

David Brewster
David Brewster founded Crosscut. He is now the director of Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum.
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Politics
Obama and the other Washington
Might some needed personnel shifts in the White House move around some of the players in our state?

Politics
Congratulations. Now clean out your desk.
The Gil Dobie story recalls other tales of how Seattle dreams big, and punishes its dreamers.

Politics
The tunnel amendment that will not die
Why Mayor McGinn, whose whole purpose in life appears to be getting rid of the cost-overrun amendment, secretly loves the dastardly measure.

Politics
Following a familiar script at city hall budget time
The City Council plays Mom, dispensing warm cookies, while the mayor is stingy old Dad. Haven't we seen this act before?