Where did the Ukraine War Disappear?
“If Russia wins, Putin would be emboldened to attack others. Note to Congress: Ukraine aid is not charity but serves critical U.S. interests.”
Rolling Red-Cup Rebellion: Unionization Pushes on Starbucks
Dmitri Iglitzin, a Seattle attorney whose union-side law firm, Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt LLP, is deeply involved in the nationwide campaign, says there’s a lot going on with the unionization effort that the public might not be aware of.
Remembering Dr. Abe Bergman: The Art of “Political Medicine”
It’s worth pausing to explain the force of personality that enabled Abe to succeed where others with equally bright ideas might have failed.
The Time I Met Rosalynn Carter
Mrs. Carter was going to Japan on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, the global nonprofit housing organization that works across states and countries. She would be “working as a volunteer, helping to build housing.”
The Supremes: Ethics as a “Suggestion”
Chief Justice Roberts declared: “I have complete confidence in the capability of my colleagues to determine when recusal is warranted.”
Looking for a Taste: Two Wineries with Locked-in Focus
When reduced down to certain basics, it isn’t difficult to understand their different approaches to wine tasting.
Port Angeles, City of Dreams
The dream of establishing a second National City (after D.C.) vanished along with a purloined custom house.
A City Council Primer: How to Council
Politics, above all, is knowing how to enlist and trust others and learning how to count votes.
The Case for Tanya Woo
Kshama Sawant is an embarrassment to many Asian community members. The Asian community has never identified her as one of its own -- and vice versa. That motivated the community to work relentlessly for Tanya Woo’s campaign.
DEI and Reconsidering the Power Paradigm
When DEI and the language of privilege become an ideology requiring creedal assent, they betray their own cause and mirror the prejudices they would undo.
Who’s Raising Money for Next Year’s Statewide Contests
Dave Reichert pulled in $301K in October, compared to just $80K for Mark Mullet.
Governor’s Race Polling Surprise: Dave Reichert Leads Bob Ferguson
It's a surprising finding from a statewide survey of 750 voters taken for the Northwest Progressive Institute.
Clark Kent in Peril
At Post Alley, we don’t have press passes. And these days, I might hesitate to wear one if offered. I’m still proud to be a journalist, but the once-coveted pass has become more of a bullseye than an asset.
Some Bold Takes: Presidents and City Councils
I'm intrigued by a prediction from a conservative friend in D.C., who suspects a plot by Democrats to hold onto the White House. His three-cushion shot goes this way...
The Northwest Could Help Defuse Possible Nuclear War with China
Given all this state did to launch the era of nuclear bombs, we have the force and the incentive to help with nuclear-arms control discussions.
Gold Rush Seattle’s Grand Shows
Alexander Pantages, an uneducated Greek-born impresario, who exhibited streaks of crudeness alongside his brilliance, gave audiences what they wanted – anything they wanted.
Review: Pat Metheny @Jazz Alley
Just as Jesus once left Chicago, the world’s greatest living guitarist left the Emerald City yesterday after an intimate eight-show residence at Jazz Alley....
Pope Francis Plays Hardball, Sacking a Hostile Texas Bishop
Bishops put in place by Francis’ traditionalist predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, tend to be the company men of Catholicism, not listening agents.
A Bainbridge Bellwether?
Like many Post Alley readers, I let out a tentative sigh of relief as election results rolled in last week. Voters in Ohio voted...
Why Israel Should Declare a Unilateral Ceasefire
Hamas may be prepared to have all its combatants killed in this Holy War against Israel because their ultimate victory is the elimination of Israel. That will only occur if the Muslim, Arab, and Persian world is united in that goal. The humanitarian tragedy resulting from Israel bombarding and invading Gaza invites and reinforces that unity.
Essential Accessories for Wine Lovers
Here are my Top Ten holiday gifts and splurges. I’ve put in some links for purchase (most are available on Amazon). These are not ranked in any particular order; consider them all equally good.
Casualties of War: Russian Studies at US Universities
“The full-scale invasion of Ukraine that Russia launched on February 24, 2022, has precipitated by far the most significant crisis in Russian studies since the collapse of the Soviet Union."
See You Later, Jeff Bezos
Bezos wasn’t asked -- nor did he comment -- on allegations that the state’s new capital gains tax was a factor in his move.
Seahawks @Midseason: My Kingdom For an Offensive Line
A glance at the results from the season's first half suggests that being tied for first in the NFC West with the 49ers is not what it seems.
Moving Toward a Post-Denominational Church
Church denominations, per se, aren’t running what is arguably the single biggest effort in a generation to reframe and strengthen leadership development for the Christian churches in North America.
Getting Things Done: Port Commissioner Sam Cho on the Move
What the political establishment did not recognize at the time of Cho's surprise election in 2019 was that Cho was one of a rising tide of young, progressive, and politically well-connected men and women of color with strong ties to labor.
Rep. Derek Kilmer Says He Won’t Seek Reelection
Kilmer has been a well-regarded man of the House. He copped a seat on the House Appropriations Committee as a member of the Democratic minority. Unusual for a minority member, he was able to pass bills through the Republican-run House.
Election 2023: The Dogs That Did Not Bark
A decade of progressivism and new population has converted the city hall bureaucracy, the media, the arts, and the nonprofits into a Seattle shade of deep blue.
Election 2023: New Bellevue is Replacing Old
In one notable race, the New Bellevue of fast growth, high-rise development, and increasingly diverse population came up against the Old Bellevue culture of middle-class neighborhoods fighting to protect their character.
Data Dump: Why Seattle City Council Will Look Very Different When...
What happened? Voter apathy. The ballot returns are barely above the levels of the August primary, and well below the numbers for two years ago.