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12 good things that happened the past year
It's okay to be grateful around this time of year, so here are some suggested causes for lifting your wassail bowl.
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Mitt Romney, new urbanist?
As Massachusetts governor, Romney shocked his supporters by ardently embracing smart growth policies. He doesn't talk that way now, but who knows who's the real Mitt?
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The missing party in our local politics
The Party of No and the Party of Government are snuffing out the needed third party, the Party of Reform. The past election shows again the stranglehold incumbents have on our political debate.
Sour voters in Denver
There may be lessons for Seattle in the widespread rejection of revenue relief (and paid sick leave) in Colorado, as well as some gambits for bigger fixes.