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A Washington state politician who went topless at a rally for transgender individuals won’t be kicked out of office, after a ruling by the state Supreme Court. A recall petition sought to oust Lucy Lauser from the Stevenson City Council after she exposed her breasts on March 31 outside the Skamania County Courthouse. On her chest was the message “MY BODY IS NOT A SIN.” Police officers approached her about indecent exposure, but she cited
The power of narratives is compelling. Humans trust story tellers and respond to stories more than facts. But, narratives can manipulate the public into supporting misguided policies with dire consequences. In Washington state, such narratives often go unchallenged. Let’s unpack the proposed income tax. The term “millionaire’s tax” itself. This new tax is an income tax. No income tax in history has ever stopped at just high earners. The legislature is trying to convince you
The state Department of Natural Resources may not own a crystal ball, but last year it certainly seemed as if it could predict the future. In the spring it spent $124,000 to create a firebreak in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest. Just a few months later, on Labor Day, a lightning strike near Blewett Pass touched off what became known as the Labor Mountain Fire. It took 1,400 firefighters to bring it under control, and
(The Center Square) – Legislation to update how Washington state handles childcare licensing and to provide fraud protections and accountability within the Department of Children, Youth & Families is apparently dead this session. House Bill 2253, sponsored by Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, would make the licensing process smoother and more efficient for providers and DCYF. Before final passage, Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, and Rep. Josh Penner, R-Orting, offered several amendments, most of which were
