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.
Series Posts
15. What Has Tesoro Done Lately?
Tracking a Texas oil company's record.
14. A Noose Around Tax Loopholes
With a twist, Carlyle's bill could undo Eyman's 1053.
13. Will the Courts Overturn I-1053?
The importance of the lieutenant governor.
12. I-1053 Passes while Failing Its Own Test
Harrumph!
11. Another Tesoro Flare-Up
One more black mark for a black hat oil company.
10. One More Time: Who Is Tesoro?
7 dead, millions in fines, millions more in campaign cash.
9. Top Ten Tax Tweets
Listing the loopholes that Eyman's 1053 would protect.
8. A State Without Democracy
What happens when the majority doesn't rule?
7. Twittering Tax Loopholes
Sightline's new Twitter feed.
6. Who Is Tesoro?
39 "willful" violations, 7 dead workers, $50,000 for Tim Eyman.
