Washington state ignores Euro crisis at its own risk In Greece, there have been months of protests against austerity measures. But the Euro crisis has meaning here, too. by Matt A. Fikse / January 19, 2012
Politics Police reform requires leadership in the department Seattle Police Chief John Diaz by Matt A. Fikse / January 15, 2012
Tech Dear 'New York Times': Thanks for the chance to pay! The publisher writes personally to readers. It's only polite to write back, right? by Matt A. Fikse / March 19, 2011
Politics From the airport to Seattle: It doesn't look like you can get there from here The light rail system lacks one thing: an information system that works for someone who doesn't already know how to get around here. by Matt A. Fikse / January 8, 2013
Politics The Dutch have a cure for 'Seattle Process' The 20 mile long Afsluitdijk by Matt A. Fikse / December 27, 2012
Crosscut 3.0: Taking community journalism up a notch Crosscut member and contributor Matt Fikse-Verkerk. by Matt A. Fikse / October 2, 2012
Politics Update: McGinn smashes press release record! Sacramento Kings, Yello Leaf cupcakes, Books for Bikes. Hizzoner wins most-press-releases-in-a-month award. by Matt A. Fikse / June 3, 2013
Politics Memo to mayoral candidates: Send more press releases! While Mike McGinn eagerly courts media attention in this pre-primary period, his seven challengers have been largely silent. What are they waiting for? by Matt A. Fikse / May 12, 2013
Politics Pugel's video: Should "Mocking the Homeless" be a career limiter? Interim police chief Jim Pugel by Matt A. Fikse / April 26, 2013
Politics Parsing Seattle politico-speak: A participatory field guide Mayoral elections are bearing down. Legislative wrangling is in full-swing. How to understand your local politician. by Matt A. Fikse / April 16, 2013