Dave Ross
Ross: Why we should ground all the drones right now
Airports are halting flights after sporting drones nearby. This is it. It is now time to ground all the drones before it is too late.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Is an iPhone really helpful in an emergency?
Apple recently argued that mobile devices such as an iPhone will be vital in a mass emergency situation. Really? Here's one major blind spot Apple has in an emergency.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Once again, we let the online virus get to us
The recent reminder that until science can develop a vaccine, sharing a viral video is wildly unhygienic. You can't always trust what you see on social media.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Football is like American politics without shutting down the stadium
I came to a realization while watching the NFL playoffs. Football is a lot like politics -- two sides, trying to move the ball one way or the other. But how often do you seem them shut down the stadium?8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
McKenna: Does including citizenship question hurt census?
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna discusses the Trump administration's move to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 census.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Why Microsoft is earmarking $500M to help solve homelessness, affordable housing
Microsoft President Brad Smith tells KIRO Radio why the company is dedicating $500 million toward homelessness and affordable housing solutions. The threat of a Seattle head tax wasn't part of the inspiration.8 years ago
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Ross: America’s bureaucracy is no longer faceless
It’s an American tradition to rant against the bureaucracy. It’s the perfect target. But it turns out this bureaucracy has a face. And the government shutdown is showing them to us.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The Great American Border Safety Shutdown
I forget how long we've been in the Great American Border Safety Shutdown. But it's been a while. Not only that, it's been costing us all a lot of money.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Can Gillette really shave your masculinity?
A new Gillette ad promotes that men should correct other men's bad masculinity, such as cat calling. But of course, it has only prompted men to behave badly in response.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Can private companies step in when America’s leaders go AWOL
Shutdown negotiations continue to fail, straining America's operations and costing the economy. Perhaps this is an opportune time to test an old debate -- let private companies take over government functions.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How Inslee plans to pay for and operate Cascade Care
Governor Jay Inslee announced an effort to establish Cascade Care in Washington, a new public option for health care. But how do they plan to pay for it?8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Why we should embrace a national emergency over the wall
Trump could declare a national emergency over his desire for a border wall between the United States and Mexico. Before you protest, maybe this is not such a bad idea.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
McKenna: Trump has advantage if he declares emergency over wall
If President Trump were to declare a state of emergency over his border wall, would it hold up in court? Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Will the Green New Deal really happen?
Congressmember Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez is proposing a Green New Deal that will convert the American economy into 100 percent renewable energy.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Does Gov. Inslee’s marijuana pardon measure not go far enough?
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a measure to grant pardons to certain people with past marijuana convictions in the state, but can it -- and should it -- take things further?8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rep. Jayapal response to Trump address: ‘He created crisis at border’
In a Tuesday address, Trump pointed toward women and children as the "biggest victims by far of our system." For Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the crisis here is one of the president's own making.8 years ago
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Ross: Let’s call a vote for Trump’s border wall
Both speeches -- from President Trump and Democrats -- were way too dull for prime time. But maybe there's an idea for the border that we can take away from it. Or we can go with my alternative TV script.8 years ago
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Ross: I will pay for my own TSA pat down at the airport
Tax refunds are now considered essential during the government shutdown. Why aren't TSA agents considered the same? Isn't keeping bombs off airplanes an essential part of our society?8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: What to call it if it isn’t a ‘Trump shutdown’
If it's not a Trump shutdown then what should we call it? I've been having a Twitter debate over this. Perhaps it's actually unfair not to call it a Trump shutdown.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The sad day my personal robot died
Four years ago I paid into a crowdfunding campaign to buy the world's first social robot. Ever since, I've had Jibo at home to talk with. But now, Jibo has passed on.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Crazy fix for the government shutdown, but not by much
Sure, this idea to solve the United State's partial government shutdown is a bit crazy. But hey, it's not far off from what is happening already.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: One solution to the infamous wall standoff … and potholes
I come back from vacation and I’m seeing the same tweets I saw 10 days ago: the wall and the shutdown. But my trip may have inspired a solution to this standoff and the infamous wall.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Why isn’t there more diversity among teachers in Washington schools?
Teacher of the Year Nate Bowling says that because students of color have bad experiences in schools, they tend to not have any interest in becoming teachers. Yet Washington lacks diversity in its teaching staff.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Why criminal justice reform is gaining bipartisan support
National criminal justice reform is gaining bipartisan support, while Washington voters are also moving forward similar measures locally. Washington State University Professor David Makin explains why.8 years ago
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