Politics
In Egypt, we should dust off Henry Jackson's approach
A famous amendment in 1974 enacted a policy of linking aid to real democratic reform. It's had only lip service since, to the relief of nasty dictators in many countries.
David Brewster
David Brewster founded Crosscut. He is now the director of Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum.
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Politics
Mayor McGinn's kinder, gentler new look
He's gone from combative to clubbable, greatly toning down his confrontive, argumentative style. But this may not mean much of the substance has changed.
Politics
An ironic twist for Congressional ethics
A curious benefit of the new GOP leadership is the continuation of an independent watchdog agency with plenty of bark and bite.
Environment
New-Member event at Crosscut
An after-work reception and discussion of environmental issues in 2011, with special guests Bill Ruckelshaus and Dan Chasan, on Jan. 25.
Politics
Gregoire's encouraging push toward a new localism
Disaggregating the mushy amalgam of federal, state, and local programs is the hot new idea in political reform, with appeals to the left and right. It's encouraging to see the governor promoting this kind of divestment.