Politics It isn't racism that's oppressing Seattle Public Schools students, it's inflexibility The most successful schools set high standards and make adjustments when something doesn't work. by Matt Rosenberg / April 3, 2007
Politics Revenue forecast improves odds that Legislature will finish on time There is also no excuse for failing to enact longer-term budget reforms. by JasonMercier / February 16, 2012
Politics WA's gift to taxpayers? $29.3 billion Who's got the money? by Matt Rosenberg / February 6, 2012
Politics Legislature looks other way on the budget Gov. Chris Gregoire. by JasonMercier / January 26, 2012
Politics Voter participation in Washington nears top nationally True voter turnout figures calculated by a noted authority show that in 2010, Washington trailed only one other state. Is it a vote-by-mail benefit? by Matt Rosenberg / January 20, 2012
Lean management moves toward becoming law The Legislature is picking up on the "lean management" philosophy that the governor has been pushing as appropriate to hard times. by JasonMercier / January 16, 2012
Politics Gregoire and unions: bargaining takes on political stakes Washington State Governor, Christine Gregoire by JasonMercier / September 5, 2012
Politics Washington needs a more powerful governor Washington state ballot (2010). by JasonMercier / August 7, 2012
Politics What Oregon can teach us about mail-in voting Both Washington and Oregon vote by mail, but Washington may wait weeks to see their final election results, where Oregon will have unofficial results on election night. by JasonMercier / November 1, 2012
Politics UW graduation rates are right in the middle of peers A gradual rise in graduation rates halted in the most recent statistics. by Matt Rosenberg / October 26, 2011