U.S. citizens may need a jolt of fear, and the threat of terrorism has galvanized some former U.S. leaders. But worldwide, some peace groups see hope in more positive visions of nuclear abolition, and they want President Obama to do more than talk.
Working in Seattle social services often brought discouragement about achieving basic changes in behavior. Maybe we should be thinking about using the power of cash to motivate improvements, something that has shown promise elsewhere.
A key legislative proposal from Seattle's Ed Murray would ask voters to restore majority rule on decisions to abolish the costly tax breaks handed out to businesses.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates steps down, shortly after telling Congress that anyone who would get the U.S. involved in Libya 'should have his head examined.' Obama's two-part move to replace Gates raises new questions.
The choice of Michael Young is probably good news. But the selection process raised questions about the reliance on the business and legal community for providing members of the UW Board of Regents.
