New Afghani President Sworn In
Afghanistan gets a new president…democratically.
Why Did They Call It Columbus Day, Anyway?
R.V. Murphy ponders the National Enquirer and the other legacy of Generos Pope–Columbus Day.
Employment Protections Elusive for Returning Troops
Reprinted from News21, a story about the problems our returning soldiers face in reclaiming their civilian jobs.
Why Not Us, Again?
Hours before the regular season kicks off, Raymond Muprhy takes a look at the NFL Champion Seahawks and muses about the phenomenon and their chances in the coming season.
US military “poor” at investigating civilian deaths in Afghanistan
Amnesty International gives their report on how the US report drone strikes in Afghanistan. Upshot: we suck.
Who Is Kate Joncas?
Fresh evidence in support of the theory that Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is ultimately a puppet of big business arrived yesterday with the announcement that Murray has chosen Kate Joncas as his new deputy mayor of operations.
NHL Hockey in Seattle–Eh?
Writer Ray Murphy covered hockey at every level – from youth leagues to the NHL – in 25 years as a sportswriter. Here he talks about the prospects of a Seattle NHL team.
Seattle City Council prepares to change ridesharing
The City Council vows to do something about those terrible ridesharing services. Raymond Murphy explores.
Weekly E-Book: The Verification Handbook
The European Journalism Centre release their book on how to sort rumour from news when it matters.
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