Demonstrating - literally - that they care far more about teacher union politics than helping students learn, an activist group operating under the name of Badass Teachers Association will disrupt … [Read more...]
Liberal group upset over “devastating” Metro cuts, yet forcefully opposes reform plans
Tomorrow, the Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the possibility of a city-wide ballot measure that would increase license fees and sales tax in order to stave off King County … [Read more...]
WA Dems list state income tax as “guiding principle” for the next two years
The Washington State Democratic Party approved its new party platform this weekend. According to the state party vice chair, the new platform describes Democrats’ “guiding principles” for the next two … [Read more...]
Vast left-wing mega-money network exposed
Politico published this morning an internal “briefing book” that is undoubtedly causing headaches for a few liberal mega-donors who value their privacy. The “briefing book” details the investments … [Read more...]
Sims belatedly realizes “a budget isn’t a Christmas tree”
Starting next year, Washington’s Obamacare exchange must be self-sustaining. States received vast federal grants to set up their health insurance exchanges, but will have to fund themselves in 2015. … [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...]
Seattle City Light’s $47,000 plan to fix public image backfires
UPDATE on information pertaining to Seattle City Light's contract with Brand.com- 6/25/2014. When you do a google search for “Seattle City Light” or “Jorge Carrasco” the first news stories to pop … [Read more...]
Power plays may backfire on WEA
Teachers’ unions across the United States face challenging times as they struggle to recover from the negative press have been receiving in their battles against the education reform movement. … [Read more...]
Here’s To Hoping San Francisco Voters Think Twice about $15
San Francisco voters will have the opportunity to join Seattleites in the unknown territory of a $15/hour minimum wage this November. San Francisco’s Mayor Ed Lee—who is, of course, … [Read more...]
Does Dow Constantine only listen to unions?
VOTERS’ rejection of Proposition 1—King County Metro funding package—in April should have sent a clear message to county elected leaders: Put Metro’s financial house in order before seeking yet … [Read more...]
WA Dem seeking election cites “green stuff” as top priority
Democrat state Rep. Tami Green is taking on Republican Sen. Steve O’Ban for the 28th Legislative District’s state senate seat. There isn’t much to say about Green, other than that she is sadly lacking … [Read more...]
Union: “We can’t give you a lot of details.” Inslee: Pay raises for my campaign donors!
The state’s Open Public Meetings law requires many government meetings to be open to the public, but collective bargaining negotiations between unions and government negotiators are exempt. Some … [Read more...]