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
Politics Inslee risks historic misstep with emphasis on federal health care Rep. Jay Inslee is interviewed on KCTS 9 by Enrique Cerna. by Ted Van Dyk / March 26, 2012
Politics A 'massive fiscal cliff' coming next December Congressional and presidential campaigns, for obvious political reasons, would rather not talk about such ominous things until after the election. Meanwhile, it's simple slogans time. by Ted Van Dyk / March 23, 2012
Tech Paul Allen's most admirable philanthropic venture His Institute for Brain Science, which just got a large new infusion, is competing in a Super Bowl of scientific research. by Ted Van Dyk / March 21, 2012
Politics How the Pearl Harbor attack still shapes America Seattle Post-Intelligencer's Dec. 8, 1941, front page by Ted Van Dyk / December 3, 2012
Politics How key changes shaped the 2012 election and Obama's triumph Mitt Romney and Barack Obama in their final presidential debate, as seen during a viewing at a San Francisco theater. by Ted Van Dyk / November 17, 2012
Politics Now that voters have spoken, what'll our leaders do? Our state and national leaders may have been elected on social platforms, but their upcoming agendas will be dominated by taxing and spending issues. by Ted Van Dyk / November 10, 2012
Politics Bellingham voters fear polarization above outcomes This week, a mix of Bellingham voters turned out with questions not about next Tuesday's results, but a growing community divide. by Ted Van Dyk / October 31, 2012
Politics The ballot measures: How one observer looks at the current crop Washington state ballot (2010). by Ted Van Dyk / October 29, 2012
Politics Good final debate may give Obama campaign boost Mitt Romney and Barack Obama in their final presidential debate, as seen during a viewing at a San Francisco theater. by Ted Van Dyk / October 22, 2012