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Inside Politics: How the Democrats won the election but lost Olympia

Thu, Apr 18, 5 a.m.

By Chris Vance

News Analysis: Democrats have lost control of their own members. Could they have prevented the defections?

Parsing Seattle politico-speak: A participatory field guide

Wed, Apr 17, 5 a.m.

By Matt Fikse-Verkerk

Mayoral elections are bearing down. Legislative wrangling is in full-swing. How to understand your local politician.

Does "centrism" have a future in Northwest politics?

Mon, Apr 8, 5 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The hijinks of Washington's 'moderates' are missing one key ingredient. What they could learn from the state's great centrists.

Steinbrueck for mayor?

Mon, Apr 1, 1 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Can the architect-activist and former City Councilmember shed his rep as a rebel and lead the city?

The Daily Troll: Coal exporter demands permit. No Garfield teachers disciplined. Losing Matt Flynn.

Fri, Mar 29, 4:08 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Oregon asked to give the go-ahead for a coal port. New images for proposed Sonics arena.

Should Washington ask for a constitutional amendment on campaign contributions?

Wed, Mar 27, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

People testifying at a legislative hearing want to overturn the Citizens United ruling. A key committee chair isn't convinced.

Schools, cities worry about bill pushing for wider representation

Wed, Mar 27, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

A proposal in the state Legislature would let minority groups to seek changes in voting districts.

Coal Wars: How voters are shaping their leaders' decisions

Thu, Mar 21, 5 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

Last year's elections brought bad news for promoters of coal exports through Northwest ports. But a vote this November could raise prospects for at least one proposed facility, near Bellingham.

Your money, please: Changes proposed in marijuana initiative

Wed, Mar 13, 5 a.m.

By Tom James

The author of the the landmark state initiative objects to a Democratic lawmaker's plan to revise the measure in ways that could raise more money for the state.

Eyman's initiative plan: Few objections

Wed, Mar 6, 5 a.m.

By Tom James

The initiative promoter wants the right to go into stores' property to ask shoppers for their signatures.

Election officials give Southeast Seattle a place to vote, just as we said they should.

Mon, Feb 25, 5 a.m.

By Eric Scigliano

The elections office corrects a disparity and offers a ballot drop-off in the city's most neglected quadrant.

Why the whole country should vote like us (by mail)

Sun, Feb 17, 2 a.m.

By Sam Howe Verhovek

Contrary to what Fox News thinks, making it difficult to vote is no laughing matter. No one should have to wait in line for hours to vote, like the 102-year-old woman whom the president saluted.

Seattle school levy: Dealing with the doubts

Wed, Feb 6, 1 a.m.

By Alison Krupnick

After a series of disappointments, the district is trying to rebuild community ties. Some parents are finding it hard to get back that trusting feeling.

Why don't women want to be mayor? Why would they?

Tue, Feb 5, 1 a.m.

By Eric Scigliano

A bumper crop of male mayoral candidates points up a mystery of Seattle politics: With so many other trailblazers, why don't we have any more women mayors?