Sure, they're entertaining and fun, but the NBA SuperSonics and other franchises are businesses. Why can't they pay their own way? A Seattle neighborhood activist advocates spending taxpayer money...
Without taking a position on the mayor's race, a leading Seattle neighborhood activist offers some advice for the winner. For starters, fire the bodyguard and get out there among the people.
Better graduation rates in Everett shows that good teachers and smart decisions about curriculum make a difference. But maybe we need to teach young people systematically about decision making.