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Should this LGBT Pride promotion offend you?
June is LGBT Pride Month, a time of year that Washington rightfully embraces. Over the weekend, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray raised the Unity Flag at City Hall. There are several LGBT parades and events all across the region. But there are also local businesses jumping into the fray to show their pride and acceptance. But one company is doing so in a way that may raise some eyebrows.
11 years ago
Jason Rantz
West Seattle residents fighting shoddy SDOT bike lane study
The neighbors around Admiral Way in West Seattle were caught off guard by an SDOT plan to narrow lanes and add bike lanes along the busy street — a street that is already congested with traffic and is infrequently traveled by bicyclists.11 years ago
Is displacing mobile home owners immoral? Maybe not
This isn't an easy conversation, but change isn't easy and you have no right to land you don't own.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Tim Eyman develops dinosaur skin to handle the snake pit of politics
A man who went so far as to take a second mortgage out on his home to kick start efforts to get an initiative on the ballot, says he has heard it all from Washington voters.11 years ago
Oppose Seattle transportation plans? You want people dead
Do you oppose project proposals and plans by the Seattle Department of Transportation? Then, you must want to see your fellow citizens harmed or killed.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Is this Seattle’s most insane bike lane idea?
Another nonsensical bike lane plan proposed by the Seattle Department of Transportation and I suspect they tried to make sure this one didn't get out for us to ridicule or stop.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
The maddening revision of the Olympia shooting
I'll be the first one to admit that we don't know all the details that happened in the Olympia shooting this week that sent two men to the hospital. We're relying on limited testimony and audio evidence. But how about we all pretend to care about all the facts of the case currently presented, rather than revising the story to fit ideological views?11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Critic defends letter chastising Seattle police for May Day tactics
The Community Police Commission is sticking with its opinion that some of the tactics used by Seattle police during protests go too far.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Where are all the parents?
With a spate of kids getting involved in serious crimes, one might ask: where are all the parents?11 years ago
Jason Rantz
I’m suffering from protester fatigue. Are you?
Is anyone else experiencing protester fatigue? I can't be the only one.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Update: Seattle police chief responds to criticism over May Day actions
Seattle's Community Police Commission wrote a dishonest email to the police chief with the goal of taking over public conversation about acceptable police tactics on May 1.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
When helping addicts actually hurts them
At a time when you can walk around downtown Seattle and parts of the University District and spot an alarming number of used needles laying on the ground, a two-month old program by the People's Harm Reduction Alliance is going out and illegally giving between 25 and 30 free meth pipes to meth addicts. And it seems immoral.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Parklets – What are they good for? Absolutely nothing
What are parklets good for? Absolutely nothing if this weekend was any indication.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Why are environmentalists causing so much pollution?
I know, I know, I know: the protesters are making a "nuanced" argument (apparently) as they rekindle their rally to impact the afternoon commute. But why are they causing so much pollution?11 years ago
Jason Rantz
This is a little embarrassing right?
The monumental resistance against Arctic drilling was a little... sparsely attended. We were told hundreds, if not thousands, were going to attempt to stop the oil rig from coming to Seattle but folks forgot to show up apparently.
11 years ago
Jason Rantz
WA rape kit bill symbolic, needs context
A frequent topic on the Jason Rantz Show in the last week or so has had a lot to do with symbolism; that activists and politicians are making a lot of symbolic gestures, but not really achieving any results. Now we find a similar scenario unfolding with Governor Jay Inslee and it's on the understandably sensitive subject of rape.
11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Tacoma mayor: $15 minimum wage would be a ‘shock’ to the economy
A $15 minimum wage is too high for Tacoma and may not have been the best choice for Seattle, Mayor Marilyn Strickland told KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Complaints over state lawmaker pay raise are petty
Washington state legislators find themselves the happy recipients of an 11.2 percent pay bump, courtesy of the The Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Kshama Sawant the target of new city ethics rule
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and some councilmembers don't like Councilwoman Kshama Sawant too much and it's become even more clear with proposed legislation that would prohibit the kind of election activities Sawant has engaged in during city-sponsored events.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Seattle environmentalists don’t care much about the environment
As Jason Rantz woke up yesterday to yet another symbolic effort from an activist, it dawned on him that environmentalists don't actually care enough about the environment.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Democrats to use pollution to save education
Some Washington lawmakers believe they have a plan to fund education by taxing companies for pollution emissions.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Alki Beach residents irresponsible with their anger over cell towers
Alki Beach residents are very upset with the possibility of more cell phone towers being placed in their backyards (including one on the roof of an apartment building). Their big complaint? That their health is on the line. But, it really isn't.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Unbelievable activist anger over homeless smoking ban
Apparently, the city's proposed smoking ban in parks is offensive to social justice. Engaging in behavior that will lead to cancer is now a social justice issue.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Everett auto shop trying to give away used car for charity
Everett's M&N Absolute Auto Repair is giving away a free car to a local do-gooder in need. Do you know anyone who could use a free car?11 years ago
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