Abortion seen through the eyes of the right wing Tom Tomorrow’s latest cartoon showcases much of the absurd rationale that the right wing employs to
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Live from Creigh Deeds’ victory party in Virginia The Virginia Democrat has some pretty decent live reporting of the 2009 Democratic gubernatorial primary in the
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A date has finally been set for Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings. Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy disclosed today that the hearings will begin a
LaunchThe Obama Administration is moving at an unprecedented pace to award these funds to states, so that weatherization agencies can move forward, hire new workers,
LaunchAlki Foundation releases candidate recommendations for 2009 primary
The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce’s political arm has just released its candidate recommendations for the 2009 primary election in major races. For County Executive,
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LaunchDon’t forget to report right wing signature gathering activity
Petitions for Referendum 71, a right wing effort to force a public vote on Washington State’s recently expanded domestic partnerships law, will soon be hitting
LaunchEFF, ACLU to appeal dismissal of spying cases
EFF, ACLU to appeal dismissal of spying cases The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have announced they will ask
LaunchGeneral Motors trying to sell Hummer to little known Chinese industrial company
How badly does General Motors want to offload Hummer, the world’s most notorious brand of gas guzzling vehicles? The answer to that question would seem
LaunchBing would look cooler if it used a different font
Bing would look cooler if it used a different font A designer takes a stab at redoing the Bing logo to make it more appealing.
LaunchI’ve come here to Cairo to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world, one based on mutual interest and
LaunchClosing remarks at Port Commission candidate forum
Thomas Albro: The Port of Seattle is a vital component of the regional economy. A stronger Port builds a stronger economy. We need to focus
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Candidates for Port Commission were just asked if they agree that truck drivers should be able to unionize. John Creighton: It’s the workers’ decision to
LaunchPort candidates asked about racial profiling
When asked about racial, religious, and ethnic profiling training all candidates were appalled that the Port of Seattle used training to profile terrorists based on
LaunchPort candidates agree on growth laws and preserving fishermen’s terminal
Asked about growth and redevelopment, especially on property owned by the Port of Seatle, he general consensus of the candidates was that they support keeping
LaunchSeattle Port Commission candidates introduce themselves
Thomas Albro: Running for Position 4. Running because good jobs, good environment and good government matter. Is an Air Force kid who worked in a
LaunchCandidates asked how much time they will invest in the Port of Seattle
The Port Commission candidates have been asked how much time they would spend on the job, which doesn’t pay very much. Thomas Albro: Would devote twenty hours
LaunchCandidates disagree on Port of Seattle’s property tax levy
The candidates were asked how they feel about the Port of Seattle’s property tax levy, which is paid by the people of King County. Thomas
LaunchThomas Albro’s four points for the Port
The sole candidate for Port Commission Position 4 (as of Wednesday evening), Thomas Albro, emphasized in his opening remarks four priorities for the Port of
LaunchAlec Fisken out of Port Commissioner race
Alec Fisken has decided not to run for Port Commissioner. He wanted to run for the position Lloyd Hara is vacating, but has decided he
LaunchKing County Executve forum recap
We had a very good turnout, at least 100 people to watch the candidates in the church. The moderator, Eric Schinfeld, had a good mix
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