Politics Defying Durkan, council directs extra soda tax money to low-income programs The new legislation requires that the revenue be spent on designated programs that serve the communities most impacted by the tax. by Jake Goldstein-Street / July 22, 2019 / Updated at 9 p.m.
News Smoke shops brace for impact of temporary ban on vaping products — and wonder what’s next As the effects of a state ban on some e-cigarettes settle in, an industry that has grown accustomed to big changes contends with another. by Jake Goldstein-Street / October 15, 2019
Culture Ready. Set. You're fired! New York Daily News cover on Oct. 31 showing the massive drill that pierced a subway tunnel. by Steve Clifford / September 19, 2012
Culture Clifford jumps into the presidential race as an un-candidate Steve Clifford, proprietor of Flip Side by Steve Clifford / September 9, 2012
Culture Bain economics for dummies Stacks of money can be yours, without having to risk your own. by Steve Clifford / September 3, 2012
Culture Which hare-brained economic policy works best for you? Mitt Romney by Steve Clifford / August 29, 2012
Culture Romney's warmth-and-charisma team gets heated up Satire: For the four individuals creating the appearance that Romney is, in fact, in touch with reality, the challenge brings daily headaches and strained tempers. by Steve Clifford / August 20, 2012
Culture Humor: Hansen's Arena runs into the diversity meter Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Steve Clifford / August 9, 2012
Culture Humor: How do I turn this dream off? Daytime is quite acceptable. Then come dreams with maddening telephones and golf balls in toilets. by Steve Clifford / August 2, 2012
Culture Humor: If corporations are people, let's nail them for jaywalking If corporate "persons" could be arrested, perhaps protesters like these at a 2009 Chicago rally outside Goldman Sachs could take it easier. by Steve Clifford / July 25, 2012