Ross: Trial run for November gives us a chance to practice signing our ballots
Even if you don’t care about school levies, find your ballot, sign the envelope and send it in, if for no other reason than as a rehearsal.5 years ago
Ross: Real consequences for celebrating defiance of state’s mask mandate
If the mask mandate mandate is to blame for ugly incidents, then so are the people who would make heroes out of those who defy it.5 years ago
Ross: Have we already lost the fight against gun violence?
There’s a big push to fight gun violence. But if the idea is to stop the violence by going after guns, I think the fight is already lost.5 years ago
Ross: We need more positive role models on Washington’s roads
If every ad showing a car racing an airplane was balanced by a commercial showing safe and cautious drivers, we'd be much better off.5 years ago
Ross: Joe Rogan is only as dangerous as we let him be
To me the fundamental question about Spotify Podcaster Joe Rogan is this: Is he somehow dangerous, or are concerns overblown?5 years ago
Ross: Why aren’t we taking care of Washington’s bridges?
Why do I see this state undertaking any new project when we haven’t maintained the crumbling bridges that we already have?5 years ago
Ross: Save car chases for the movies
How are car chases are going to solve the stolen car problem? They’re not! But we have technology that follows us anywhere. Why not use it on the crooks?5 years ago
Ross: Is enforcing the bus fare unconstitutional?
The state Supreme Court is taking up a case of a bus passenger who didn’t pay his fare. But what got him arrested was that he had outstanding warrants.5 years ago
Ross: Everybody thinks they have to be a commentator 24/7
Everybody now thinks they have to be a commentator 24/7. And as a professional commentator, I’m here to say, “No, you don’t!”5 years ago
Ross: How to baffle Google
Our state attorney general is suing Google for secretly tracking us. It turns out that after you think you’ve turned off tracking, it can still follow you.5 years ago
Ross: Seattle may get to see ‘approval voting’ in action
There is some real money behind the latest attempt to reform primary elections in Seattle, with a system called "approval voting."5 years ago
Ross: Beat the vote suppressors at their own game
Democrats have promised to keep fighting for voting rights, and that includes Rep. Derek Kilmer. So, I tried to sell him my idea of radical compliance.5 years ago
Ross: The snow is gone, but the storm continues
One of the essential functions of snow storms in Washington state is to give us one more reason to get angry at the government.5 years ago
Ross: It’s time to start working on a plan B to protect voting rights
Everyone who is passionate about protecting voting rights, start working on plan B now. Use that anger to show voters how to comply with repressive laws.5 years ago
Ross: Let them swear they will tell nothing but the truth
My daughter heard yesterday’s commentary about Inslee’s proposed law to discourage candidates from lying about elections, and came up with an alternative.5 years ago
Ross: Gov. Inslee’s bill to punish lying politicians may be asking for trouble
A growing number of reasonable people are questioning Governor Inslee’s bill (Senate Bill 5843) to punish lying politicians.5 years ago
Ross: It looks like the ‘tourists’ were up to something after all
Every American should read the Justice Department indictment of the Oath Keepers who participated in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.5 years ago
Ross: Use inflation as motivation for a little portion control
If millions of people suddenly don’t need to buy so much food, by the law of supply and demand, food prices would have to go down.5 years ago
Ross: Trust your legislature
If the day comes when a state legislature picks the president, at least we'll get to vote for the representatives who we trust to make the choice for us.5 years ago
Ross: The best gift you can give to any child is to teach them to chill
I was grocery shopping and noticed a new sign in the window: “We are short staffed. PLEASE be kind to those who showed up. We are doing our very best.”5 years ago
Ross: A very worried Canadian says American democracy is in crisis
The Jan. 6 anniversary again brought out the predictions that American democracy is in decline. And it appears that Canadians are especially worried.5 years ago
Ross: Asking if you should vaccinate your kids is the wrong question
If the risk of side effects has you questioning whether to let your teenager get the vaccine, you need to question whether you should them get near a car.5 years ago
