Politics
Deficit hole: falling into VAT might be worse
With federal deficits running so high, there is talk of a national value-added tax. It would be a national sales tax, the mother of all regressive taxes.
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Talking back to the census question on race
A few, politically incorrect words in praise of American assimilation, and against dividing us up according to race.
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Tea Party anger cuts both ways
Populist revolts like this attack both parties, and so may cause as much damage to Republicans as to Democrats. Remember that it was Ross Perot who elected Clinton and Teddy Roosevelt who sent Woodrow Wilson to the White House.
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Humor: Visionary new schemes for the 520 bridge
It's time to think much more boldly about replacing the old bridge, and today's the perfect day for letting the imagination soar.
Culture
Humor: Microsoft, in a bold stroke, solves 520 and Seattle Center problems
Company will contribute millions for a bridge rebuild and the transformation of Seattle Center, all designs included.