To say that leaders of government employee unions are nervously awaiting next week’s Janus ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court isn’t quite accurate. What they’re nervously awaiting is the fallout from … [Read more...]
Council can’t admit it: Jobs tax failed because it was unpopular from the start
Give Kshama Sawant one thing: The Seattle city councilmember and Socialist Alternative leader might be wrong on just about everything, but she shares her wrong-headed opinions with a confident … [Read more...]
With McCleary case finally over, everyone relieved, everyone disappointed
11 years ago, a group of public school parents filed suit over state education funding. Yesterday the state Supreme Court finally ended the McCleary case, as it was known, lifting sanctions against … [Read more...]
Anywhere-but-home is Jay Inslee’s favorite place to be
Jay Inslee is garnering more and more mentions nationally as a potential darkhorse candidate for president in 2020. He gets pegged a “darkhorse” because, despite being a state governor, even many … [Read more...]
Think a head tax kills jobs? YOU’RE A RIGHT-WING EXTREMIST!!!
If you’re like us, you probably realize right off the bat that taxing jobs is a bad idea. Jobs, economic growth, construction, commerce – these are what keep government bureaucrats fat and … [Read more...]
Never mind, for now – Lefties put income tax initiative on hold
Two weeks ago Shift reported on a tricky initiative filed by Lefty groups that aims to fool voters into approving a state income tax. Or rather, it would fool people into voting for a premise they … [Read more...]
Iron workers counter-protest Sawant. Is “real Seattle” pushing back?
If you’re to believe some of our more conspiracy-minded Facebook friends, you really have to read some Saul Alinsky. His “Rules for Radicals” supposedly explains just about every action President … [Read more...]
New “not necessarily an income tax” initiative is ALL about an income tax
You can’t say they’re not getting cleverer (alternate phrase: devious). A bevy of far left groups, backed by liberal deep pocket Nick Hanauer, filed two possible initiatives with the final aim of a … [Read more...]
It’s campaign season – beware candidates’ meaningless “stands” on donations
As sure as the tides, you can count on political candidates trying to make hay out of their opponents’ fundraising. The message is always the same: The other guy’s money is evil and mine is … [Read more...]
Sound Transit true believers: “We can have everything.”
Seattle is getting increasingly…odd. Not in a “Keep Austin Weird” sense, but more of a “Is anybody in charge here?” kind of way. Consider: Downtown feels increasingly run-down, the city tolerated … [Read more...]
Jay Inslee will take on Trump, but he’s scared of Sawant?
Jay Inslee loves headlines about how he’s “taking on” President Trump, or “fighting back,” or just generally being a Scrappy-Doo to the Trump White House’s Guy Pretending to Be Ghost. He loves these … [Read more...]
Carbon tax initiative’s murky ballot title is under challenge
All initiatives in Washington receive a ballot title that is supposed to sum up for voters, clearly and concisely, what the initiative is about. As Shift pointed out two weeks ago, the ballot title … [Read more...]