Under the idea of local journalist John Hamer, media could show they follow the 'TAO of Journalism,' and the public would have a way to push news organizations to live up to their principles. What's not to like? Media may bristle.
In 1998, Seattle voters approved a plan to build 22 new branch libraries, siting them with care. Now we should apply those lessons to our community centers, whose current locations don't help create lively urban centers.