Washington Free Press Issue 10 Directory

Issue Number 10 June/July 1994

FEATURES:

A U.S. Labor Party? Surely You Jest

No, we're not making this up. There is a significant political movement out there that is seeking to bring an independent, working-class voice back into U.S. politics.
by Mike Blain and Mark Gardner
Cover Illustration by Jenny Schmid

Fair Wage and Green Movements Take On Free Trade

Labor and environmentalists unite over NAFTA and GATT.
by Mark Gardner

Trouble on the Trout Farm

It doesn't take a rocket scientist (or a Visual Basic programmer) to figure out that Microsoft's Redmond campus has affected the water quality of its neighbors.
by Matt Robesch

For Whom the Road Tolls

Keep one hand on the steering wheel and the other on your wallet; privatization of new highway projects is already in the express lane.
by Mark Gardner

Lifestyles of the Rich and Landlordy

Is it any surprise that Mark Sidran and his City Council cronies undermine tenants' rights and harass the homeless? They're a bunch of landlords.
by Doug Collins

Childcare Workers Band Together

Lauren Tozzi of the Seattle Worthy Wages Task Force talks with the Free Press about her organization's struggle to gain recognition and fair compensation for childcare workers.
interview by Tracy DeCroce

SPECIAL:

I Balance, I Weave, I Dodge, and All My Bills Are Paid

A bizarre college entrance essay that worked.
humor by Hugh Gallagher

Technology for the People

The Seattle Community Network is working on ways for the "Information Superhighway" to support community development.
by Doug Schuler

Sonics Feared for Their Immortal Souls

Just why did the Sonics choke in the first round of the NBA playoffs?
by Julia Eaton

THE REGULARS:

The First Word Ideas that cut through the bullshit.

by Mark Worth

Mail Actual letters from actual readers.

Free Thoughts Opinions we couldn't keep to ourselves.

Follow File Updates of past WFP stories.

Working Of and relating to labor.

reported and compiled by Doug Collins.

Spike, the Rabid Media Watchdog The poop on the local information industry.

reported and compiled by Mark Worth and Mike Blain.

Northwest Books Regional writers in review.

literary review by Kent Chadwick.

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