AltWeeklies Wire
The Rat Patrolnew
From the trailer parks to the sewers, public-health workers are on the job, teaching people to be smarter than rats.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
08-09-2006 |
Environment
Tags: environment
The Revolution of Everyday Lifenew
The members of the Emma Goldman Finishing School are trying to live their revolution one day at a time.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
07-05-2006 |
Culture
Tags: lifestyles
GOP Goes Sharp Rightnew
A new state party chair has shaken up the way Washington Republicans do business.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
06-14-2006 |
Politics
A Waterfront Brawlnew
E-mails suggest Port of Seattle CEO Mic Dinsmore tried to influence last year's Port Commission election, and some members think he should go.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
05-24-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
A GOP Debt Goes Awaynew
The Washington state Republican Party has quietly eliminated a huge legal bill from contesting the election of Gov. Christine Gregoire.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
05-03-2006 |
Politics
Pure Doenew
The X frontman talks about harmony, jagged emotions and performance meditation.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
04-05-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: John Doe
The 60-Day Sprintnew
The Washington state legislature passes measures for gay rights, alternative energy, political reform and better unemployment benefits.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
03-08-2006 |
Politics
The 'Jewish' Connew
Incarcerated gang members are abusing freedom of religion to get special treatment.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
03-01-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Sexual Disorientationnew
An upcoming Supreme Court decision on gay marriage could aid opponents of the new, unrelated gay civil-rights law.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
02-08-2006 |
LGBT
A Fraudulent Finishnew
After a decisive loss in court, Republican Dino Rossi ends his 2004 bid for governor of Washington by attacking the judiciary.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
06-08-2005 |
Politics
The Monkey Wrench Trialnew
A Republican lawsuit challenging Washington's 2004 gubernatorial election is on shaky legal ground. But if the GOP prevails in a bid to oust Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire, watch litigation become an option in close races everywhere.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
05-18-2005 |
Politics
Targets of 2006new
At home stumping for and against Social Security reform, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert of Washington state show vulnerability as first-termers. And opposing parties are eyeing their seats. But don't write them off.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
04-06-2005 |
Politics
Bioengineered Porknew
Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire wants to spend $350 million on life-sciences research grants. Few are asking what the public gets in return.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
03-23-2005 |
Politics
To Love, Honor, and Be Gaynew
How Washington state's Supreme Court will decide whether gay marriage is illegal.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
03-02-2005 |
LGBT
Washington State's Revote Revoltnew
Washington Republicans want to toss out the 129-vote hand-recount victory of Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire and hold a whole new election between her and her Nov. 2 opponents, Republican Dino Rossi and Libertarian Ruth Bennett. The idea is as wacky as the Washington electoral system.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
01-12-2005 |
Politics
