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
Tech Blind love for tech burned us on Election Day A Microsoft store in New York. by Don Fels / December 11, 2016
What has made Yayoi Kusama the hottest ticket in Seattle? Visitors often wait in line for hours to experience Yayoi Kusama's 'Infinity Mirrors' exhibition at Seattle Art Museum. by Don Fels / August 31, 2017
Politics C.R. Douglas and KCTS reach for the intelligent viewer C.R. Douglas: cerebral peppiness. by Feliks Banel / April 16, 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
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