Seattle soda tax encourages switch to beer
Taxes can change behavior. Economists have known this for decades, but politicians…not so much. An example of how taxes can change behavior comes from Seattle, where local pols decided to…
Seattle City Council Considers “Poverty Defense” for Misdemeanor Theft
The Seattle City Council is debating a change to its criminal code that would add a so-called “poverty defense” that local judges would have to consider when deciding misdemeanor theft…
Lawsuit Allowed to Proceed Against Seattle for Failing to Stop Protestors From Seizing Control of Business District
A U.S. district court judge is allowing a lawsuit several business owners filed against the city of Seattle to move ahead. What makes this different? It alleges the city refused…
Seattle Business Owners Sue Over City’s Non-Response to Occupation
Article from For Liberty by Norm Leahy. When protestors took over Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood in June and mounted an “occupied protest” aimed at defunding local police, the city’s mayor,…
Socialist Seattle Coucil Member Reintroduces Amazon Tax
Article from Reason by Christian Britschgi. Seattle’s Amazon tax is trying to come back. On Wednesday, the Rainy City’s lone socialist councilmember, Kshama Sawant, announced a plan for a tax on the…
Seattle Schools Will Teach That Math is Oppressive
Article from Reason by Robby Soave. Math is a deeply frustrating subject for many elementary and high school students. But Seattle public schools are gearing up to accuse math of…
Seattle Bans Landlords From Conducting Background Checks
Article from Reason by Christian Britschgi. Good intentions often lead to bad policy. Consider a new Seattle law that bars landlords from screening prospective tenants for any criminal history. Passed…
Liberal City Sued for Warrantless Searches
Article from Reason by Scott Shackford. In an alleged effort to root out slumlords, some cities treat renters as though they don’t have any rights, forcing residents to allow government…
