Study shows fear of Seattle crime is mostly in your head
The results of a study found that many people in in the city are much more afraid of Seattle crime than they need to be. But is it true?8 years ago
Maybe we’ll finally learn our lesson
The man accused of shooting up the newsroom of The Capitol Gazette was the subject of a story in that newspaper seven years ago. Will his latest story help us learn a lesson?8 years ago
When Justice Kennedy retires, will we issue social security numbers at conception?
With Justice Anthony Kennedy retiring we are undoubtedly headed for a more conservative Supreme Court.8 years ago
Lie on your tax returns? Just remember what Dave Chappelle said
In the unlikely event you do get pulled over by the IRS, just pull a Dave Chappelle and say: "Sorry officer, I didn't know I couldn't do that."8 years ago
Why don’t we just impose tariffs on the people we don’t like?
This whole shaming thing seems to have taken off. Isn't there another way? Why not impose tariffs on each other?8 years ago
We’re devolving into a nation of shame gangs
Political affiliation is not a protected characteristic. Social media is free speech, making every one of us now a potential real-time informant.8 years ago
Why don’t we just buy the Mexican side of the border?
I have a modest proposal. Let’s just buy the Mexican side of the border.8 years ago
Trump’s immigration comment was shockingly candid
By signing this new order on immigration, Trump shows he’s tough enough to do what needs to be done but compassionate enough to stop himself from doing it.8 years ago
Plenty of media coverage about the border, but what about Obama?
There has been plenty of criticism over coverage of controversial border issues under Trump, asking where the media was under Obama. Well, it turns out, they were at the border.8 years ago
Immigration law is like a garden that hasn’t been weeded in 40 years
No one seems to agree on what is in America's immigration laws. Meanwhile, children are separated from their parents and left crying out for their papas.8 years ago
We’ve become a nation that separates children from parents
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has justified the policy of separating children from their parents at the border by quoting the Bible.8 years ago
It’s time to fact check the Statue of Liberty
“Give me your tired, your poor”? Not anymore. Dave Ross says it's time to fact check the Statue of Liberty.8 years ago
Is it time to call in the Billionaire Superfriends?
Why must we live in a world where the fate of mankind depends on cleverly-worded but empty statements?8 years ago
Sorry, Kshama, Bezos will be on the moon before our government becomes Socialist
It's quite a shock that a city council with eight Democrats and one Socialist would repeal a head tax on big business.8 years ago
Is anything out of reach after historic summit with North Korea?
These nuclear summits remind us that we live in a world where a couple of leaders could pick up their red phones and end human civilization.8 years ago
Trump will have an easier time de-nuking North Korea than de-cowing Canada
I know it’s not nearly as important as de-nuking North Korea, but did you know there is a milk war going on between the US and Canada?8 years ago
Ready or not, here they come
John J. Lennon’s message as he spoke to me on the phone from Sing Sing is simple: Get serious about mental health treatment.8 years ago
I’m guessing Fox News’ pardon is already in the works
During a report on the president canceling the Eagles trip to the White House, Fox News showed unrelated footage of players kneeling in prayer.8 years ago
Latest Apple tool is just the start of limiting technology
Apple announced Monday that its new operating system would come with built-in tools to stop you from using your phone too much. Is this the start of a new industry?8 years ago
Trump pardoning himself makes as much sense as Rudy Giuliani
Of the numberless legal arguments now billowing around the Mueller investigation, Trump's is by far the most fascinating and makes as much sense as what Rudy Giuliani says.8 years ago
Latest YouTube scare tactic raises just one question
Some people think that smart speakers are the heralds of a dangerous new world in which our devices will become our masters. But this YouTube video raises just one question.8 years ago
How did the actual Starbucks bias training go?
I’m guessing most people just saw the parodies of Starbucks' bias training. But what was in the real thing?8 years ago
Surely truth doesn’t have side effects
Prescription drug ads have evolved into an incongruous mashup of reassuring images bathed in music over a soothing description of fairly frightening side effects. But what about the price?8 years ago
