governor Gary Locke, now the U.S. ambassador to China, has put himself squarely in the middle of the controversy over blind dissident Chen Guangcheng.

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    The Best Anarcho-Punk News to Come Out of May Day: Desaparecidos To Play the Showbox August 25th

    Desaparecidos were a short-lived, blisteringly loud punk/indie rock band fronted by Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes from 2001-2002. They released one album, Read Music/Speak Spanish (their Spanish name means "disappeared," a euphemism for the secret executions of political dissidents in Central/South Am ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 22, 2012

    Limón Dance Company

    Desaparecidos were a short-lived, blisteringly loud punk/indie rock band fronted by Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes from 2001-2002. They released one album, Read Music/Speak Spanish (their Spanish name means "disappeared," a euphemism for the secret executions of political dissidents in Central/South Am ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2011

    Peter Egner, Accused War Criminal Denied Bid to End Case, Now Confirmed Dead (Update)

    ​Update, Feb. 1: The fate of Peter Egner has been decided: He died of natural causes last week, the AP reports today. His death was confirmed by the Dept. of Health. Egner was 88, in poor health, and had earlier claimed he wouldn't live to have his day in court. He insisted he was innocent. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Microsoft Puts a Stop to Sham Piracy Investigations

    ​Just a month ago, Microsoft seemed like a villain after The New York Times exposed the company's cooperation with efforts by the Russian government to crack down on political dissidents. The scenario went like this: Russia would accuse advocacy organizations it didn't like of pirating Microso ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 10, 2010

    Spectrum Dance Theater

    ​Just a month ago, Microsoft seemed like a villain after The New York Times exposed the company's cooperation with efforts by the Russian government to crack down on political dissidents. The scenario went like this: Russia would accuse advocacy organizations it didn't like of pirating Microso ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2010

    Reader: Prisoners Shouldn't be Allowed to Vote

    FlickrA Washington state appeals court ruling has started an argument over whether or not inmates should be allowed to vote.​Reader Angie responds to As Rob McKenna Appeals The 'Felon Voting Rights Act' to the U.S. Supreme Court, He'll Likely Have At Least One Vote Against Him. "This case has ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2009

    New Documents, Complexity, Likely to Delay Trial of Bellevue Man, Peter Egner, as a Nazi War Criminal

    ​Whether or not Peter Egner of Belleuve is a war criminal will not be decided this year or next, it appears. Federal prosecutors and his attorneys this week asked the federal court to delay his planned May 18, 2010 trial to Jan. 12, 2011, saying they can't meet the earlier deadline because the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    Barack Obama and the Original First Black President

    Krist Novoselic's column runs every Tuesday on the Daily Weekly.The message of President Obama's speech in Africa was simple: Civil disorder is bad for business. But it's not about business as usual in a chaotic Africa--he spoke of good governance that broadens prosperity. The president gave his add ... More >>

  • News

    November 5, 2008

    Did This Man Work for Hitler?

    An 86-year-old Bellevue man disputes allegations that he was one of the Führer's henchmen. But he may not live to clear his name.

  • Calendar

    October 15, 2008

    Alexandria…Why?

    An 86-year-old Bellevue man disputes allegations that he was one of the Führer's henchmen. But he may not live to clear his name.

  • Film

    April 9, 2008

    Seattle Weekly PickThe Year My Parents Went on Vacation: Drama and Comedy in ’70s Brazil

    An 86-year-old Bellevue man disputes allegations that he was one of the Führer's henchmen. But he may not live to clear his name.

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2007

    Talk About a Collaboration

    An 86-year-old Bellevue man disputes allegations that he was one of the Führer's henchmen. But he may not live to clear his name.

  • Diversions

    August 2, 2006

    Val Kiossovski

    Best Rocker/Bartender

  • News

    November 2, 2005

    A March Off Capitol Hill

    Best Rocker/Bartender

  • News

    June 15, 2005

    Another Election Contested

    That of Ethiopia, where corruption is real.

  • News

    March 7, 2001

    Destination: The future

    An earthling discovers the wonders of a new society.

  • News

    October 4, 2000

    An FBI symposium

    An earthling discovers the wonders of a new society.

  • News

    August 16, 2000

    Net priorities

    An earthling discovers the wonders of a new society.

  • News

    August 2, 2000

    Investigate this!

    An earthling discovers the wonders of a new society.

  • News

    July 7, 1999

    Busting the Feds

    An earthling discovers the wonders of a new society.

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