What 2 weeks of reporting tell us about paying for the news
When investigative reporters have the resources to do their jobs, public officials are held accountable. Or sometimes they just resign.
Jordan Royer
Jordan Royer left city government in 2007 to accept the position of vice president for external affairs in the Seattle office of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, where he currently works rep
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Politics
Don't let mayoral maneuvering muck up SPD reform
Commentary: Seattle's many mayoral candidates are twisting and turning for better positioning, using the SPD as one of many PR whipping boys. How the citizen commission can stay focused on real reform.
Politics
Hurricane Sandy and the importance of being FEMA
FEMA has a mixed history of political support. With changing weather patterns, will Obama and Romney show favoritism toward the organization that has become a political stepchild of sorts in the other Washington?
Culture
Politics and religion aren't off-limits here
Fall Membership Drive: At Crosscut's dinner table, politics and religion are not taboo, frowned upon or closed for debate.
Politics
One candidate exceeds expectations: Romney
News analysis: While the challenger did well, President Obama barely landed a punch.