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
Opinion Juneteenth: The next wave of emancipation Seattleites reflect on freedom, resistance and joy to honor the day liberation from slavery finally arrived, over two years after Emancipation. by Reagan Jackson / June 19, 2020
Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election As concerns grow over vigilante militias on Election Day, police say laws are too vague to invoke. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 / Updated 2:10 p.m. November 3
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
'Michelle Obama ain’t the only fantastic woman of color' Anastascia Tolbert in character for "9 Ounces" during a performance at Hugo House. Gay City will present the show this weekend. by Reagan Jackson / December 13, 2016
Culture Best of 2016: The making of a burlesque dancer What a Burlesque 101 class taught me about my body, beauty and friends who aren’t afraid to glitter your butt by Reagan Jackson / December 29, 2016
Michael McCafferty, 'the soul of SAM,' retires Michael McCafferty in straw suit created by Carl Smool. by Roger Downey / April 17, 2012
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