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Washington’s fight over GMO labeling is over—for now— but the broader battle
Published 10:11pm Thursday, November 7, 2013Washington’s fight over GMO labeling is over—for now— but the broader battle over genetic engineering itself continues as fiercely as ever. Next up on the ... Read more
1) SEATTLE MAYOR’S RACE:Last night, a thoroughly trounced Mike McGinn walked into
Published 5:10pm Wednesday, November 6, 20131) SEATTLE MAYOR’S RACE: Last night, a thoroughly trounced Mike McGinn walked into 95 Slide to admit defeat to his better butter candidate, Ed Murray, ... Read more
In the end, Mike McGinn, it would appear from the drubbing he
Published 6:20am Wednesday, November 6, 2013In the end, Mike McGinn, it would appear from the drubbing he took this night, rubbed Seattle’s sensibilities the wrong way. He didn’t lose to ... Read more
In the bowels of the Melrose Market Studios on Capitol Hill, the
Published 5:35am Wednesday, November 6, 2013In the bowels of the Melrose Market Studios on Capitol Hill, the socialists celebrated. Music and idealism filled the air. After a months-long campaign that ... Read more
If “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different
Published 1:36am Friday, November 1, 2013If “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” makes one insane, then the Seattle Mariners are undies-on-their-head lunatics. Since 2003, ... Read more
If we accept a famous definition of insanity—“doing the same thing over
Published 9:29pm Thursday, October 31, 2013If we accept a famous definition of insanity—“doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”—the Seattle Mariners are undies-on-their-head lunatics. Since ... Read more
These people and their surveys. It seems like our inbox is constantly
Published 5:39pm Monday, October 28, 2013These people and their surveys. It seems like our inbox is constantly full of some email touting some new survey that, in all truthfulness, is ... Read more
Just in time for the vote on GMO labeling Initiative 522, a
Published 7:49pm Thursday, October 24, 2013Just in time for the vote on GMO labeling Initiative 522, a European group is bucking the notion that there is a “consensus” on whether ... Read more
The link between obesity and poverty isn’t necessarily a new one. A
Published 9:20pm Friday, October 18, 2013The link between obesity and poverty isn’t necessarily a new one. A vast array of studies in the past have drawn a connection between socioeconomic ... Read more
ENTER TO WIN HERE Showbox Presents: Chris Hardwick Friday | December 13, 2013 Doors
Published 11:01pm Thursday, October 17, 2013ENTER TO WIN HERE Showbox Presents: Chris HardwickFriday | December 13, 2013Doors 7 PM | Showbox at the MarketChris Hardwick is one funny, funny guy. ... Read more
Here’s the shame of GMO labeling Initiative 522: that all the money
Published 7:47pm Wednesday, October 16, 2013Here’s the shame of GMO labeling Initiative 522: that all the money poured into the campaigns—nearly $22 million so far—hasn’t instead been spent on educating ... Read more
Mike McGinn will take every point he can get.The mayor picked up
Published 2:20pm Monday, October 14, 2013Mike McGinn will take every point he can get. The mayor picked up some badly need ground, according to a new poll that was taken ... Read more
ThisWeek’s PickList Thursday, Oct. 17 Peru: Kingdoms of theSun and
Published 5:03pm Wednesday, October 9, 2013ThisWeek’s PickList Thursday, Oct. 17 Peru: Kingdoms of the Sun and the Moon Some countries have more history than others. Peru as a nation is only ... Read more
Here’s the shame of GMO labeling Initiative 522: that all the money
Published 6:40pm Tuesday, October 8, 2013Here’s the shame of GMO labeling Initiative 522: that all the money poured into the campaigns—nearly $22 million so far—hasn’t instead been spent on educating ... Read more
Mike O’Brien vs. Albert ShenChallenger Albert Shen entered the August primary with
Published 7:37pm Monday, October 7, 2013Mike O’Brien vs. Albert Shen Challenger Albert Shen entered the August primary with a strong resume, lots of cash on hand, and a sterling endorsement ... Read more
My desk faces the weird intersection of 2nd, 3rd, and Main streets
Published 6:07pm Wednesday, October 2, 2013My desk faces the weird intersection of 2nd, 3rd, and Main streets in Pioneer Square. Every day I walk to work past the desperate, unfortunate ... Read more
Is the Obama Administration secretly trying to take your guns away? Are
Published 4:50pm Wednesday, October 2, 2013Is the Obama Administration secretly trying to take your guns away? Are Muslims implementing Sharia Law in American court systems behind our back? Are a ... Read more
Michael King, former executive director of the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee, has
Published 6:36pm Wednesday, September 25, 2013Michael King, former executive director of the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee, has been charged with eight counts of theft. King stands accused of embezzling up ... Read more
Mark Pickerel, Tess (out now, Candy Cross, bloodshotrecords.com/artist/mark-pickerel) For music called “tumbleweed
Published 3:52pm Wednesday, September 25, 2013Mark Pickerel, Tess (out now, Candy Cross, bloodshotrecords.com/artist/mark-pickerel) For music called “tumbleweed noir,” there’s a sense that Mark Pickerel’s dark Americana relies as heavily on ... Read more
Grocery store workers across Western Washington could be on the verge of
Published 7:37pm Tuesday, September 24, 2013Grocery store workers across Western Washington could be on the verge of hitting the picket lines. After what the UFCW Local 21 is calling a ... Read more