Culture We must find a way to export our expertise in lobbying, lending, and litigation Because in the age of globalization, the U.S. can't compete by actually making stuff. Well, except for methane from corn-fed cattle. by Steve Clifford / June 24, 2007
Culture Space, the final frontier of tipping Charles Simonyi drinking water on the International Space Station. (charlesinspace.com) by Steve Clifford / April 22, 2007
Environment Seattle's air quality is among the worst in the world This week, air quality in Puget Sound peaked at an AQI of over 250. Revisit these Crosscut articles to see how an increase in wildfire smoke affects mental health, the environment and public spaces. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / October 20, 2022
Culture Teach both sides of the flat Earth! It's really quite simple: A lot of knowledge is a dangerous thing. by Steve Clifford / July 6, 2008
Culture Sparing no expense to reduce that carbon footprint Flip Side: Consider hybrid leaf blowers, jet-pooling, and sustainability in choosing lawn-care workers. by Steve Clifford / May 18, 2008
Culture Humor: I feel your rain If you can't do anything about our miserable weather, at least you can emote about it! A domestic thunderstorm. by Steve Clifford / June 13, 2010
Culture Humor: Another Republican sex scandal A mountain goat in the Olympics by Steve Clifford / July 18, 2009
Culture The geniuses who aren't on Wall Street The MacArthur Foundation names 25 people who, together, could probably get us out of this mess. by Steve Clifford / September 28, 2008
Culture Humor: Join me in stamping out animal deaths Why do we stand by and let animals die? by Steve Clifford / February 28, 2010