Friday, January 5, 2018 THIS WASHINGTON ► From The Stranger — Legislature could consider ‘banning the box’ statewide — The Washington State Labor Council, which has...
Thursday, January 4, 2018 THIS WASHINGTON ► In today’s Seattle Times — Pass Washington Voting Rights Act now (editorial) — Civil-rights groups should not have to...
Wednesday, January 3, 2018 DEFEND THE DREAM ► In today’s NY Times — Ex-officials urge faster action to shield ‘dreamers’ — The window for legislative action to...
Tuesday, January 2, 2018 The Entire Staff of The Stand has been on leave for a bit, so the following daily news links include some...
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 The Entire Staff of The Stand is going on hiatus for the remainder of 2017. The site will experience very light...
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 AMTRAK CRASH ► In today’s News Tribune — Amtrak train derails onto I-5 in DuPont. 3 killed, dozens injured, freeway shut...
Monday, December 18, 2017 AMTRAK DERAILMENT ► BREAKING from Seattle Times — Amtrak train derails from bridge onto Interstate 5 near Olympia — “Injuries and causalities”...
Friday, December 15, 2017 LOCAL ► In today’s Spokesman-Review — Deadline for Jan. 1 health coverage is TODAY — Washington has seen a rush...
Thursday, December 14, 2017 TRUMP’S TAX SCAM ► In today’s NY Times — Republican tax bill in final sprint across finish line — The day after...
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 ROLL TIDE! ► From The Hill — Jones wins Alabama Senate seat for Dems — Democrat Doug Jones pulled off a stunning...