Author: Jeff Stevens
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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.
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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.
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Pathos, Kojak Variety
The absurd saga of Seattle police officer Cynthia Whitlatch continues to comically unfurl. Jeff Stevens golfsplains.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ambition Is Bullshit
John Roderick wants to be a Seattle City Councilcritter. Jeff Stevens wants you to beware of Roderick’s nascent municipal ambition.
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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.
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Race War Breaks Out in Ballard
Seattle was flummoxed yesterday when Ballard, once a celebratedly mellow Scandinavian-American enclave, suddenly and swiftly succumbed to a savage and bloody internecine race war. Jeff Stevens reports.
