Corruption & Abuse of Power in Olympia
Representative Tarra Simmons slushed campaign cash to her boyfriend through nonprofit group.
Equity in Education Center Squanders Tax Money.
Whistleblower targeted.
The Undoing of Representative Tarra Simmons
By Krist Novoselić (August 31, 2026)
Self Dealing Inside Olympia’s “Spending Problem”.
Legislator to pay $35,000 in fines and reimbursements.
Seattle Social Housing Will Spend at Least $88,000 to Find Its Next CEO
By Megan Blackburn Friend (August 27, 2026)
August 20, 2026 Seattle Social Housing meeting report.
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Semantic Drift: When Research Plays Telephone.
By Megan Blackburn Friend (August 18, 2026)
Researcher critical of arrrest diversion program data.
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Election Integrity Deserves More Than Speculation.
By Damon Townsend (July 27, 2026)
Damon Townsend shares his election supervising experience.
An analysis of recently released, redacted federal documents.
Seattle Social Housing wants a CEO. First it has to hire someone to find one.
By Megan Blackburn Friend (July 22, 2026)
July 16, 2026 Seattle Social Housing meeting report.
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Almost Everything Costs More!
By Krist Novoselić (July 15, 2026)
My cost of living in 1988.
Bass guitars are cheaper today.
Elites are Killing Good Jobs
By Krist Novoselić (July 6, 2026)
Politicized NGO pushes ‘Thought Reform’ instead of high-paying jobs.
Activists scuttle deal on the Mandatory Housing Affordability program.
Tough Love Could Better Address Homelessness & Addiction
By Marcia Kelbon (June 29, 2026)
We need to change course to save lives and reclaim our public spaces
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James Etzkorn: Immigration, Inc.
By James Etzkorn (June 25, 2026)
How career politicians turn your tax dollars into record profits.
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Redemption at the Olympia Money Machine
By Megan Blackburn Friend (June 24, 2026)
Rep. Tarra Simmons Ethics Board Hearing.
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