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Japanese nonprofits tie relief and peace work
Nonprofits don't enjoy the tax benefits their U.S. counterparts do, but they are a growing force.
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The state deficit forecast: what's the real figure?
Why forecasters have so much trouble getting it right, and why the Washington deficit for the next biennium is $2 billion less than the $5.1 billion normally cited.
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Digging for a layer of common ground uniting the tunnel's two sides
When it comes to land use, at least some of the tunnel's backers share an interest with opponents in reshaping Seattle's future much more rapidly to promote density, transit usage, and climate protection.
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A feel-good documentary that's made for cynics
Director Tom Shadyac's 'I Am' might be narcissistic, but it ultimately succeeds through scenes with Noam Chomsky, Desmond Tutu, and others, plus some standard filmmaking tricks.
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Digging deep for nuggets of gold in the quest for open government
The Internet has given us more access than ever to information held by government agencies. But how to find things like restaurant inspections, doctor disciplinary actions, and internal agency audits? Here are some places to start.