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School levy: why the council is going for the full amount
Councilmember Sally Clark says she remains nervous about the request to voters but believes the added financial support is critical.
Joe Copeland
Joe Copeland is the former senior editor for Crosscut, where he has been an editor since 2010. Before that, he was an editorial writer and columnist for the Seattle P-I and editorial page edi
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City Council's Burgess brings police experts to talk new approaches in Seattle
Criminologists say changes in police practices can make real differences in neighborhoods. Changes? In a police department's culture?
Politics
McGinn, labor unions agree on smaller pay hikes
City labor unions reach a deal with Mayor McGinn's administration to help with Seattle's growing budget shortfall for the coming year.
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Membership drive: a new initiative reaching deeper into the community
Public support of Crosscut enables a new program to expand the range of voices on our site. It's a good time to join as a Member, boosting the cause of public-interest journalism.
Politics
McKenna, Inslee reach beyond white voters
Inslee and McKenna each set up their Seattle headquarters in locations where they can connect with minority communities.