Earthquake impact on new elevated SR 99 portion?
Dear Editor,
I don't get it.
Elevated SR 99 in Downtown Seattle would perish in an earthquake, but the multimillion-dollar, eight-lane planned elevated Sodo SR 99 over Spokane Street is an engineering triumph that would overcome any series of vast earth tremors. More ›
We are the Missing Link
Dear Burke-Gilman TRAIL SUPPORTERS in Ballard and Beyond,
Join us for a quick "flash" action to declare our collective support for completion of the Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link - from Fred Meyer to the Ballard Locks. Let's demonstrate that the trail is for A L L of us, and that WE ARE THE MISSING LINK! We would be honored to have you stand with us. More ›
Voting 'no' on Ref. 71 is un-American
Dear Editor,
Ref. 71 opponents say the measure will force schools to teach students that gays and lesbians are normal. Should we instead teach them that discrimination is acceptable?
Critics of the domestic partners law argue the measure will lead to same-sex marriage in Washington. But even those with religious-based objections to homosexuality should defend Americans’ rights to legal equality through domestic partnerships.
Our national history is largely the story of equality and tolerance growing to include Americans of all races, religions, and yes, sexual orientations. More › | (2 comments)