Trump Outrage Watch: Russia, Revenge, Rollbacks and Risk
An October poll in the Economist magazine showed that 45 percent of Americans think that Trump sides with Russia, compared to 16 percent who believe…
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Readers Respond to School Closures and βWildwoodβ
βKids and teachers actually need to be in the same room to get their work done. Administrators, not so much.β
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Sunday Video: How Does Philadelphia Even Exist
CityNerd's Ray Delahanty recently visited Philadelphia and he had a lot to say about Philly's impressive walkability and rapid transit access.
▶️ Watch →Canβt Miss Campaign Promises
Failure to achieve campaign slogans promotes voter cynicism. Therefore, I have compiled a list of campaign promises that most politicians can fulfill.
Read full article βSunday Movie: Good LRT
Kitchener-Waterloo light rail in Ontario, Canada is surprisingly high quality for North America (Not Just Bikes) NJB still finds something to rant about of course:…
▶️ Watch →Why Is the Lower Part of the βGβ Missing from the White Stag Sign?
I doubt any Greatest Generation Portlander could forget the 40-foot sign erected by the Amalgamated Sugar Co. in 1940, featuring 1,100 feet of neon tubing…
Read full article βThis Week on PubliCola: Sara Nelsonβs Disappearing $30,000, Council Proposes Budget-Busting New Spending, KCRHA Explains $17 Million Gap
And more storiesβand podcasts!βyou may have missed for the week of October 26. By Erica C. Barnett Monday, October 26β¦ The post This Week on…
Read full article βSeattle Stations Lead the Way on Light Rail Ridership
Recent data shows Link light rail ridership is down from its June peak, but still maintaining at a high level. Eight of the 10 busiest…
Read full article βPPS Enrollment Dips for Another Year
This year, kindergarten enrollment is down by more than 100 students, dropping from 2,919 to 2,807 across the district.
Read full article βWhy I support the Millionaire Tax
Washington State really needs a complete overhaul of its taxation system. Depending on your point of view the Millionaires Tax is a down payment on…
Read full article βHealth Insurance Costs Are Already Spiking. Oregonβs New Obamacare Website Will Tack On a Bit More.
Insurers say theyβll have to pay more in per-person monthly fees to participate in Oregonβs new system than they did on the federal one. The…
Read full article βTime for change? Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action
Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last…
Read full article βTrump should ‘own’ election outcome, Sen. Tillis says
Trump should 'take stock' and 'own' election outcome, Sen. Tillis says
Read full article βInside a Ukrainian city hit by Russia during Starlink cut
Inside a Ukrainian city hit by Russian drones during the Starlink disruption
Read full article β$6 billion cryptocurrency heist puts investors on edge
$6 billion cryptocurrency heist puts investors on edge
Read full article βCandidates make final midterm stops as early voting surges
Candidates make final midterm stops as early voting surges
Read full article βNews Wrap: Judge investigating if DOJ misled court
News Wrap: Judge investigating if Trump officials misled court about D.C. golf course plan
Read full article βBeabamania
The day before the final show of the North American leg of her Powerlines Tour, British singer-songwriter Beatrice Laus, better known by her stage name…
▶️ Watch →State Supreme Court Candidate Sean OβDonnell Says he Supports Reproductive Rights, Local Advocates Arenβt Convinced
Abortion rights win elections. With days left until the November 3 general election, that could be a late-breaking problem for Washington State Supreme Court candidate…
Read full article βOregon has some of the nationβs strongest gun control laws. Some groups want more.
Oregon ranks as 12th in the nation for its gun safety laws, according to gun control advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety.Β Those laws include…
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