Seattle cyclists complain they get ticketed when they break the law
Jason Rantz says Seattle Police Officer Glen Mulkey has been handing out a ton of bike tickets to people breaking the law. And he should be celebrated for saving lives.11 years ago
Fact Check: Are marijuana edibles really poisoning our kids?
An alarming press release from the Washington Poison Center is making rounds in the news over concern with what appears to be an increase in marijuana poisoning in kids finding and eating edibles.11 years ago
Stop throwing our kids in juvenile detention
Some folks in the state of Washington are wondering if Becca's Law might be doing more harm than good and I tend to think it is.11 years ago
To tip or not to tip? That is the question
It was inevitable. Diners in Seattle are trying to figure out how they'll tip now that wait staff are making a higher wage.11 years ago
Initiative 122 – to publicly finance campaigns in Seattle – is an awful idea
There's a bizarre and complicated new plan to publicly finance campaigns in Seattle and it's going to be on the ballot in November. It's called Initiative 122.11 years ago
Snohomish County e-cig ban is preposterous
Vaping — the often misunderstood electronic device that looks like a cigarette and must be as bad as a cigarette — may be banned in public in Snohomish County.11 years ago
Food writer upset, confused over ‘gendered’ restaurant menu items?
Chop Shop Bar and Cafe isn't trying to play into gender stereotypes or microaggress women. They're using words that are based in reality, something many progressive activists don't like to cop to.11 years ago
Seattle housing committee makes misleading attacks against drivers
Your life as a driver is going to get much harder in Seattle, courtesy of Mayor Ed Murray's housing committee. They're getting ready to recommend reducing off-street parking requirements for residential development (while charging more for street-parking permits).11 years ago
Fact Check: Are robbers really stalking victims at light rail stations?
Are light rail passengers in Seattle being "stalked" by robbers? It's a scary claim a local TV station is making and it needs to be fact checked.11 years ago
Seattle activists are addicted to helping the poor stay poor
And after spending some time in Portland over the last few days, and walking from Union Station back home yesterday through Downtown Seattle, it dawned on me that a lot of progressive politicians and activists in charge of these cities don't actually want to cure the problems; they just want to take credit for offering some amenities and benefits to the poor. I'm starting to believe they like that these people - low and no-income folks - to be dependent on them.11 years ago
Don’t believe misleading study to back Seattle gun tax plan
Jason Rantz says there's a major flaw in the study that Seattle City Council member Tim Burgess is using to support his proposed gun tax.11 years ago
Take your kids out of preschool
If we have this movement to step away from tests and the single biggest advantage a kid gets from preschool is better test taking, then there's no real reason to send them to preschool versus a daycare center that lets them run around and be brats.11 years ago
This is how you help solve homelessness
Jason Rantz doesn't like the idea of putting homeless encampments in neighborhoods around Seattle. Here, he lays out his own plan for ending homelessness.11 years ago
Everett homeless awareness plan a complete mistake
While well-intentioned, a homeless advocacy stunt happening right now in Everett is not just unnecessary, but it's potentially dangerous.11 years ago
King County Executive Dow Constantine preys on our misery
It's still hot and it's going to get worse. It's expected to hit well over 90 degrees this holiday weekend and even though we've poked fun at people who can't deal with the heat over the last couple editions of the Jason Rantz Show, the truth is, I'm mocking myself because I can't handle it. And now politicians are preying on us.11 years ago
Don’t turn on Russell Wilson over contract negotiations
Talking to my friends on the sports side of the building, I'm hearing the 12th Man is starting to turn on Russell Wilson, once thought of as untouchable, because he's asking to be paid what he's worth. This is uncalled for.11 years ago
Not surprisingly, homeless tent cities won’t be where the activists live
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has selected three "preferred sites" for city-regulated tent cities and, not surprisingly, none are near the Capitol Hill neighborhood.11 years ago
Income inequality? No surprises in Seattle
It's no surprise Seattle's economic boom is only benefiting the top 5 percent. Activists pushing for higher wages have brought this upon themselves.11 years ago
Please stop wearing shorts to work
It's hot in the Pacific Northwest. It will get miserably hot. But I have a request: Stop wearing shorts to work. Yes, I admit it. I am a shorts bigot.11 years ago
Fact Check: Do rainbow crosswalks break the law? Did they cost tax payers $66,000?
When it was announced that Seattle Mayor Ed Murray spent $66,000 on nearly a dozen rainbow colored crosswalks in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, a number of people had a number of questions. Is this necessary? Was this worth the cost? Did my tax dollars go to this? Is this even legal? I answer the questions.11 years ago
The insane double standard over irresponsible Garfield HS choir director
The choir director at Seattle's Garfield High School, Carol Burton, is speaking out for the first time in defense of both her job and her conduct during a school field trip, arguing she shouldn't be fired, even though she broke school policies. Yeah, well, she should be fired.11 years ago
Despite income inequality fight, you should celebrate CEO pay raises
The conversation about the wage gap between workers and CEOs is back in the news. The Seattle Times highlights the fact that Northwest CEOs are experiencing raises at a time when inequality is rising. But this should be celebrated, not feared.11 years ago
Traffic study should embarrass state, city leaders
Almost everyone reading this right now: your commute sucks. If you have a commute in the morning or afternoon, chances are, your commute is just awful. It's especially bad if you're driving in a car alone.11 years ago
