Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Culture In the garden: guerillas Guerilla gardeners planting vegetables in Calgary. (Grant Neufeld) by Geri Larkin / June 24, 2008
Culture In the garden: beer wars A leopard slug. (Crosscut Flickr contributor <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/maximillian_millipede/' target='_blank'>Cheryl Moorehead</a>) by Geri Larkin / June 18, 2008
Culture In the bamboo garden (<a href='http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/4587263_vWbUu#270481002_qJAsX' target='_blank'>Paul Vlaar</a>, Wikimedia Commons) by Geri Larkin / August 13, 2008
Culture (Not) in the garden: bees Northern California toyon (<i>Heteromeles arbutifolia</i>) in early winter, with fruit. (Splarka, Wikimedia Commons) by Geri Larkin / August 5, 2008