Inmate Voting Rights

12:00 p.m.

Seattle Seawall Ballot Measure

Mayor Mike McGinn announces a plan to get a measure on the ballot to fund the Seattle's seawall replacement. We talk to the city council president.

Anti–War Group Sues

An anti–war group in the South Sound is suing the government. It claims the military used an informant to infiltrate their organization.

Boaters vs. Orcas

We'll talk to a whale–watching charter operator about proposed new federal rules designed to protect Orca whales.

12:20 p.m.

Should Inmates Be Allowed To Vote?

Last week the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that inmates have the right to vote. This overturns a Washington State law that bans prisoner voting. Washington officials are trying to overturn the court ruling. We'll hear from the attorney who brought the case and Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna.

12:40 p.m.

Starbucks And American Culture

Temple University history professor and author Bryant Simon says Starbucks epitomizes how Americans encounter the marketplace and each other. We'll ask him to explain what that means.