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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.
Dick Morrill
Dick Morrill is emeritus professor of geography at the University of Washington and an expert in urban demography.
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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.
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Voters have city leaders on notice: No business as usual
Going forward, a breakdown of the 2013 election results carries lessons that city politicians can ignore only at great peril.
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Income, language, education: Puget Sound region is a rich mix
In important ways, data show, this metropolitan area is home for people from very diverse backgrounds.
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A doomsday scenario in 2012
A leftist contemplates the unraveling of generations of political progress in next year's election. The Occupy movement may be just a foretaste of the resistance soon to come.