Politics Ballot measures: a Western anachronism and lazy democracy Conceived a century ago as a check on government power and corporate cronyism, initiatives and referenda have more often than not been co-opted by those in power. It's also an easy out for elected... by Ted Van Dyk / November 2, 2007
Politics Obama, Act I: a partisan stimulus plan Gov. Chris Gregoire and Sen. Barack Obama at KeyArena, along with Mayor Greg Nickels. (Hal O'Brien, Wikimedia Commons) by Ted Van Dyk / January 29, 2009
On climate: We’ll always have Paris Seattle President Donald Trump talks about the Paris climate agreement in the Rose Garden of the White House. by Clayton Aldern / June 3, 2017
Politics In Obama's farewell, a hint of something new President Barack Obama waves as he take the stage to speak during his farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. by Clayton Aldern / January 10, 2017
Environment How climate change is messing with your mind Climate change is messing with our skyline and our minds. by Clayton Aldern / August 28, 2018
Memories of a former UW basketball coach, 'Tippy' Dye William "Tippy" when he was athletic director at the University of Nebraska by Ted Van Dyk / April 13, 2012
Politics Crazy-making: A look at 3 aspects of the news Afghan National Police in a training exercise. by Ted Van Dyk / April 10, 2012
Politics Romney likely to make smart VP pick Paul Ryan, center left, and Mitt Romney campaign in Virginia. by Ted Van Dyk / April 4, 2012
Politics Health-care debate: a chance to get past paralysis President Obama delivers the 2012 State of the Union address to Congress. by Ted Van Dyk / March 29, 2012