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Humor: Republicans, in command, offer a sweeping agenda
Even with their dominating 41-59 control of the Senate, the GOP graciously offers to let the Democrats join the bipartisan coalition.
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Jury duty: the system really works
A juror has an inspiring, if sometimes tedious experience in a civil case. The result is not "Twelve Angry Men," but "Thirteen Happy Citizens."
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What's a local judge doing amid the 'math wars'?
A court decision that the Seattle School Board must reconsider its choice of high school math books is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to curriculum conflicts and inconsistencies in local school districts.
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When is an oil fee not an oil fee?
Despite hard times in Olympia, environmentalists have crafted a way to have their projects funded, and share the goodies with legislators desperate for revenue.
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A legal hot potato: Should felons vote?
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals suspends its controversial ruling that felons should be able to vote, while Washington state prepares to appeal. The central legal issue: Are minorities unfairly targeted?