Sightline Series

BP, Tim Eyman, and I-1053


This November, Washington voters will have their say on a slate of initiatives, referendums, and candidates. Among them is I-1053, Tim Eyman’s latest initiative that would institute minority rule over revenue measures. This series by Alan Durning explores the ways in which I-1053 is not only undemocratic and unconstitutional, but downright unfair.

Posts on BP, Tim Eyman, and I-1053

17. I-1185’s Two-Thirds Rule is Exactly the Wrong Idea

Washington measure frustrates needed reforms and solutions.
on October 23, 2012 at 3:30 pm

16. Will Court Throw Out Eyman’s Supermajority Rule?

The odds just went up.
on September 26, 2012 at 11:35 am

15. What Has Tesoro Done Lately?

Tracking a Texas oil company's record.
on January 25, 2011 at 10:55 am

14. A Noose Around Tax Loopholes

With a twist, Carlyle's bill could undo Eyman's 1053.
on January 20, 2011 at 1:00 pm

13. Will the Courts Overturn I-1053?

The importance of the lieutenant governor.
on November 16, 2010 at 3:55 pm

12. I-1053 Passes while Failing Its Own Test

Harrumph!
on November 15, 2010 at 8:50 am

11. Another Tesoro Flare-Up

One more black mark for a black hat oil company.
on November 11, 2010 at 11:25 am

10. One More Time: Who Is Tesoro?

7 dead, millions in fines, millions more in campaign cash.
on October 25, 2010 at 2:15 pm

9. Top Ten Tax Tweets

Listing the loopholes that Eyman's 1053 would protect.
on October 18, 2010 at 4:05 pm

8. A State Without Democracy

What happens when the majority doesn't rule?
on October 15, 2010 at 5:15 pm