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Dave Ross

Israel...
Dave Ross

Ross: If Israel can ban Congress members, why can’t universities?

Israel initially opted not to allow two US Congress members to visit its country -- they are too controversial. Trump has cited universities for doing the same.
7 years ago
public charge...
Dyer Oxley

McKenna: Going behind the public charge immigration controversy

The latest immigration controversy spurred by the Trump administration centers on the issue of "public charge." But what does that actually mean?
7 years ago
immigration...
Dave Ross

Ross: Statue of Liberty poem gives me an immigration idea

Everyone is debating that poem on the Statue of Liberty. Maybe we should look at immigration policy from the era it was written. That gives me an idea...
7 years ago
epstein, Jeffrey Epstein...
Dave Ross

Ross: How about this for a Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy?

Was Jeffrey Epstein really killed? Or is he even dead? Maybe this flood of conspiracy theories will have a positive effect in the end.
7 years ago
Dan Borelli and John Heinkel of San Diego's ScootScoop....
Laura Scott

Did someone block your driveway with a scooter? These guys will tow it

Dan Borelli and John Heinkel want to tow the dockless scooters and bikes that are blocking your driveway. And they'll do it for free.
7 years ago
Sawant rent control...
MyNorthwest Staff

How Oregon’s approach to rent control could be a blueprint for Seattle

Rent control has struggled historically to succeed, but Oregon's own unique approach could prove to be a solid blueprint for Seattle.
7 years ago
fake news, disinformation...
MyNorthwest Staff

UW professor, former Storm player on how lies are spread on social media

More often than not, disinformation on social media can erode trust, and make it impossible to govern. Studying that is UW professor and former Storm player Kate Starbird.
7 years ago
census, trump, impeachment...
Dyer Oxley

Jayapal: Why Washington’s Congress members want impeachment

Congressmember Pramila Jayapal was the first lawmaker from Washington who called for President Trump's impeachment. This is why.
7 years ago
Delridge, race...
MyNorthwest Staff

How Seattle’s Delridge neighborhood is more than a shortcut to the airport

The Delridge area of West Seattle is a neighborhood that's managed to find a balance between working with the local government, and taking care of itself. 
7 years ago
killer whale, tokitae, orca...
Dyer Oxley

Fight to save Northwest orcas also being fought in Florida

Part of the fight to help the Northwest's orcas is being fought across the country, in Florida, to bring a Whidbey Island orca named Tokitae home.
7 years ago
Social media manipulation...
Dave Ross

Ross: It’s up to us to battle social media manipulation

With Facebook and Google not likely to hire 100,000 new editors, the battle against social media manipulation is going to be up to us.
7 years ago
pramilla jayapal...
Dyer Oxley

Congressmember Jayapal asked if she believes President Trump is racist

It's a loaded question, but one that Congressmember Pramila Jayapal did not hesitate to answer: Is President Trump a racist?
7 years ago
health care, life expectancy, new health insurance law, Virginia Mason...
Dave Ross

Ross: Our health care system shouldn’t punish us for getting sick

Our current health care system is a maze that more often than not, punishes you for getting sick. But can we actually change that?
7 years ago
Democratic debates...
Dave Ross

Ross: The next debates should separate moderates and progressives

After a contentious night for progressives and moderates, maybe it's time to try a new strategy for the next Democratic debates.
7 years ago
eSports...
Dave Ross

Ross: World of eSports still has glaring gender problem

The world of eSports is quickly gaining traction, but it also faces a serious gender issue that has yet to be addressed.
7 years ago
fake news, disinformation...
MyNorthwest Staff

UW scores $5 million for new center studying fake news, misinformation

UW landed a $5 million investment to create the new Center for an Informed Public, which will study fake news and misinformation.
7 years ago
trump...
Dave Ross

Ross: How to get President Trump to start a poverty program

Congressman Elijah Cummings went after the head of DHS, to Republicans' chagrin. Now, a Republican has fired back with images from Baltimore.
7 years ago
luggage...
Dave Ross

Ross: Hopefully, airlines won’t encourage the luggage class

After a tense situation at an Atlanta airport with a two-year-old boy and a luggage belt, let's hope airlines don't get any innovative ideas.
7 years ago
Boeing...
Dyer Oxley

Did a conspiracy contribute to the deadly 737 Max crashes?

Part of the newest lawsuit against Boeing is an allegation of a civil conspiracy involving the FAA. Rob McKenna explains what that means.
7 years ago
robert mueller...
Dave Ross

Ross: Special Counsel Robert Mueller speaks up … take two!

Robert Mueller understood that his congressional testimony was to provide a viral video for politicians. But he warned them it would not be compelling TV.
7 years ago
vaping, e-cigarette...
Dave Ross

Ross: Perhaps a little magic can stop teenage vaping

The latest effort to stop kids from vaping is an ad featuring a magician and Instagram phenom. Oh how things have changed.
7 years ago
Erica Thomas...
Dave Ross

Ross: It’s 10 items or less, and no racism in the grocery line

Georgia Rep. Erica Thomas took to Facebook to say how a man disrespected her at a grocery store. Now everyone is trying to figure out if it is racist.
7 years ago
urban hike...
Dave Ross

Ross: What happens on an urban hike through Seattle

Dave Ross takes an urban hike through Seattle on a hot Sunday afternoon and recounts all the interactions, and scenes along the way.
7 years ago
Chuck Schumer...
Dave Ross

Ross: The immigrant mothers at the border who chose life

President Trump wants to meet with Senator Chuck Schumer after his visit to the southern border. Here's how I think Schumer should frame the conversation.
7 years ago

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