Politics Obama's speech captures what we have in common President Obama has appointed new military, CIA leadership. by jaywalljasper / January 22, 2011
Politics How I became an anti-union Democrat Andrew Cuomo, New York's new Democratic governor, is expected to ask for a freeze on state employees' wages. by Adam Vogt / January 3, 2011
What we can learn from the Dutch about biking and cities A bike parking lot in Amsterdam: Part of the Dutch success with biking is from planning to make it easy to use a bicycle. by jaywalljasper / September 26, 2010
Five major problems that International Soccer needs to fix A Mexican player moves with the ball against South Africa during the opening game of the FIFA World Cup in Hohannesbur by Adam Vogt / July 1, 2010
Politics What makes a great public space? More blue trees at Westlake by jaywalljasper / September 2, 2012
Culture Self-congratulatory environmentalism Back East, folks somehow think it's enough to carry a reusable bag to a farmer's market. That prompts a screed against saving the earth with symbols. by Adam Vogt / December 22, 2008
Culture A word of support for Tyrone Willingham He's a decent man who inherited more problems than he could turn around in his brief tenure, argues this UW alum. by Adam Vogt / October 31, 2008
Politics Tankers, barges and trains, Oh my! Empty coal cars flank Bakken Oil tankers at the Port of Everett. by fredfelleman / November 12, 2013
Tech Earth Day: Greenwashing works well for oil industry A refinery on Fidalgo Island near Anacortes (2008). by fredfelleman / April 21, 2014