FUSE refuses: Doubts about FUSE Washington and its refusal to oppose charter schools

Support for public education is a cornerstone of progressivism and a major plank in the platform of the Democratic Party of Washington State. So why does FUSE Washington take a neutral position on the charter schools initiative, I-1240? On various lefty email discussion groups recently, there has been an outcry over FUSE Washington’s stance. Demian…

Tax avoidance example

JPMorgan Chase legally avoided paying taxes by moving profits to 83 offshore tax havens. by “Big Bank Tax Drain,” Report by Public Accountability Initiative for National People’s Action, March 2011 See also The 10 most corrupt tax loopholes/

Grand Jury witch hunt

[Editor: There’s a federal grand jury that has been convening in Seattle since Aug 5 (March 2, according to a knowledgable  source). Three activists have been jailed for refusing to cooperate with federal authorities.  Apparently, the activists are not charged with any crime other than exercising their right to remain silent — which, I hear,…

Voter's Pamphlet arrived: Brad Toft is a hard-right regressive

According to the Voter’s Pamphlet that arrived in the mail yesterday, fifth Legislative District state Senate candidate Brad Toft is  a hard-right regressive Republican. His Statement includes the following: Smaller Government.  The legislature has failed to stop the growth of government, the overspending, the crushing regulations, overzealous environmentalism and taxes driving small businesses out of…