Dave Ross
The Supreme Court takes up gay marriage
The court will consider two cases: California's proposition 8, which singled out gay people and denied them marriage in that state, and the federal Defense of Marriage act, which singles out legally married couples who are gay, and denies them federal benefits.14 years ago
Dave Ross
He says 15 years is enough
Everywhere you go in Cuba, you'll see billboards demanding that the United States "Free the Cuban Five."14 years ago
Dave Ross
When hospitals make you sicker
Did you see the latest list of the safest hospitals? It was compiled by Consumer Reports and it found that the safest hospital scored only 74 out of 100.14 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Report: Kids more hazardous than cell phones in the car
The results of a recent study say driving with your kids may be more hazardous than driving with your cell phone.14 years ago
Stephanie Klein
American Academy of Pediatrics backs gay marriage
The nation's most influential pediatrician's group says gays should be allowed to marry to help ensure the health and well-being of their children.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Now HERE’s REAL socialism
Having heard so much debate about socialism, I decided to visit the most unrepentant socialist country I could, which is why I speak to you now from the center of Havana, Cuba.14 years ago
Dave Ross
My Week With Fidel & Ernest
We're back in Miami after 8 days in Cuba - a vacation my wife and I chose because a) it's warm, b) we've never been there, c) the US government somehow feels threatened by the cigars, so we had to see them for ourselves.14 years ago
Dave Ross
The rich step up
One of the casualties of the recent budget cuts is that the White House tours have been canceled. Spokesman Jay Carney knows that a lot of tourists will be disappointed.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Are you ready to be a hero?
Have you heard that the TSA is relaxing some of the check point rules? How could you not - it's all over the news.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Why Not?
As the Vatican prepares for its Papal conclave, Sr. Judy Ryan, says she prays daily for a Pope who will listen to the concerns of women. You may recognize the name - Sr. Judy is the biological sister of Father Michael Ryan, the pastor of St James Cathedral.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Could the President order a drone strike on your block?
At a hearing Wednesday, the Attorney General of the United States seemed to have trouble answering whether the U.S. Constitution would prohibit the President from ordering a drone strike against a known terrorist who is an American citizen sitting in a cafe here in the U.S. minding his own business.14 years ago
Cops shoot down Washington state gun control deal
What was thought to be a pending deal on a key gun-control measure in the state legislature appears to be getting shot down by a dispute over whether to keep a database of gun sales.14 years ago
Ursula Reutin
Seattle mayor regrets public fighting; wants to sit down with city attorney, monitor
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn says he's ready to end the squabbling and work together with the city attorney and the independent monitor on a plan to reform the Seattle Police Department.14 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Brian Hare has evidence to back up your claim that your dog is a genius
If you think your dog is genius, you may not be projecting.14 years ago
Dave Ross
The market breaks a record – or does it?
Oh there were reassuring words on the news last night.14 years ago
Jamie Griswold
A few ideas to save Seattle’s Fourth of July fireworks show
After the public stepped up to save Seattle's Fourth of July fireworks show in 2010, the show's producers are going to the pot again, asking for donations for the 2013 show. But KIRO Radio's Dave Ross who actually launched the 2010 drive for donations is doubtful this route can continue to deliver. But he has a few other ideas.14 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Former member of Westboro Baptist Church leaves family to escape brainwashing
Taken into the fold of the Westboro Baptist Church, and leaving her family behind when she departed years later, Lauren Drain, is sharing her story.14 years ago
Dave Ross
The policy is the policy
One week ago, at the age of 87, Lorraine Bayless died after collapsing in the dining room at the Glenwood Gardens retirement apartments in Bakersfield, California.14 years ago
Dave Ross
When politicians shrug
CBS Correspondent Major Garrett put it perfectly - before now, spending cuts were theoretical. "Now they're going to start to get real and the public will have a real voice."14 years ago
Dave Ross
Gay marriage becomes a conservative cause
Somethin's happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear…There certainly have been hints that the traditional lines were moving.14 years ago
Dave Ross
The 11th hour has arrived
One more time, the Speaker of the House said Republicans have done their job, it's up to Democrats.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
Seattle mayor vs. city attorney: ‘Who’s really in charge?’
While he won't call it an outright power grab, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn says he and City Attorney Pete Holmes have a fundamental disagreement about who's really in charge.14 years ago
Dave Ross
Mr. Senator let me speak
You don't often hear a senator overpowered by a witness at a Senate hearing but it happened Wednesday - at a hearing into the assault weapons ban.14 years ago
Dave Ross
As Pope Benedict XVI steps down, Seattle Catholics look to future
This is the week that the Pope steps down, and there are all sorts of hopes and fears among Catholics.14 years ago
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