Appearing before a congressional hearing, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen was unapologetic over the lost emails of Lois Lerner. Additionally, Koskinen explained that—quite conveniently—the hard drive … [Read more...]
Union threatens lobbyists – support our boycott, or Democrats won’t show up
Union intimidation is not a new thing, but the Seattle hotel workers UNITE HERE Local 8 is taking it to a new level, threatening lobbyists in Washington State to not have meetings at two hotels – or … [Read more...]
A look into Democrat hypocrisy
Let’s set the context for this particular narrative of Democrat hypocrisy. In 2012, the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) pumped millions of dollars into Jay Inslee’s competitive gubernatorial … [Read more...]
Inslee will urge minimum wage hike
In a recent interview, Jay Inslee danced around the issue of Seattle’s $15 minimum wage hike, but eventually expressed his support. The Columbian, “Washingtonians have a front row seat to the … [Read more...]
No wonder union wants secret negotiations – pay raises aren’t needed
It’s been widely reported that the negotiations between Jay Inslee and the state employees union are secret, at the union’s insistence. What hasn’t been reported is why the negotiations have to be … [Read more...]
Tom Steyer – Democrat hypocrite
It must be painful to be Tom Steyer, the “inconvenient billionaire” as one semi-fawning piece recently called him. After all, he only wants to save the world, but people keep pointing out he is a rich … [Read more...]
Democrats accept more resources from “good Democrat,” known racist JZ Knight
Last month, SHIFT reported that the Thurston County Democratic Central Committee accepted a donation of $65,000 from JZ Knight—a known racist and cult leader based out of Yelm, WA—early this year. Of … [Read more...]
Sen. Udall bends to pressure of Tom Steyer, votes against Keystone
Colorado Democrat Sen. Mark Udall—who faces steep competition in his 2014 bid for re-election—avoided taking a position on Keystone XL for months. Instead, Udall chose to perform a dance that avoided … [Read more...]
Harry Reid denounces “cult of Koch”
Once again, Harry Reid used the U.S. Senate floor to accommodate his obsessive, and hypocritical, aversion to the Koch brothers. … [Read more...]
Seattle small business group makes gains in $15 minimum wage ballot referendum
Forward Seattle—a group of Seattle small business owners who oppose the $15 minimum wage ordinance—have collected 18,000 signatures for a “referendum that would put the Mayor's and City Council's $15 … [Read more...]
Iraq crisis means $4+ gas prices in WA State
As the tragic violence in Iraq intensifies, the prospect of a “civil war would have widespread repercussions on global oil prices and the world's economy, experts say.” Americans should expect to see … [Read more...]
Sawant headed to UK to speak at socialist conference
Socialist Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant will make her way to London, England this weekend in order to participate and speak at Socialism 2014—a conference hosted by the UK’s Socialist … [Read more...]