Investigations Legislators are shaping their staff’s collective bargaining rights But workers it would affect can’t weigh in. Ethics rules prevent them from lobbying on bills — even ones that would define their ability to unionize. by Lizz Giordano / January 24, 2024
Investigations Over a third of WA’s job safety fines are reduced after appeals One company negotiated a $1.3M reduction with the state’s safety agency after a worker’s hand was crushed, following multiple other violations. by Lizz Giordano / January 5, 2024
Investigations A WA bill would extend unemployment pay to workers on strike Advocates say fear of financial hardship undermines bargaining leverage. Opponents say the bill will increase business costs or prolong work stoppages. by Lizz Giordano / February 8, 2024
Death by 1033 cuts The author, a staunch opponent of Tim Eyman's tax-limiting ballot measure, worries that the "No" campaign is off to a sluggish, wonky start. by Judy Lightfoot / September 22, 2009
How a popular Seattle writer was labeled an anti-white racist <i>NurtureShock</i>, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman by Judy Lightfoot / September 21, 2009
Politics Back to school homeless There are federal mandates and some stimulus funds, but not nearly enough to keep up with this heartbreaking problem. by Judy Lightfoot / September 8, 2009
A Seattle daughter learns a California way A Dad going blind teaches the wisdom of socks. by Judy Lightfoot / August 30, 2009
Equity Inside a Tent City near Microsoft An architect's vision for ending homelessness in Vancouver. by Judy Lightfoot / August 9, 2009
News from Nickelsville: Tony's story Two heartbreaking small incidents point up the fragility of life for a leader in a homeless village by Judy Lightfoot / August 3, 2009
Vonnegut's village, and mine In praise of urban errands, and all those friends on the street. by Judy Lightfoot / July 20, 2009