By MARK McDERMOTT (Nov. 1, 2016) — Forty-four years ago I was a poor, recent college graduate and antiwar activist. I moved from Chicago to Seattle...
(Nov. 1, 2016) –This week, and especially this Saturday, Nov. 5, you can can make sure you don’t have a political hangover next Wednesday. Election Day...
Monday, October 31, 2016 STATE ELECTIONS ► In today’s Spokesman-Review — TODAY is final voter registration deadline — The absolute deadline for Washington residents...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 31, 2016) — At a time when 24-7 campaign coverage has devolved once again into a “controversy” about emails we don’t know who...
Friday, October 28, 2016 TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP ► From Huffington Post — Restoring trust in our trade policy (by SPEEA’s Stan Sorscher) — I’m in...
SEATTLE (Oct. 28, 2016) — With its $15 minimum wage, paid sick leave and other municipal ordinances, the City of Seattle is leading the way on...
Thursday, October 27, 2016 STATE ELECTIONS ► In today’s News Tribune — Billionaires pour money into state Supreme Court race — The race for...
(Oct. 27, 2016) — Advocates for trade policies that bolster people and not just profits have successfully stalled a vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership for more...
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 LOCAL ► From AP — Boeing has a banner 3Q and sees more of the same ahead — Boeing’s third-quarter...