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A science believer among 21st century know-nothings
We once predicted science would rule this century, but America has become so dominated by magical thinking that it makes news when a GOP candidate speaks out on behalf of science.
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Farmers to Monsanto: Save our seeds
Eastern Washington farmers are increasingly worried about agricultural invasion from Monsanto's unwanted genetically modified and patent-protected seeds, which can threaten a farm's organic status and land them in court. Now a national coalition of independent farmers is fighting back.
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Where have all the hippies gone? Eastern Washington
In 1988, a filmmaker stumbled on a group of people sticking to their hippie values in Eastern Washington. Fast forward to the new century, and he finds that they are still keeping on keepin' on.
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A Seattle resident's pilgrimage to the Midwest
First you get lost in Kansas City. But eventually you find your way to its history, its meats, its bars. And best of all, the extraordinary beauty of a museum designed by Steven Holl.
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Should government get out of the marriage business?
Rob McKenna has an interesting idea for defusing the gay-marriage debate, but he doesn’t seem to want to talk about it.