Despite accusations of jiggery-pokery, President Obama pleased with court’s ruling
For the second time the Supreme Court upheld Obamacare proving among other things that demonstrators will chant even when they win.11 years ago
Dave Ross
Boston bomber delivers disappointing apology
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev gave his apology in court to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. What he said, and what he didn't say, bothered those in the court room.11 years ago
Dave Ross
South Carolina support for taking down the Confederate flag is growing
It's been called the "third rail" of South Carolina politics, but suddenly it's as if someone just cut off the electricity. Now, the Confederate flag may be taken down.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Let’s talk about the Confederate flag
To some, it's a symbol of hate and intolerance. To others, it commemorates fallen ancestors from the Civil War.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Lobbyist: We should let 100-story apartments in Seattle neighborhoods
One lobbyist says Seattle needs to allow more apartments in its neighborhoods to accommodate newcomers.11 years ago
Dave Ross
What makes someone shoot up a church?
The only thing we can control in the wake of the Charleston shooting, is our own reaction. I would suggest we look at this as a threat to all of us.11 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Jeb Bush’s slow jam and Trump’s thinning hair
Candidates for the Republican presidential nomination are making an effort to go viral online.11 years ago
Dave Ross
Rachel Dolezal making the talk show rounds
Rachel Dolezal continues to dominate headlines and Twitter conversations. She was unapologetic in her "Today" show interview on Tuesday - which she was not paid for, according to NBC - proclaiming she identifies as black.11 years ago
Dave Ross
America, a division of Trump Industries
The political class may be dismissing Donald Trump but his kickoff speech went far beyond anything I've heard.11 years ago
Dave Ross
The most fascinating woman in America
Rachel Dolezal has become the most fascinating woman in America claiming that even though her biological parents are white, she is black.11 years ago
Dave Ross
Who gets to define what race you are?
It appears we've been having this discussion recently about how white people are treated differently from black people without clearly defining the terms "white" and "black."11 years ago
Stephanie Klein
NAACP leader under fire for identifying as black
Rachel Dolezal is a prominent civil rights activist and the current president of the Spokane NAACP. She's accused of falsely portraying herself as black - for years.11 years ago
Dave Ross
Does anyone check their medical bills anymore?
Resveratrol is based on the magical anti-oxidant in red wine. And an LA pharmacy filled a prescription for it costing how much?11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Reducing the number of homeless people will take support, $1 billion
It may take more than 10 years and $1 billion to make a significant dent in Seattle's homeless population.11 years ago
Dave Ross
Scientists behaving badly
British cell biologist Sir Timothy Hunt who said — apparently as a joke — that he found working with female scientists in the lab distracting.11 years ago
Dave Ross
This is how ‘knuckleheads’ ruin things for everybody
The cop who pulled his gun during that neighborhood fight in McKinney, Texas has now resigned, but the debate goes on, and it doesn't break along racial lines.11 years ago
Dave Ross
The science of sex and happiness
The latest study about sex and happiness promotes that married couples are happier when they have more sex.11 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Rob McKenna: Renton is good example Boeing is living up to tax subsidies
A state lawmaker is proposing a bill that would require Boeing to maintain a certain number of jobs in Washington state for tax subsidies.11 years ago
Dave Ross
Portland is beating Seattle at something
As much as it pains us to say it, Portland has finally beat us at something. The city could, hypothetically, sustain itself entirely on local food.11 years ago
Dave Ross
Lunch ladies gone mild
We're experiencing an epidemic of school lunch ladies getting in trouble.11 years ago
Dave Ross
How should drones be regulated?
It's a classic case of why governments end up regulating things. Drones are everywhere. They're cheap, they're a lot of fun, they let you play peek-a-boo from the sky and they're generally unrestricted.11 years ago
Dave Ross
The need for cell phone surveillance
The investigation of a homegrown plot to kill Boston police officers. Without cell phone surveillance, the suspects could have gone ahead with it.11 years ago
Dave Ross
FIFA’s head steps down, but fans are not out
The most powerful man in soccer walks away — with investigators close behind.11 years ago
Dave Ross
Global warming also means global slowing and bad weather
We've all heard plenty about global warming. But there's another factor in climate change I'll bet you haven't heard about — global slowing.11 years ago
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