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Seattle's plastic-bag ban ignores reality
There's talk about using Seattle's new ordinance as a model for the state. But it would only compound the mistakes to take something that is just a feel-good measure to a bigger stage.
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Washington's Senate will be the battleground for legalizing gay marriage
Gov. Chris Gregoire called for gay-marriage bills to be introduced in the Washington House and Senate next week, but some lawmakers say the legislation will need to win more votes to pass in the Senate.
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Beyond the talking heads: where GOP goes after Iowa
After the Romney squeaker, he remains in command. Newt Gingrich is angry and blaming Romney.
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Will you please shut up about the caucuses?
Another four years, another orgy of over-coverage in Iowa, while all other news gets neglected.
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Legislator hopes to make mixed martial arts safer in Washington
Without state regulation, amateurs may keep stepping up at the last minute in fights that can only be called mismatches. It's just a matter of time before someone dies, critics say.