You should approach Seattle’s homeless like you have Richard Russell
I have really felt for Richard Russell and his family after his death. He was mentally ill. Why don't we approach homeless people living in tents, or worse, around Seattle. They, too, have similar problems.7 years ago
A Christmas letter from mom
This is the first year I will not be spending Christmas with my family. This is the Christmas letter I received from my mom.7 years ago
Why would anyone defend Robert E. Lee?
Let's get something straight. Robert E. Lee was a treasonous criminal. That's it. So why would anyone defend an enemy of the United States?8 years ago
Not anti-gun, but anti-mass shootings
I鈥檓 not anti-gun. It鈥檚 really pointless to stake the position that all guns should be banned. I am, however, anti-mass shooting.8 years ago
The Reel Debate
Every Friday night, Tom Tangney and I take a deep dive into different film topics for an in-depth discussion. We call it The Reel Debate.8 years ago
Daryl Davis makes it a point to talk with Klansmen
Blues musician Daryl Davis has a way of dealing with the Klu Klux Klan -- he talks to its members. Instead of fighting, he strolls up for a conversation.8 years ago
‘He was not an ally’
President Barack Obama was not the ally to immigrants he pretended. It鈥檚 one of the failures I find myself most disappointed about when reflecting back on the previous administration.8 years ago
Feeling sick about my time with Ed Murray
成人X站 Radio's Zak Burns says finally, the city of Seattle isn鈥檛 going to have a vile embarrassment for a mayor.8 years ago
The party of Reagan no more
The Republicans of the 1980s were compassionate to the plight of those looking to build a better life. So how can the GOP still claim to be the party of Reagan?8 years ago
Why my Canadian family is loving Donald Trump
Because Canada is currently in the midst of a love affair with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, I thought the conversation would be predictably hypercritical.8 years ago
Admit it, you wanted OJ to go free
It鈥檚 OK, you鈥檙e not alone. Thursday鈥檚 parole hearing felt like a flashback to the 1995 reading of OJ鈥檚 not guilty verdict.8 years ago
The Seattle Dog is the shame of this city
The A.V. Club recently featured one of Seattle鈥檚 most iconic dishes: The Seattle Dog. This hot dog is the shame of the city.8 years ago
Evergreen State should go full activist
Why deny it? Embrace it. Evergreen State College should go full blown activist after a tense and controversial spring quarter.8 years ago
The Stranger gets stranger
I like Charles Mudede. He鈥檚 normally a frustratingly good writer, which is why I was perplexed after reading his piece today.8 years ago
Why this Muslim feminist voted for Donald Trump
Zak Burns asks Sen. Harris to listen to Asra Nomani. He says it's OK to criticize Islam, just as it is to criticize any religion denying people鈥檚 rights.8 years ago
No, Jason, CNN is not failing
My co-host, Jason Rantz, is trying to convince me that CNN is failing. He鈥檚 wrong.8 years ago
‘Make it easier to get’ – How to fix the opioid crisis
Jefferey Miron argues that legalizing opioids prescribed by doctors to anyone who wanted them would reduce the criminal activity surrounding the drug trade. Maybe he's right.8 years ago
No, kids in Olympia aren’t playing soccer without a ball
I know there is a narrative that kids today have it easy when it comes to competition, so I'm not surprised to see how many people fell for this CBC video.8 years ago
I tackled a naked man on Eastlake
成人X站 Radio's Zak Burns explains how he tackled a naked man in his beloved Seattle neighborhood on Monday night. Here's his story.8 years ago
‘Progressive’ professor: All immigration should be limited
Colorado State University Professor Philip Cafaro is a self-proclaimed progressive who believes that legal immigration is harmful to the country.8 years ago
The frightening realities of hate speech laws
The issue of hate speech is being debated around the nation and in Seattle. But is this something we should even crack down on?8 years ago
Seattle haters need geography lessons about Bainbridge Island
Zak Burns says Seattle haters need to channel their outrage towards something more meaningful.聽At the very least, channel it to the right location.8 years ago
