A candidate's lies often become more and more far-fetched the more desperate said candidate becomes for attention and support. This fact is increasingly evident in Washington’s 8th congressional … [Read more...]
Even some Democrats dislike the WEA’s I-1351 money grab
The Washington Education Association (WEA) is billing its latest money grab, I-1351, as a smaller class size initiative. But, as SHIFT has reported in the past, while I-1351’s public relations … [Read more...]
Union pushes charter school lawsuit to punish poor kids
It was an historic day in Washington when our state’s first public charter school opened its doors on Wednesday. First Place Scholars is the first of its kind ready to go since voters approved these … [Read more...]
WEA slogan: “It’s for the dues, not the kids”
The leaders of the Washington Education Association (WEA) are showing their true colors again this election year, and it’s not a pretty sight for those – including the vast majority of teachers - who … [Read more...]
Obama not resting – he’s fundraising
Yesterday, President Obama made time during his busy fundraising schedule to stop by the Dutch Embassy in Washington, D.C. where he “wrote in a condolence book for the victims of Malaysia Airlines … [Read more...]
The 3 Reasons Why Matt Isenhower Might Hate Your Kids
Matt Isenhower, the Democrat’s candidate for the 45th state senate seat, is very pleased with the Washington Education Association (WEA)—our state’s powerful teachers union. In fact, Isenhower is so … [Read more...]