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U.S. History

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2012

    UPDATE: Vial of Purported Reagan Blood No Longer For Sale

    Earlier this week I reported that a vial purported to contain the blood residue of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan was being auctioned off by Channel Islands online auction house PFC Auctions. The key word in that sentence is "was" ... as today news has broke that the auction has been cancelled ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    Buy Now! Vial of Ronald Reagan's Blood Residue Being Auctioned Because Capitalism is King

    The irony is rich. Like, GOP rich. With a vial purported to contain the blood "residue" of deceased U.S. President Ronald Reagan being auctioned off by Channel Islands online auction house PFCAuctions, the Associated Press reports that the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is seriously pissed a ... More >>

  • Diversions

    February 29, 2012

    Ask a Mexican!

    The irony is rich. Like, GOP rich. With a vial purported to contain the blood "residue" of deceased U.S. President Ronald Reagan being auctioned off by Channel Islands online auction house PFCAuctions, the Associated Press reports that the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is seriously pissed a ... More >>

  • Film

    November 9, 2011

    General Orders No. 9: Not Quite an Elegy to the South

    The irony is rich. Like, GOP rich. With a vial purported to contain the blood "residue" of deceased U.S. President Ronald Reagan being auctioned off by Channel Islands online auction house PFCAuctions, the Associated Press reports that the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is seriously pissed a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2011

    Seattle Man Tries to Sell $1 Million "Vampire Photo" of Nicholas Cage

    A Seattle man says he has a "vampire photo" taken right after the Civil War of actor Nicholas Cage, and he wants $1 million for it. Jack Mörd says the photo depicts a man named "Professor G.B. Smith" from Bristol, Tenn., and was taken in 1870. It was found in an album full of portraits from the Ci ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    George Nethercutt, Former Washington Congressman: Stop Teaching Kids About Gay People

    ​Yesterday people around the country celebrated the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in many different ways. Some partied. Lots Tweeted. And others awaited the holy wrath of God himself. George Nethercutt, former U.S. Congressman from Spokane, marked the occasion by calling for less gay his ... More >>

  • Arts

    September 14, 2011

    Instant Antiquity

    Daniel Carrillo uses a vintage camera to document Seattle's hip young artists. (Or you, for a reasonable fee.)

  • Calendar

    July 6, 2011

    Scott Miller

    Daniel Carrillo uses a vintage camera to document Seattle's hip young artists. (Or you, for a reasonable fee.)

  • Calendar

    June 29, 2011

    David Laskin

    Daniel Carrillo uses a vintage camera to document Seattle's hip young artists. (Or you, for a reasonable fee.)

  • Calendar

    April 13, 2011

    David Laskin

    Daniel Carrillo uses a vintage camera to document Seattle's hip young artists. (Or you, for a reasonable fee.)

  • Calendar

    March 9, 2011

    David Laskin

    Daniel Carrillo uses a vintage camera to document Seattle's hip young artists. (Or you, for a reasonable fee.)

  • Calendar

    January 19, 2011

    Edmund Morris

    Daniel Carrillo uses a vintage camera to document Seattle's hip young artists. (Or you, for a reasonable fee.)

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2011

    Charles Habermann, Palm Springs $3 Million Trust Fund Owner, Arrested for Threatening to Kill WA Rep. Jim McDermott

    ​There's a good chance that Charles Habermann is wishing he'd threatened the life of Rep. Jim McDermott several months back and not a few weeks before Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' shooting in Tucson over the weekend. Sure, he'd still be in a world of shit for it, but with the country's mood as it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2011

    Rep. Jay Inslee on Reading the Constitution: We Haven't Been Able to Review It Yet (VIDEO)

    ​The new Republican-infused Congress wants to prove once and for all that despite their previous talk about removing birthright citizenship, direct election of Senators, and the government's ability to regulate the economy from the U.S. Constitution, they actually love the treasured document w ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 1, 2010

    Edmund Morris

    ​The new Republican-infused Congress wants to prove once and for all that despite their previous talk about removing birthright citizenship, direct election of Senators, and the government's ability to regulate the economy from the U.S. Constitution, they actually love the treasured document w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2010

    Just How "Historic" Will Chris Gregoire's Announcement Today Be?

    If this mysterious event of historic proportions isn't as a big a deal as covering the entire world with water, we're really not that interested.​The Pacific Science Center sent an e-blast to members of the media yesterday telling them to be at the center by 11:30 a.m. because the Governor and ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2010

    David Laskin

    If this mysterious event of historic proportions isn't as a big a deal as covering the entire world with water, we're really not that interested.​The Pacific Science Center sent an e-blast to members of the media yesterday telling them to be at the center by 11:30 a.m. because the Governor and ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 10, 2010

    Tim Egan and PNBA Award Winners

    If this mysterious event of historic proportions isn't as a big a deal as covering the entire world with water, we're really not that interested.​The Pacific Science Center sent an e-blast to members of the media yesterday telling them to be at the center by 11:30 a.m. because the Governor and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2009

    Army of Prose: How I Kicked My Habit(s), With A Little Help From London, Hemingway, and Fitzgerald

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2009

    Metro Classics

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 15, 2009

    Douglas Brinkley

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 11, 2009

    strawberryluna

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 21, 2009

    Ronald C. White

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 26, 2008

    Jon Meacham

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 26, 2008

    Curtis Roosevelt

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Diversions

    November 19, 2008

    Mexicans Claim Hendrix?

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2008

    Sarah Palin Isn't the Only One With an SNL Doppelganger

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2008

    A Double Shot of Jack

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 21, 2008

    Dario Robleto’s "Alloy of Love"

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Diversions

    October 17, 2007

    Why’s the Brown Team So Obsessed With Dead Body Parts?

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2007

    This Just In: College Students Don't Know Everything About Everything

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Food

    June 28, 2006

    To All the Whos in Hooverville

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​In 1994, I suddenly felt myself gasping for air after what seemed like an eternity dunked underneath a green thick pond of muck. My 10 years of constant skirmish with vice had ... More >>

  • Film

    March 22, 2006

    C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America

    Opens at Guild 45, Fri., March 24. Not rated. 89 minutes.

  • Arts

    December 14, 2005

    From Dust to Dust

    Timothy Egan's timely tale of the nation's worst eco-disaster.

  • Arts

    August 24, 2005

    Matthew Landkammer & The Personal Politic

    Timothy Egan's timely tale of the nation's worst eco-disaster.

  • News

    August 13, 2003

    Why Arnold Matters

    The Terminator is such a tool (against democracy).

  • News

    June 11, 2003

    The Sky God

    Bush viewsand dominatesfrom 31,000 feet.

  • News

    April 2, 2003

    Conservative Crybabies

    Nothing worse than a sore winner.

  • Film

    February 19, 2003

    Sweet Home Virginia

    Rally round the flag boys! Oopsnot that flag.

  • Arts

    October 2, 2002

    Fatwa Fever

    Rally round the flag boys! Oopsnot that flag.

  • Arts

    May 15, 2002

    The Nightstand

    Book news and gossip.

  • Film

    June 28, 2000

    The Patriot

    Mel saves the Republic to protect his family.

  • News

    March 1, 2000

    Campaign '00

    Washington's "beauty contest" primary featured lies, double votes, and confusion.

  • News

    January 12, 2000

    M. L. King-maker

    Can Larry Gossett's plan for a new county logo make it in the post-695 world?

  • Film

    December 15, 1999

    Ride with the Devil

    Rebels with a different cause.

  • Arts

    October 13, 1999

    Gump & the Gipper

    Why didn't Edmund Morris have an editor?

  • News

    August 18, 1999

    Aryan Northwest

    The region's Nazi problem is rooted in our history.

  • News

    October 7, 1998

    NW homage to Catalonia

    The UW installs a monument to our country's oldest living freedom fighters.

  • News

    August 19, 1998

    Raising the dead presidents

    It's never too late to revise a reputation—even for Ulee or Cal.

  • Film

    July 29, 1998

    Egghead salad

    A close and critical look at one of America's great intellectual milieus.

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