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Joel Connelly

I worked for Seattle Post-Intelligencer from 1973 until it ceased print publication in 2009, and SeattlePI.com from 2009 to 6/30/2020. During that time, I wrote about 9 presidential races, 11 Canadian and British Columbia elections‎, four doomed WPPSS nuclear plants, six Washington wilderness battles, creation of two national Monuments (Hanford Reach and San Juan Islands), a 104 million acre Alaska Lands Act, plus the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area.
Elsewhere

At Last! Back to BC. Here’s Where to Go

It will be grand to cross the (water and land) boundary again and share the region. A writer for Macleans, the Canadian magazine, once described British Columbians as a privileged people surrounded entirely by envy.
Politics

New Change Research Poll: Harrell Leads for Mayor, Gonzalez and Echohawk Battle for Second

“The biggest divide that we saw among groups of voters in the survey was generational: Older voters are more supportive of candidates like Bruce Harrell and (City Attorney) Pete Holmes, while younger voters are gravitating to candidates like (City Council hopeful) Nikkita Oliver and Lorena Gonzalez.
Politics

Difficult Women All: Why is Kamala Harris a “Bad Boss”?

Difficult bosses do come in both genders and reside in both parties. With women, however, there comes a recurring theme that the “Gentlelady” is in over her head.
Environment

“The People That Live Under the Sea”: Lynda Mapes Chronicles the Orcas

When people say to me, ‘They are just like us,’ the first thing that flashes through my mind is, don’t flatter yourself.”
Elsewhere

Cautiously: BC Loosens its COVID Shutdown

The border, closed to non-commercial travel since March of last year, remains shut until at least July 21. Cruise ships cannot use Canadian ports until March of next year.
Politics

Soundness Versus Sound-Bites: Lessons for Seattle From NYC’s Mayoral Primary?

So far, the Seattle mayor’s race has been dominated by forums before left-activist groups. We hear recitation of progressive bromides, with identity politics thrown in. The folks who "work hard and play by the rules," using Bill Clinton’s phrase, get little courtship.
Politics

How Mainstream LGBTQ Groups Became a Political Force in Seattle

Gay groups tailored their incrementalist message to the political realities of Washington state. That gained them clout, as well as the ire of more radical activists. Today, Gay Seattle is flourishing.
International

Cautiously: Canada ponders Reopening Border with US

Reaction to the prolonged restrictions has seemed in line with the motto for settling Canada: “Peace, order and good government.” “Safely and carefully” is how B.C. Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon described recovery from COBID-19. Or “safe and gradual” in words of B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix. “Continuing to work together will bring us back together.”
Books

Me and the News: Chris Matthews’ Loud Proud Memoir

Matthews has written quality books, notably the perceptive "Kennedy & Nixon: The Rivalry that Shaped Postwar America." In this case, however, the author has come too close to the sun – himself. ”My Country” is laden with high press socializing with himself as central figure.
Politics

Worrisome Poll for Sen. Patty Murray’s Re-election Hopes?

The statewide poll in late May shows a 40-36 approval/disapproval rating for Sen. Murray, a powerful incumbent of 30 years. Biden does much better in the polling, with a 54/41 approval score.
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