Politics Ballot measures: a Western anachronism and lazy democracy Conceived a century ago as a check on government power and corporate cronyism, initiatives and referenda have more often than not been co-opted by those in power. It's also an easy out for elected... by Ted Van Dyk / November 2, 2007
Politics Obama, Act I: a partisan stimulus plan Gov. Chris Gregoire and Sen. Barack Obama at KeyArena, along with Mayor Greg Nickels. (Hal O'Brien, Wikimedia Commons) by Ted Van Dyk / January 29, 2009
Culture Seattle's favorite librarian knows her football Librarian and author Nancy Pearl by Robin Lindley / October 31, 2017
Politics Rachel Maddow charts the nation's 'Drift' into constant invisible war Drift by Rachel Maddow. by Robin Lindley / April 18, 2012
Memories of a former UW basketball coach, 'Tippy' Dye William "Tippy" when he was athletic director at the University of Nebraska by Ted Van Dyk / April 13, 2012
Politics Crazy-making: A look at 3 aspects of the news Afghan National Police in a training exercise. by Ted Van Dyk / April 10, 2012
Politics Romney likely to make smart VP pick Paul Ryan, center left, and Mitt Romney campaign in Virginia. by Ted Van Dyk / April 4, 2012
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
How to burst onto the art scene after raising a family "Get up and dance" by Robin Lindley / March 26, 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