Articles by Curt Firestone

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Monorail Swooshes to Ballot

This November, the voters will make a final decision on the future of the monorail. Curt Firestone is betting that the third time's a charm, and we will say: "Build it!"

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A More Perfect Union

It is a good time to look forward to determine how we can improve our lives and make our nation a better place to be. Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s book, A More Perfect Union, is a good place to start.

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God Bless America

Curt Firestone tells why we really ought to be saying "God bless the rest of the world."

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Legislature gets an "F"

Our State legislature has once again failed to plan for the future in their budgeting, leaving us to take up the slack. Curt Firestone says it's time for meaningful tax reform, maybe even an income tax.

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Corporate Discrimination in Seattle

Price discrimination against low-income neighborhoods is wrong, right? Not here, as Curt Firestone found out.

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Recapturing Democracy

Curt Firestone delves into the public mind: why do people participate in government, and why do they not?

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Reform City Council Presidential Selection Process

Curt Firestone's plan to elect the City Council President--and the rest of the council members--quickly and democratically.