Politics
Seattle area's growth shows the power of the market, and planning
Even as we look ahead, it's good to take stock of the forces that have shaped the city we know today.
Dick Morrill
Dick Morrill is emeritus professor of geography at the University of Washington and an expert in urban demography.
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Politics
Inequality in greater Seattle: Tracking the possibly healthy differences among us
Newly available data allows us to see a picture that runs counter to some of the national impressions.
Politics
Why the state's redistricting plan counts as a success
What some might see as partisan gain (for Republicans) coming out of the redistricting plan actually seems to have been driven by shifting demographics.
Politics
An expert eyes the first drafts of state redistricting plan
The four plans are plainly partisan, with Slade Gorton's the most radical and Dean Foster's the most persuasive.