Politics
Impressive power moves from Gov. Gregoire
She strikes a blow against inertia and Eymanism all in one week, "owning" her reforms rather than lamenting her fate.
David Brewster
David Brewster founded Crosscut. He is now the director of Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum.
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What's got into Gov. Gregoire?
The cautious old Gregoire gets a disappointing report on higher education, while the impatient new governor suggests overturning the whole educrat apple cart.
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Crosscut's year-end membership drive: We made it!
Thanks to those who helped us meet our year-end goal. Hope to see you at a party on Jan. 25.
Politics
Fearless (and fearful) forecasts for 2011
Twelve political developments to look for in the coming year, some of which may even happen.
Will cities have to subsidize the middle class?
The new economy is squeezing out the middle class from many cities. Two such cities are taking steps to bring them back.