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

7. Twittering Tax Loopholes

Sightline's new Twitter feed.
on October 12, 2010 at 11:00 am

6. Who Is Tesoro?

39 "willful" violations, 7 dead workers, $50,000 for Tim Eyman.
on October 5, 2010 at 11:45 am

5. A Sports Fan On I-1053

Tim Eyman wants to turn winners into losers.
on September 24, 2010 at 10:10 am

4. What Minority Rule Looks Like

The most conservative 17 state senators in Washington.
on August 30, 2010 at 3:35 pm

3. BP and Eyman's I-1053: Unfair

Imposing minority rule by majority vote.
on August 19, 2010 at 9:15 am

2. BP & Eyman's I-1053: Unconstitutional

Minority rule violates state charter.
on August 16, 2010 at 10:10 am

1. Tim Eyman, BP, and I-1053

Minority rule as a Trojan Horse for big oil.
on July 19, 2010 at 2:00 pm