Why are west coast cities suffering through a seemingly intractable growth in homelessness? What can we learn from the relative successes of Amsterdam, Lisbon, Miami and even New York City?
Author: Steve Murch
Will the “Billionaire Tax” Survive?
A new billionaires’ wealth tax is gaining momentum, but few have pondered the complexities, downsides and likely Constitutional challenges.
Which Seattle candidate most agrees with you? Take the all-new Alignvote quiz.
Which candidate most agrees with you in the Seattle 2021 general election? Take the all-new Alignvote quiz to find out.
Candidate Questions for the 2021 Seattle Election: Homelessness, Compassion Seattle and Summary
Part III of my 3-part series featured in Post Alley about the big issues in the upcoming Seattle election. Today’s post: the city’s approach toward homelessness, and a summary of the key “slates”: the more Leftward Slate vs. the more Moderate slate.
If you or other voters are just coming up to speed on the big issues facing us with this election about the direction of our city, feel free to share this three-part series on zoning, crime and homelessness.
Candidate Questions for the 2021 Seattle Election: Prosecution for Misdemeanors
Part II in a three-part series, in which I ask questions of the eight campaigns in the Seattle November 2nd General Election and hand the microphone to them. Today’s question: Should Seattle essentially end criminal prosecution for misdemeanors, including shoplifting, property destruction and misdemeanor assault?
Seattle Election Candidates (Except One) Respond to Questions on Three Important Issues
In this three-part series, I’m taking a close look at 3 key issues at the heart of the 2021 Seattle November 2nd General Election. Today’s post focuses on residential zoning.
DIY Photo Booth 2.0: Now Controls an iPhone or iPad
Looking for a fun make-it-yourself project? Why not build a photo booth for your next party? I share a few updates on a #Maker post I made a couple years ago.
Students and Parents Brace for an Unknown 2021-2022 College Year
The second academic year of COVID begins. What does it hold for those on adult’s launchpad?
Students: Don Your Masks, Evidence Be Damned.
Imposing these new restrictions is like forcing everyone to drive 10mph on the highway, because 30% of drivers refuse to wear a seat belt.
Who is Endorsing Whom in Seattle’s 2021 August 3rd Primary?
Catching up with the latest organizational endorsements for the August 3rd, 2021 Primary for Seattle