I’m suffering from protester fatigue. Are you?
Is anyone else experiencing protester fatigue? I can't be the only one.11 years ago
Update: Seattle police chief responds to criticism over May Day actions
Seattle's Community Police Commission wrote a dishonest email to the police chief with the goal of taking over public conversation about acceptable police tactics on May 1.11 years ago
When helping addicts actually hurts them
At a time when you can walk around downtown Seattle and parts of the University District and spot an alarming number of used needles laying on the ground, a two-month old program by the People's Harm Reduction Alliance is going out and illegally giving between 25 and 30 free meth pipes to meth addicts. And it seems immoral.11 years ago
Parklets – What are they good for? Absolutely nothing
What are parklets good for? Absolutely nothing if this weekend was any indication.11 years ago
Why are environmentalists causing so much pollution?
I know, I know, I know: the protesters are making a "nuanced" argument (apparently) as they rekindle their rally to impact the afternoon commute. But why are they causing so much pollution?11 years ago
This is a little embarrassing right?
The monumental resistance against Arctic drilling was a little... sparsely attended. We were told hundreds, if not thousands, were going to attempt to stop the oil rig from coming to Seattle but folks forgot to show up apparently.
11 years ago
WA rape kit bill symbolic, needs context
A frequent topic on the Jason Rantz Show in the last week or so has had a lot to do with symbolism; that activists and politicians are making a lot of symbolic gestures, but not really achieving any results. Now we find a similar scenario unfolding with Governor Jay Inslee and it's on the understandably sensitive subject of rape.
11 years ago
Complaints over state lawmaker pay raise are petty
Washington state legislators find themselves the happy recipients of an 11.2 percent pay bump, courtesy of the The Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials.11 years ago
Kshama Sawant the target of new city ethics rule
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and some councilmembers don't like Councilwoman Kshama Sawant too much and it's become even more clear with proposed legislation that would prohibit the kind of election activities Sawant has engaged in during city-sponsored events.11 years ago
Seattle environmentalists don’t care much about the environment
As Jason Rantz woke up yesterday to yet another symbolic effort from an activist, it dawned on him that environmentalists don't actually care enough about the environment.11 years ago
Alki Beach residents irresponsible with their anger over cell towers
Alki Beach residents are very upset with the possibility of more cell phone towers being placed in their backyards (including one on the roof of an apartment building). Their big complaint? That their health is on the line. But, it really isn't.11 years ago
Unbelievable activist anger over homeless smoking ban
Apparently, the city's proposed smoking ban in parks is offensive to social justice. Engaging in behavior that will lead to cancer is now a social justice issue.11 years ago
Spot the anarchist in this SPD body cam video
See if you can spot the anarchist in this redacted SPD body cam footage!11 years ago
Spread the wealth, give an arena to Tukwila and not Seattle
Seattle may be getting an arena in Sodo. But should we invest in a sporting facility in a city that is inhospitable to drivers?11 years ago
Skyrocketing rents? How about you live within your means?
New data suggests we're choosing to live outside of our means, not that Seattle rent is simply "skyrocketing" out of control.11 years ago
‘Bee’ aware of this potentially dangerous City Hall stunt
The City of Seattle will house two beehives at City Hall. This seems like it can 'bee' dangerous.11 years ago
Ivan & Alyosha joins the Jason Rantz Show
Seattle's Ivan & Alyosha joins the Jason Rantz Show on Tuesday night to promote their new album.11 years ago
Microaggressions: An excuse to be offended, feel victimized
We live in a world now where feelings should not be hurt and activists should never feel challenged. It's a philosophy playing itself out locally at the UW campus and it's got everything to do with the contrivance of microaggressions.11 years ago
Symbolic, empty enviro-gesture from Seattle Mayor Murray
Since activist mayors are supposed to do activist things every so often, Mayor Ed Murray today decided to stall Shell Oil's plan to park their arctic drilling rig in the Port of Seattle because... environmentalism.11 years ago
Sticking up for Kshama Sawant … sort of
Relationships are getting dicey between councilwomen Sally Bagshaw and Kshama Sawant and it has everything to do with last week's rent control meeting at city hall.12 years ago
Dow Constantine, stop asking us for money
I'm going to reject Dow Constantine's "Best Starts for Kids" levy and you should too. Let's see if King County can come up with the money when we say no.12 years ago
Seattle’s ‘walkability’ hurts the poor
Jason Rantz says a high walkability rate for Seattle only pushes up rent and hurts the poor.12 years ago
Try to decipher this Seattle nonsense
The City of Seattle is launching a "first of its kind" program called the Equity and Environment Imitative. It makes no sense.12 years ago
