Politics Obama's speech captures what we have in common President Obama has appointed new military, CIA leadership. by jaywalljasper / January 22, 2011
Culture Bringing life to city streets: The Barcelona model 'Statues' that suddenly come to life help keep Barcelona's streets lively. by jaywalljasper / November 20, 2010
What we can learn from the Dutch about biking and cities A bike parking lot in Amsterdam: Part of the Dutch success with biking is from planning to make it easy to use a bicycle. by jaywalljasper / September 26, 2010
Politics What makes a great public space? More blue trees at Westlake by jaywalljasper / September 2, 2012
Politics America's unlikely top city for biking: Minneapolis Even in winter, Minneapolis loves to cycle. by jaywalljasper / October 28, 2011
6 quick fixes for Seattle's traffic woes The Solowheel: key to a traffic free future? by Samantha Larson / December 10, 2015
Environment Standing up for salmon in Alaska's boundary waters In southeast Alaska, tribes on both sides of the border unite in opposition to a Canadian mine that threatens ancestral fish runs. by Samantha Larson / November 21, 2018
Environment The impermanence of wonder and whales A lifelong visitor to the San Juan Islands reflects on the southern resident orcas, changing ecosystems and the passage of time. by Samantha Larson / October 29, 2018