MyNorthwest Staff
UW student reinvents eye dropper to ‘stick it to drug companies’
University of Washington student Allisa Song invented the Nanodropper before she even graduated and headed to medical school. Now she's looking to disrupt drug companies.8 years ago
Dave Ross
How do you properly heckle a computerized umpire?
Even computer umpires make sense, we all know you will never replace the umpire because baseball is not just something you measure. It's something you yell at.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Sucking it up to save the oceans
Maybe it’s inconvenient, but if a ban on plastic straws means I’ll swallow less plastic, then maybe it’s time to suck it up.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Here’s to treason on July 4th!
Happy Fourth! It’s the day we honor a bunch of contentious revolutionaries for committing treason.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Could we abolish all poverty for a third of the cost?
Heritage Foundation researcher Robert Rector says we could abolish all poverty for one third of what we spend now.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Would Congress really pass welfare reform at a time like this?
It has been almost three months since the president ordered a thorough review of the welfare system.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW officially adopts course fighting fake news
In a time filled with fake news, two University of Washington professors experimented with a course on BS. It was so successful, it's now an official course offered at UW.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Study shows fear of Seattle crime is mostly in your head
The results of a study found that many people in in the city are much more afraid of Seattle crime than they need to be. But is it true?8 years ago
Stephanie Klein
NIMBY, YIMBY, or just plain classism in Seattle?
A Seattle YIMBY -- Yes In My Back Yard -- makes the case for redeveloping older neighborhoods to accommodate modern demands, like affordable housing.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Maybe we’ll finally learn our lesson
The man accused of shooting up the newsroom of The Capitol Gazette was the subject of a story in that newspaper seven years ago. Will his latest story help us learn a lesson?8 years ago
Dave Ross
When Justice Kennedy retires, will we issue social security numbers at conception?
With Justice Anthony Kennedy retiring we are undoubtedly headed for a more conservative Supreme Court.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle professor: SCOTUS ignored clear animus in travel ban case
A Seattle University law professor says the Supreme Court ignored clear evidence that President Trump's travel ban was clearly about religion.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Lie on your tax returns? Just remember what Dave Chappelle said
In the unlikely event you do get pulled over by the IRS, just pull a Dave Chappelle and say: "Sorry officer, I didn't know I couldn't do that."8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
NSA spy hub allegedly discovered in downtown Seattle
There are eight buildings in the US alleged to be NSA spy hubs monitoring online communications. And one is in downtown Seattle.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Why don’t we just impose tariffs on the people we don’t like?
This whole shaming thing seems to have taken off. Isn't there another way? Why not impose tariffs on each other?8 years ago
Dave Ross
We’re devolving into a nation of shame gangs
Political affiliation is not a protected characteristic. Social media is free speech, making every one of us now a potential real-time informant.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Why don’t we just buy the Mexican side of the border?
I have a modest proposal. Let’s just buy the Mexican side of the border.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Trump’s immigration comment was shockingly candid
By signing this new order on immigration, Trump shows he’s tough enough to do what needs to be done but compassionate enough to stop himself from doing it.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rev. Wright explains theological charges against AG Jeff Sessions
Northwest Reverend David Wright with the United Methodist Church explains the complaint and theological charges he has brought against Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a member of the church.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Plenty of media coverage about the border, but what about Obama?
There has been plenty of criticism over coverage of controversial border issues under Trump, asking where the media was under Obama. Well, it turns out, they were at the border.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Immigration law is like a garden that hasn’t been weeded in 40 years
No one seems to agree on what is in America's immigration laws. Meanwhile, children are separated from their parents and left crying out for their papas.8 years ago
Dave Ross
We’ve become a nation that separates children from parents
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has justified the policy of separating children from their parents at the border by quoting the Bible.8 years ago
Dave Ross
It’s time to fact check the Statue of Liberty
“Give me your tired, your poor”? Not anymore. Dave Ross says it's time to fact check the Statue of Liberty.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Is it time to call in the Billionaire Superfriends?
Why must we live in a world where the fate of mankind depends on cleverly-worded but empty statements?8 years ago
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