A Happy Pooper is a Healthy Pooper
Despite growing scientific evidence that imbibing any amount of alcohol is unhealthy, I’m betting that champagne corks were popping over at the Institute for...
Pragmatism Wins but the Blue Wave Fails to Sweep Seattle’s Election
The local results are more mixed than the national Blue Wave. That probably translates into more instability in Seattle leadership (now four so-so mayors old), but a new generation is definitely coming, particularly if Wilson decides to seek a City Council seat and keeps up her pressure on the Mayor to perform better.
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What our Washington State Constitution has to say About Religion
The preamble of Washington State's constitution acknowledges a God, but is cautious in its fervor: "We, the people of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this constitution"
Dead Heat: New Poll in King County Exec Race
An historic Atlanta House election pitted glamorous civil rights figure Julian Bond against movement workhorse John Lewis. Lewis was the surprise victor and served productively in Congress for nearly four decades.
The tight 2025 contest for King County Executive offers striking parallels. Girmay Zahilay is a...
Money Watch: Where Last-Minute Campaign Money is Landing
A new infusion of $103,000 in support of Mayor Bruce Harrell brings the PAC’s spending on the mayor's race to $1.3 million overall, nearly all of which went to try to scrub new-candidate shine off Wilson.
Blame the Immigrants… for America’s Success
Other countries are now welcoming talented asylum seekers unwelcome in America. This outcome is the height of foolhardiness in a country that has achieved so much from having been the “golden door” for generations of wayfarers.
On the Mast: Young People are Making History in Nepal
After the government banned social media, young people attacked and burned down the parliament, leaving a sign "You picked the wrong fight -- Gen Z".
Pirates take over Seattle Opera’s Stage
Director and choreographer Seán Curran followed Gilbert’s admonition that all movement be done in dead earnest, that everyone commit seriously to the silliness. To this end, he kept things spinning visually, with all kinds of crossings, group huddles, and exaggerated poses.
Breaking Bread: Social Glue in Small Towns
What we have left to bring us together, and I mean Republicans and Democrats, Presbyterians, Catholics, and agnostics, young and old, is food.
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