Monthly Archives: November 2009

Shortly after 8 am today, 4 patrol officers from the Lakewood Police Department were shot and killed as they prepared to start their shifts at a Parkland coffee shop. The investigation has developed a person of interest, Maurice Clemmons, and … Continue reading →

This is hilarious… thanks to the fine folks at wonkette.com

Earlier this week, former governor/mayor/councilperson and failed running mate Sarah Palin was out in familiar territory- republican safe zones in the heartland- trying to sell her book that doesn’t otherwise sell itself very well. The tactic of the right to … Continue reading →

The U.S. senate had an historic vote tonight. It was a vote to allow discussion of a bill to reform health care. Every Democratic Senator stood up for reform while every Republican Senator stood in the way. The conservatives voted … Continue reading →

It’s no secret that current Yakima Mayor Dave Edler is not the ‘Other Six’ council members favorite person. Remember the snide emails about Mayor Dave? Remember their concern that the mayor was getting too much of the spotlight during the … Continue reading →

We have been critical of the Yakima County Commissioners decision to drop out of the Regional Planning Commission and frankly puzzled as to why they want to do this. This has lead to some confusion about the city’s role in … Continue reading →

Our thanks to Goldy over at Horses Ass for this great video of Minneapolis bigots, and how easily wound up they can get. The speaker needs to get an award for playing the crowd so well. And teabaggers need to … Continue reading →

Fixed News will not want to bring this up, so don’t look for it on any of their shows. When their propaganda outlet has folks like Rick Scott and Karl Rove on the payroll, who really should be behind bars … Continue reading →

November 14, 2009 at 7:15 pm Tomorrow, Nov. 15th, the Yakima Valley Peace Advocates Network will be protesting the NO BACKGROUND CHECK gunshow at the Modern Living Building at the Fairgrounds. Note: WE are not protesting the gunshow–we are protesting … Continue reading →