August 13, 1936: The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Strike
Seattle circa 1936 was a radical town, indeed. On this date in that year, Seattle P-I newsroom workers began a truly historic strike. Jeff Stevens tells the tense tale at the Star.
Against Identity Politics
The decisive results of the District 3 contest in Seattle’s August 4 city council primary elections have given us an excellent opportunity to discuss the folly of identity politics. Jeff Stevens explains.
Pathos, Kojak Variety
The absurd saga of Seattle police officer Cynthia Whitlatch continues to comically unfurl. Jeff Stevens golfsplains.
Big Money, We Unendorse You
The Seattle Star presents a “wea culpa”: we’re dropping our endorsement of Seattle City Council District 4 candidate Rob Johnson. Here’s why.
Public Means Public
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has apparently approved the possible privatization of two crucial downtown city parks. What’s next? Jeff Stevens reports.
Mark Sidran Has Risen from the Grave
Apparently, the 2015 Seattle City Council races are already attracting vampires with money. Jeff Stevens reports the dreadfully obvious.
Running with the Chamber
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has announced its endorsements for the 2015 Seattle City Council races. Who’s now toxic? Jeff Stevens reports.
Ambition Is Bullshit
John Roderick wants to be a Seattle City Councilcritter. Jeff Stevens wants you to beware of Roderick’s nascent municipal ambition.
April 19, 1967: Stokely at Garfield
Among truly historic public speeches in Seattle, Stokely Carmichael’s 1967 appearance here was clearly catalytic. Jeff Stevens brings the radical Black Seattle history at the Star.
April 1, 2016: A Seattle You Can Believe In
We never knew Paul Allen had it in him.

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