That was the week that sucked
Posted Fri, Jan 22, 1:22 p.m.
Seven days that liberals should never forget, much less repeat.
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Celebrating MLK: He was Christian?
Posted Fri, Jan 15, 1:42 p.m.
There is an idea that religion should never come up in public discourse. The responsibility for vacating the public arena falls partly to Christians themselves who have accepted the argument that faith should be kept private.
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Blogging about your bungled bungalow
Posted Thu, Jan 14, 2 a.m.
In Seattle and Olympia, new blogs are trying to reshape public opinion about historic preservation by focusing on successes, failures, and hidden architectural influences. Who knew the prevalence of the geodesic dome?
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Unexpected 'news' from Nickelsville
Posted Tue, Dec 29, 2 a.m.
Tell a hopeful story! Worthy causes such as ending homelessness need positive messaging.
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Publisher's Page: Thanks for helping in 2009
Posted Mon, Dec 28, 10:24 p.m.
Happy New Year! We very much appreciate your help in our year-end drive. Even if you missed the tax deadline for 2009, please consider making a tax-deductible donation and becoming a charter member. Also, some news about changes in staff and for the coming year.
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Letter from the publisher: Remember Crosscut at year-end
Posted Wed, Dec 9, 6 a.m.
Members are invited to a Holiday Open House, and you may also want to give a Crosscut sponsorship as a gift.
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Ready for your close-up?
Posted Wed, Dec 9, 2 a.m.
Anywhere you go, there is a chance you will be photographed or filmed, with the results posted online. Time to adopt a Voluntary Code of Video Conduct, on both sides of the camera.
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Seattle's first Pearl Harbor Day
Posted Mon, Dec 7, 2 a.m.
How World War II came to the Northwest: blackouts, interrupted broadcasts, and, finally, internment camps.
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A marathon day of writing at Richard Hugo House
Posted Mon, Dec 7, 2 a.m.
The "Write-o-Rama" workshops prove to be more than cross-genre stretching exercises. They also help me discover, surprisingly, a theme that's been there all along.
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As bullets fly, the Seattle Times tweets
Posted Thu, Dec 3, 2 a.m.
The local three-day cop-killing drama shows that the local press, for all the angst, still has some newsroom chops.
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Nita gets the last word
Posted Thu, Dec 3, 2 a.m.
Jean Godden finally reveals the true story of her longtime hairdresser and newspaper-column muse.
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Finding WTO significance beyond the protests
Posted Mon, Nov 30, 2 a.m.
While it's been lost in the anniversary hoopla, some real news was made at the WTO meeting 10 years ago, including the raising of the organization's impromptu new "flag." A reporter who was on the scene looks back.
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Seattle's most memorable live TV
Posted Thu, Nov 26, 2 a.m.
It was Thanksgiving Day 61 years ago that Seattle broadcast its first TV program. Since then the airwaves have captivated locals with live news, sports and entertainment. A tour of the top 25 moments, with video.
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Touring the dial of public radio's future
Posted Tue, Nov 24, 6 a.m.
Seattle lawyer Linda Larson takes the reins of Public Radio International's board, while local stations and the networks battle for dominance in a fast-changing broadcast landscape.
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Updated: Crosscut's new approach
Posted Wed, Nov 18, 6 a.m.
Crosscut has completed its migration to a new, nonprofit model. Here are recent developments and a case for this new media structure. And now's the time for you to become an annual member.
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Seattle Channel's programming grows amid potential cuts
Posted Tue, Nov 10, 6 a.m.
A new "Seattle Speaks" show begins tonight, broadcast live from Town Hall. But budget trouble could mean the elimination of at least two positions next year.
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Posted Fri, Nov 6, 2:22 p.m.
A Crosscut writer likes the way it pushes his buttons, raising questions you might never have thought about. And don't forget to join in our current Charter Membership drive.
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Michelle Malkin’s journey from ideas to tribes
Posted Fri, Nov 6, 6 a.m.
A former Seattle Times colleague wonders what happened to the libertarian provocateur who used to engage him at their adjoining office doors.
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Election '09: Inside the mayoral campaign parties
Posted Wed, Nov 4, 10 a.m.
Two Crosscut writers, having declared their political druthers, report from last night's events.
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'Washington Law & Politics' magazine to fold
Posted Wed, Feb 3, 9:32 p.m.
The Minnesota owners pull the plug on a witty magazine that has become a fixture of local coverage and analysis.
MOREAir America radio network goes silent
Posted Fri, Jan 22, 3 p.m.
The liberal talk radio network has ceased operations, but in Seattle The Ron Reagan Show will carry on.
MOREKVI and KOMO radio mix things up
Posted Fri, Jan 15, 1:02 p.m.
John Carlson shifts to KVI; Bryan Suits replaces Kirby Wilbur.
MOREOnline startup breaks health story
Posted Wed, Jan 13, 4:30 p.m.
Seattle-based InvestigateWest published its first big report, outlining the health risks at home from a common parking lot and driveway sealant. This new online journalism venture grew out of the collapse of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
MOREIn search of a new radio 'sweet spot'
Posted Mon, Jan 4, 11 a.m.
As stations automate their programming, it feels like a special treat to find a live disc jockey curating records and connecting an audience.
MOREMy big year in tech
Posted Tue, Dec 29, noon 2009
A writer has come a long way from her Olympic typewriter, and wants the whole Puget Sound to know about it.
MOREWeird but true: Alaskan tall tales
Posted Mon, Dec 21, noon 2009
Everyday headlines in Alaska can make you weep or shudder. Here's a small sampling, touching on Noorvik dancing, chorus frogs, moose meat, and druggy dogs. (Note: no Sarah Palin.)
MOREKING-FM: a different tune?
Posted Wed, Dec 16, 10:56 a.m. 2009
The classical music station's owners are pondering possible changes. For now: stay tuned.
MOREMeeghan Black takes over at 'Evening Magazine'
Posted Wed, Dec 9, 6 p.m. 2009
The longtime KING/5 newscaster replaces John Curley following extended auditions.
MORECome together: Lennon's death, radio, and us
Posted Tue, Dec 8, 10:33 a.m. 2009
The artist was murdered 29 years ago, at a time when local radio was powerful and moving, as the writer's personal recording from that day demonstrates.
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